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The Baxter Inn
Whisky Bar and Speakeasy$$$$
Sydney City Center, Sydney
Go here. Experience the whiskey. It's worth it.
"It's tucked inside by a small alley."(7 Tips)
"everything from a Lager to an Old Fashioned is spectacular here!"(12 Tips)
"One of the best bars in Sydney with one of the largest whiskey menus"(3 Tips)
"Whiskey Heaven!"(3 Tips)
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Mel McFebruary 13, 2014Not easy to find, but most amazing wall of whisky in Aus, including Islay single malts like Bruichladdich Octomore. Order the Ploughmans platter with the fancy Pepe Saya butter & side of HOT mustard
Gé .November 8, 2015Best collection of cocktails in Sydney. Very crowded and extremely noisy, but great atmosphere. Favourite spot is at the bar, bartenders are really fun and creative if you let them be!- Consistently excellent experience: great drinks, crowd and atmosphere. Go on weeknights or arrive before 8pm Fri/Sat to avoid long queues. Must try a whisky sour, old fashioned or whisky apple juice.
ブルーノMarch 20, 2018Super popular speakeasy located in a small alley in CBD (it’s downstairs). Great whiskey cocktails and a cool vibe. No table service. Arrive early.
Nishanth ChandranSeptember 2, 2018Over 800 whiskies on tap and they make a mean Negroni. Unpretentious and worth the line for one of the best spots in Sydney!
Carmen SutterJuly 25, 2015Unassuming stairway tucked away in an alley. One of the best whiskey selections I've ever seen. Great speakeasy feel with artist bartenders
Elyse EstradaNovember 30, 2015Tucked behind an alley way and down some concrete stairs you'll find the most extensive collection of whiskies amongst dark brick walls and incredible swing/oldies music. I never wanted to leave.
Paul CanterburyMay 12, 2018Great speak-easy vibe, fantastic mixologists, huge whiskey menu and good music. I was with someone who introduced me to whiskey and apple juice . I’m sold on this place.
James FergusonNovember 6, 2019Awesome hidden bar in the CBD serving up a wide range of whisky. Proper old pub feel with great atmosphere. Free pretzels.
More than 200 whiskeys to choose from. Lovely bunker culture with the new breed of hipster / retro young professionals along with other whiskey. Love it, bar tenders are knowledgeable.
John SpaceMay 18, 2014Really dug the atmosphere. The place is a bit hidden and you go through a strange, dank stairwell to get in, but once you're in you've got complimentary pretzels and huge selection of whiskey!
Omri KlApril 27, 2015There is a reason why it is one of the top bars in Sydney. Make sure to order whiskey / a whiskey based cocktail (if you don't know one, just ask the awesome bartenders)
JacquesOctober 6, 2014Awesome place for catch ups. Wide range of whiskeys & classic old fashioned setting. New york type entrance, you wouldnt know its there unless you know the bar & its location.
Alroy SJuly 23, 2018Naturally it’s a whisky lovers paradise. But do try some of the cocktails like Norton St. Among my favourite cocktails. Great vibe even on a Monday night.
"Underground" bar - you wouldn't know it existed if there wasn't a bouncer outside. Nice beer and an amazing selection of spirits.
Jennifer HoSeptember 23, 2014Look out for the big guy at the alley and that's the first sign to arriving at the most amazing whisky bar in Sydney.... Ask the bartender for recommendation and throw tips into the bucket.
Ivan JanAugust 3, 2012Superb place! One of sydney's hidden gem. Thru an unmarked alley, queue at a back lane, get down the stairs to access to the basement, open the door and a complete whisky haven!
Amy Y.September 28, 2013Absolutely loved it. Great vibe awesome whiskey selection. Nice to have Pretzels to nibble on. Get the apple whiskey!
Abhijeet GandhiOctober 14, 2016Extensive whiskey and whisky collection. Great speakeasy ambience with Jazz belted out making it the perfect after hours spot.
Westin Hotels & ResortsApril 23, 2014The Baxter Inn can be found down a nondescript Clarence Street alleyway where New York–style steam rises from the footpath and an always classy bouncer greets you.
James NortonMarch 21, 2016What one imagines a swanky bar from the 20s might've looked like. No need to bluff through with zero whiskey knowledge either – bar staff were happy to help.
Jacqui HillmanFebruary 22, 2017This place is awesome, if you're here on a short trip or local, make sure you visit! It's got a great vibe and really good drinks :)
Andre SAugust 14, 2014Easily the best bar in the CBD. Hidden away and a few levels down you're greeted with a delightfully dark atmosphere with free pretzels.
Cem S.September 23, 2016One of the best bars in the world. cool bar lightning and decoration, music, selection of drinks... all are amazing.
Guy DickinsonMay 10, 2014This spot could easily be in Brooklyn. The bartenders are fonts of whiskey knowledge and can crank out a legit Manhattan as well.
Simon HApril 26, 2014Fantastic cocktails, ambience and service. Try the peach fizz, blood and sand or that coconut drink if you want a cocktail.
Alissa CNovember 5, 2014Great hidden bar. Feels like you've walked back to the 1920s with its prohibition theme. Definitely a new favourite for me!
RolyseeRolydo CJanuary 10, 2018Amazing speakeasy bar with an even more amazing collection of Whiskies. Must visit drinking hole for whiskey fanatics.
Benjamin ChavernacAugust 5, 2015Large choice of whiskies, great cocktails too and good old fashioned. Hidden place, hard to find but definitely worth it!
Adam ClickApril 29, 2013Perfectly conceived underground whiskey bar resembling a Prohibition-era saloon. Paradise for single malt lovers. The menu board knows no limits...
JKAugust 16, 2018Small place with 130 people capacity. Need to queue up to enter. Good selection of whiskey
BarChickAugust 19, 2013Enter down the rabbit hole into a magic bar land of whisky heaven, The Baxter Inn is your ultimate hidden booze den http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/sydney/the-baxter-inn
Unfortunately the tipple of whiskey was quite small - a standard shot. Very skimpy for the prices charged. Thankfully, there's a wide range of delicious whiskey to try.
Kelly BuchananOctober 6, 2014Old fashioned's on tap and friendly bartenders. Ask for a "Redhook" for a taste of Brooklyn in Sydney.
It's worth seeking out (and waiting in line for): it's cosy, bustling and has a decent Old Fashioned on tap.
Lynton ManuelMay 27, 2017Always an awesome atmosphere. Great service, great wine, great whiskey, great music.- Morgan RagagninJune 19, 2015Best choice of whisky ever! If you don't know what to take, ask the bartender for advice.
Elliot ChanceMay 14, 2015One of the best scotch bars in the world. Over 1000 types of scotch. Scotch, scotch, scotchhhhh!
Esther AssaadJanuary 25, 2012Amazing Old Fashioned! Great bartenders and lovely atmosphere but get there early or be prepared to wait in a looooong line!- Greg CalApril 28, 2015One of the best bars in Sydney with one of the largest whiskey menus I've ever seen
Sarah-Jane SherwoodJanuary 8, 2013Linkwood - Smooth and sweet. Ask the barmen, they really know their stuff.
Lesley GriffinAugust 15, 2015Great drinks. Love the vibe. Rude doorman. Won't stop me going again. Worth the wait outside with him.
Yogesh SeenivasanAugust 16, 2017Ambience, Music and the whiskey collection.. Must try the cocktails.
RyanJuly 26, 2017Limited cocktail list because it's not really about that. Get the New York sour. Free pretzels.
Ruben Garcia MohedanoAugust 20, 2014Great bourbon bar for weekdays afternoon. Packed on Thu, Fri & Sat.
Mark MorsiJune 19, 2013Whiskey heaven, obscure entrance, really feels like a speakeasy... This is all the way from hidden to music and mood.
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- Mon–Sat
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
+61 2 9221 5580
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