Bar 1880

Bar 1880 sits on Bulletin Place in the heart of the Sydney CBD, tucked into a characterful city laneway. A well-regarded cocktail bar, it's earned a strong reputation — the kind of stylish, in-the-know spot, with expertly made drinks and a warm, characterful atmosphere, that's become a genuine favourite for a quality cocktail.

The appeal is that combination of expertly made cocktails, a relaxed yet characterful setting and a great laneway location in the heart of the city, ideal for after-work drinks, a special drink, a date or settling in for the evening. A quality cocktail bar with genuine character really stands out, and Bar 1880 has clearly carved out a devoted following.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 300 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. Cocktail lists, any food, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular city bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for an expertly made cocktail in a characterful setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in down Bulletin Place in the city.