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Burrow Bar

Basement/96 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 12 people

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Basement/96 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 450 466 674
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Burrow Bar

Tucked down a dim alley behind unmarked iron gates, this underground den trades downtown Sydney bustle for tailored drinks and Vietnamese bar dining. Slip past the door marked 1960 and pull up a barstool—the crew will build off-menu cocktails on the fly based on your favorite spirit profile or assemble an impromptu flight. Regulars pair unlisted pours with beef tartare and crisp soft shell crab sent straight downstairs from Cash Only Diner, before rounding things out with an espresso martini spiked with Vietnamese coffee.

  • Hidden Laneway Entrance: Concealed basement space reached via a laneway door marked 1960 off Clarence Street.
  • Custom Cocktail Crafting: Bartenders mix off-menu drinks to taste and pour impromptu spirit flights on request.
  • Upstairs Kitchen Run: Dishes like beef tartare and Vietnamese fried rice run downstairs from Cash Only Diner.
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What's On at Burrow Bar

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Reasons to Choose Burrow Bar

Why guests choose Burrow Bar for bespoke cocktails and underground dining

  • Customized Off-Menu Cocktails

    Knowledgeable bartenders tailor drinks directly to guest flavor profiles, crafting unlisted off-menu concoctions on request.

    I told the barman what I liked, and he made me an amazing cocktail which was not in the menu.

    Sara Pictures

  • Attentive Bespoke Spirit Service

    Staff demonstrate deep spirit knowledge, accommodating guest requests with improvised custom flights and pours.

    The entire experience and service was top 5 Star Michelin type service.

    Rick Crespo

  • Concealed Speakeasy Sanctuary

    Tucked away behind an alleyway door marked 1960, this subterranean lounge provides quiet seclusion from Sydney's downtown pace.

    This basement drink hangout hidden from the bustle of the city.

    Tyler Moeke

  • Atmospheric Underground Respite

    The underground space pairs low lighting, nostalgic charm, and curated playlists for a laid-back, welcoming retreat.

    The atmosphere is chilled and nostalgic with service that is amazing.

    Van LeNguyen

  • Bar-Side Vietnamese Dining

    Guests enjoy authentic, freshly prepared Vietnamese dishes served straight to their seats through an integrated kitchen partnership with Cash Only upstairs.

    Best part is, you get to enjoy authentic Vietnamese food right at the bar - an experience I've never thought of before

    Chloe Vu

  • Upstairs Kitchen Integration

    Dishes catered from the upstairs diner complement signature drinks and cocktails with full dining capability late into the evening.

    Love the food that is made at Cash Only upstairs.

    Emily Rose

Signature cocktails and Vietnamese kitchen specialties served underground

  • Espresso Martini

    If you ever have a chance to stop by the espresso martini is a MUST HAVE. Its made with vietnamese coffee so if you’re a coffee lover like me it’ll be a dream.

    Ki Yeon Kim

  • Beef Tartare

    The food was delicious. I recommend the beef tartare and the soft shell crab.

    Jen El - Vee

  • Cheeky Devil

    Great atmosphere and cocktails- Cheeky Devil is first and mezcal based!

    Chris Caley

  • Pandan Waffles with Coconut Ice Cream

    I ordered the pandan waffles with coconut ice cream with my drink and the food was outstanding.

    Van LeNguyen

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, customized hospitality details that set Burrow Bar apart.

  • Custom Flavor-Profile Cocktails

    Bartenders actively construct off-menu cocktails based directly on individual guest preferences and flavor profiles.

  • Bespoke Spirit Tasting Flights

    Staff will arrange spontaneous custom tasting flights—such as curated half-ounce pours across five varieties of Chartreuse—on request.

  • Vietnamese Coffee Espresso Martini

    A signature espresso martini prepared using Vietnamese coffee, integrating culinary elements directly into the craft cocktail program.

  • Direct-to-Bar Upstate Vietnamese Dining

    Authentic high-end Vietnamese dishes catered directly from upstairs Cash Only to bar seats, including dishes like pandan waffles with coconut ice cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find the entrance?

Burrow Bar is located down an alleyway rather than inside Cash Only Diner. Walk around the right side of the diner into the first alleyway on the left, past the iron gates, and look for the black basement door marked 1960.

Can you get a full meal or food with drinks?

Yes. Food is provided directly from the upstairs Cash Only Diner menu, featuring high-end Vietnamese dishes such as beef tartare, fried rice, and pandan waffles, with the kitchen taking orders until 11:00 PM.

Can you order off-menu or custom cocktails?

Yes. The bartenders welcome custom requests based on your preferred spirits and flavor profiles, and they can craft unlisted bespoke drinks or arrange custom spirit tastings.

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