
Tatler Sydney
A well-regarded bar in Darlinghurst near Paddington with a 4.6 rating across 220 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Tatler Sydney is a bar in Paddington, Sydney, with a strong focus on late-night drinks, private gatherings and tailored events. The venue’s website presents it as a long-running small bar with a history of “disco decadence”, offering a more intimate setting than a large club. Sunday to Thursday is listed as bookings only, while Friday and Saturday trading is listed from 8pm to 3am.
The venue is arranged across several distinct spaces. The Garden is described as a private urban oasis beneath festoon lights and a retractable awning, with a dedicated Garden Bar for groups wanting drinks in an outdoor setting. Inside, the Gold Bar has a well-stocked back bar and bartenders serving cocktails throughout the night. The Champagne & Piano experience is available for exclusive events and combines Champagne, oysters and live piano in a more elegant setting.
Tatler is particularly suited to group occasions, including birthdays, corporate events, Christmas functions, private parties, album launches, wrap parties and photo shoots. Bookings can cover a section of the venue or the whole space, with packages tailored around themes, décor, entertainment and audiovisual needs. The site also notes access to dancers, musicians and other performers, making it a venue for organised celebrations rather than a simple drop-in bar. For event enquiries, contact the venue directly before visiting.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 20:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 20:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 71
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
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