Bar 1880
A characterful cocktail bar in the Sydney CBD, rated 4.8 across more than 300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
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.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 89
- Popularity
- 76
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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