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Charlie Parker's

Basement/380 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

Recommended by 28 people

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Basement/380 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

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+61 2 9114 7332
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Charlie Parker's

Slip past the host stand at Fred’s and duck down the stairs into a shadowy basement tavern built around serious drink craft. Sydney cocktail regulars point straight to the cellar program—uncontrolled wild ferments, botanicals like fig leaf grown on-site, and pours dialed in on the spot to individual palates. Settle into a secluded booth with a custom drink, warm focaccia, and olives.

  • Subterranean Cellar: Hidden down the stairs beneath Fred’s, opening into a secluded, dimly lit brick basement.
  • In-House Fermentation: Experimental drinks built around natural ferments, local mead wines, and ingredients grown on-site.
  • Tailored Mixology: Bartenders mix bespoke cocktails and mocktails tailored tableside to individual palates.
  • Curated Bar Bites: A compact food lineup with warm focaccia and savoury snacks to accompany complex drinks.
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Why Spend Your Evening at Charlie Parker's

Descend beneath Oxford Street into an intimate industrial tavern where wild natural ferments, house botanicals, and bespoke mixology redefine your evening. Reserve your table below.

  • Custom Palate Tailoring

    Bartenders construct tailored flavor profiles on demand, blending off-menu cocktail and mocktail creations precisely aligned with your palate.

    You can also get your cocktails/mock tails customised according to your taste.

    Salmaan Saleem

  • Hyper-Local On-Site Botanicals

    The cocktail program utilizes native Australian botanicals alongside in-house cultivated herbs and fig leaves for truly one-of-a-kind concoctions.

    Cocktail selection is on point and they grow their own infredients in house!

    Matt Aseguinolaza

  • Hidden Subterranean Escape

    Stepping off Oxford Street and descending below Fred's leads into a secluded, atmospheric speakeasy lined with private seating corners.

    Sophisticated speakeasy transporting you miles away from Oxford Street in just one flight of stairs.

    James G

  • Intimate Basement Sanctuary

    The converted industrial basement tavern offers a dimly lit, atmospheric sanctuary ideal for unhurried conversations and date nights.

    Dimly lit basement feel with a fully stocked bar and great cocktails. Perfect for a local drink with friends, a first date or a date night.

    Jonathon

  • Wild In-House Fermentation

    The cocktail and wine menus showcase house-made wild ferments, in-house fermentations, and rare funk-forward flavour profiles found nowhere else.

    these days it stands uniquely on its own with house fermented options you won't find anywhere else. The use of native aussie ingredients in uncontrolled wild ferments is great for those who love to discover flavours

    Paul Nguyen

  • Locally Fermented Wine & Digestifs

    The bar presents experimental drink craft, from fermented banana scotch to locally fermented house wines guided with impassioned expertise.

    Amazing basement bar experience! Food, cocktails, wine, music, decor and hospitality couldn’t have been better. Try the locally fermented wines by Giacomo

    Emma Margetts

Explore experimental house ferments and tailored pours, then book your basement table.

  • Customized Cocktails

    You can also get your cocktails/mock tails customised according to your taste.

    Salmaan Saleem

  • Locally Fermented Wines

    Try the locally fermented wines by Giacomo - they were superb.

    Emma Margetts

  • Gin and Tonic

    Fantastic bar staff that make a mean gin and tonic.

    Mark Cranitch

  • Fermented Banana Scotch

    Fermented banana scotch - amazing digestif

    Alex Siegers

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful craft, attentive service, and small-batch details that define this basement hideaway. Reserve your table downstairs to experience it firsthand.

  • Tailored Custom Mixology

    Guests can step off the printed menu to have cocktails and mocktails custom-crafted to their individual palate and flavor preferences.

  • Table-Side Fermentation Guidance

    Passionate bar staff visit tables to share the stories behind experimental wild ferments and offer personal pours.

  • In-House Botanical Cultivation

    The bar team cultivates ingredients on site—such as fresh fig leaves—to fuel house infusions and wild fermentations.

  • Proactive Patron Protection

    Floor staff actively monitor patron comfort, stepping in directly and decisively to safeguard guests and maintain an intimate haven.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find and enter Charlie Parker's?

To find the bar, enter the Fred's restaurant entrance on Oxford Street and head down the stairs to the basement speakeasy level.

Do you need a reservation?

Yes. The bar accepts bookings, which are strongly recommended during peak hours as the intimate basement space fills up quickly.

Can you order customized cocktails or mocktails?

Yes. Alongside the curated drinks list, bartenders regularly customize bespoke cocktails and mocktails based on your preferred flavor profiles and spirit choices.

What kind of food is available?

The kitchen serves a curated selection of bar snacks and tapas—such as focaccia, olives, meatballs, croquettes, and sandwiches—rather than a full dining menu.

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