Old Mates Place, Rooftop bar and pub in Sydney, Australia.
Old Mates Place features a two-level design with an indoor speakeasy-style lounge resembling a traditional library on the first floor and an open-air rooftop terrace surrounded by lush plants offering panoramic city views.
The establishment draws inspiration from Prohibition-era speakeasies, adapting the concept of hidden bars within modern Sydney's urban landscape while maintaining the secretive and exclusive atmosphere of underground drinking establishments.
The venue embodies Sydney's rooftop bar culture by combining indoor sophistication with outdoor relaxation, serving over 300 varieties of spirits including malts, tequilas, and Caribbean rums alongside inventive cocktails and Philly cheesesteaks.
Located at level 4, 199 Clarence Street, the bar operates Tuesday to Thursday from 4 PM to 2 AM, Friday from 3 PM to 2 AM, and Saturday-Sunday from 2 PM to 2 AM, with a retractable roof for weather protection.
The rooftop space features a retractable roof that required hauling equipment up four stories and creates what the co-owner describes as a 'Puff The Magic Dragon' atmosphere with garden-like surroundings amid urban buildings.
Location: Sydney
Address: level 4/199 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia 2000 Sydney
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 16:00-02:00; Friday 15:00-02:00; Saturday-Sunday 14:00-02:00
Website: http://oldmates.sydney
GPS coordinates: -33.86937,151.20509
Latest update: July 15, 2025 11:04
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