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Employees Only Restaurant & Bar

9a Barrack St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

4.5(2,190)· Google$$$$
66
Spot Score
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ClosedToday Closed today · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

Open late (after 10pm)
Employees Only Restaurant & Bar

Fashionable, buzzing cocktail bar offering sophisticated appetizers & main entrees.

Practical details

9a Barrack St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Closed
MondayToday
Closed
Tuesday
16:00 – 22:00
Wednesday
16:00 – 00:00
Thursday
16:00 – 00:00
Friday
16:00 – 03:00
Saturday
18:00 – 03:00
Sunday
Closed

Why it's worth checking out

Employees Only sits on Barrack Street in the heart of the Sydney CBD, the local outpost of the internationally renowned cocktail bar and restaurant brand. With its glamorous, speakeasy-style setting and a serious dedication to the craft of the cocktail, it's earned a strong reputation as one of the city's premier spots for a quality drink and a memorable night out.

The appeal is that combination of expertly made, considered cocktails, quality dining and a stylish, atmospheric setting, all from a brand with a global reputation for the art of the cocktail. It's the kind of polished, characterful venue ideal for a special drink, a celebration or settling in for the evening in the heart of the city.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 2,100 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the experience. Cocktail lists, menus, opening hours and any booking arrangements vary, and a popular, acclaimed venue fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're heading out with a group or want to settle in on a busy night and make the most of the cocktail expertise.

Spot Score

66

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 2,190 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.

About the venue · from Google

ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
80
PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
100

About this listing · our record

Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
30
Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
70
FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
30

Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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