Charlie Parker's
Bar · Paddington ·

Charlie Parker's

Bar · Paddington ·

Innovative cocktails, native ingredients, lively speakeasy feel

underground bar
cocktails
speakeasy feel
house-made ferments
craft cocktails
moody lighting
good seating
good music
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Basement/380 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia Get directions

$$$

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Restroom
Cozy
Trendy
Fancy
Good for groups

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Basement/380 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia Get directions

+61 2 9114 7332
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@charlieparkers.syd

$$$ · Menu

Reserve a table

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•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Fancy
•Good for groups
•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted

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Jan 28, 2026

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The 31 Best Places To Eat & Stay In Sydney - The Infatuation

"Sydney is known for its big burly boozers and swanky city bars, but some of its best are the ones you’ll find hidden down lanes and in basements. One of the prime examples is Charlie Parker’s, an underground cocktail bar with a lively speakeasy feel, that sits below iconic restaurant Fred’s. The bar works with local producers to source native ingredients for cocktails that get flavor from every part of the plant, so we usually focus on those, though there’s also wine and beer. It’s fun, a little flashy (more vintage MG than Hummer), and an easy place where you can pop in for a pre-dinner drink, or post up for a boozy night." - Caroline Clements 33

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Charlie Parker’s - Review - Paddington - Sydney - The Infatuation

"Sydney is known for its big burly boozers and swanky city bars, but some of its best are the ones you’ll find hidden down lanes and in basements. One of the prime examples is Charlie Parker’s, an underground cocktail bar with a lively speakeasy feel, that sits below iconic restaurant Fred’s. The bar works with local producers to source native ingredients for cocktails that get flavor from every part of the plant, so we usually focus on those, though there’s also wine and beer. It’s fun, a little flashy (more vintage MG than Hummer), and an easy place where you can pop in for a pre-dinner drink, or post up for a boozy night." - Caroline Clements

https://www.theinfatuation.com/sydney/reviews/charlie-parkers
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21 Best Bars in Sydney | Condé Nast Traveler

"At Charlie Parker's, a dark and snug basement speakeasy, mixologist Toby Marshall uses a chef's approach to cocktail-making, dissecting seasonal produce, fruit, nuts, and local plants much the way a chef or butcher would, then turning the leaves, seeds, flesh, and skins into eclectic, innovative, and surprising—and sometimes strange—combinations. There are no drink names, just lists of ingredients. That's why the joint is perfect for serious cocktail lovers—and serious cocktail lovers only." - Kris Fordham, Laura Dannen Redman

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Charlie Parker's

Oscar T

Google
The vibes are unreal. The cocktails and the bartenders are truly on another level. They work with house-made ferments you won’t find anywhere else, making the whole program genuinely cutting-edge. Don’t pay attention to the low reviews—just people who don’t understand or appreciate the effort this team puts into their craft. A special thank you to the bar crew and to Giacomo for the outstanding experience.

H

Google
Cool bar and Great atmosphere but we wanted to go for the happy hour which is stated in their website, once we ordered we were told there is no happy hour. But annoying to pay full whack when they list a happy hour. Otherwise very cool venue, service is pretty slow, unless you’re a table of single girls who the male staff were straight onto. Music is also extremely loud so if you want to talk to your drinking partner without shouting then it’s probably not the place to go.

steph R.

Google
My gawd give your female staff need a raise. Our night out we encountered the most incredible woman! As a female group of friends out in Sydney, having a few cocktails.. nothing ruins the night like a group of older, predatory men lingering… the amazing waitress approached us twice asking if we knew or wanted those men to engage with us. After a while she confidently told them to leave us alone very bluntly and directly. Im fully aware her night would have been a lot harder for having stepped up to support us, but wow… what wonderful staff and we felt so safe and cared for. I’m so appreciative. And felt so cared for as a patron.

Alice A.

Google
Terrible service! Avoid! The staff were all incredibly rude from the moment we walked into the restaurant. We were dressed well yet they judged us for our appearance. They questioned our IDs twice even tho were are all in our late 20s, even when we showed our matching bank cards they still questioned us and made us feel singled out from the rest of the restaurant. A very uncomfortable experience, if you like rude, judgmental staff then come here!

Salmaan S.

Google
Beautiful decor and ambience, love the architecture of this underground bar. The service was very warm and friendly and unique cocktail menu. You can also get your cocktails/mock tails customised according to your taste. The food menu is limited, but has a bit of everything. The cocktails are bit expensive but worth trying.

Benjamin B.

Google
Rude staff that shout at you at closing time, even if you have a full drink. In future I would advise not taking someone’s drink order 5 minutes before closing. Will not return

Cheryl

Google
Underground bar with an interesting cocktail menu. Staff were very overwhelmed with the high volume of Saturday diners/drinkers. But they were very helpful. Food was also surprisingly good.

Ben H.

Google
Incredibly poor form. Advertised a fougasse on the menu with anchovies and then when delivered it’s three small slices of sourdough for $27? And then when queried reply it’s not the waitstaff’s problem as he isn’t in charge of the kitchen. Pure highway robbery and tactless service. Disappointing. I didn’t take a photo of the meager bread allocation sadly for reference. 2 stars as the atmosphere was well set up, nice moody lighting and good seating locations / music.
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Mastodon P.

Yelp
This is everything that's bad about the tragic appropriation of others talent. Firstly the name, turn in his grave. The other is the fake design, next is the pretentious service, the staff actually believe you're just a product to their small developing ego. Overpriced for drinks and food that's better 5 min away. Really don't bother giving it a try. You'll waste your money time and energy and you'll come out feeling like you've been raped by commercial globalisation.