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Gin Lane Sydney Cocktails & Dining

16A Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

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16A Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gin Lane Sydney Cocktails & Dining

Tucked along Kensington Street, Gin Lane pairs cocktail theatre with British dining. Owner Grant Collins stages drinks under smoking cloches with paired audio tracks—sensory storytelling in a glass. Word among Chippendale regulars is to head upstairs for chef Nelly Robinson’s kitchen, where Sundays center on 16-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder, Yorkshire puds, and warm sticky toffee pudding.

  • Theatrical Mixology: Grant Collins crafts movie-themed pours featuring smoking cloches, liquid nitrogen theatrics, and bespoke audio tracks.
  • Proper British Fare: Chef Nelly Robinson serves traditional comfort dishes upstairs, starring a 16-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder roast and sticky toffee pudding.
  • Curated Gin Flights: An extensive selection of gins with guided tastings and sessions hosted directly on Kensington Street.
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Why Choose Gin Lane Sydney

Botanical wizardry, multi-sensory cocktail theatrics, and authentic British dining on Kensington Street—secure your table today.

  • Cinematic, Multi-Sensory Mixology

    Cocktails arrive as complete theatrical productions, pairing cinematic storylines with custom glassware, interactive staging, and paired audio soundtracks.

    full sensory experience with incredible interactive setups and audio elements

    Team Scoville Slayer

  • Theatrical Tableside Showmanship

    Tableside mixology doubles as visual theater, deploying smoking cloches, liquid nitrogen flourishes, and fiery displays right before guests.

    Watching them craft these masterpieces some finished with liquid nitrogen or theatrical smoking cloches is as entertaining as drinking them.

    Athanasia S

  • 16-Hour Slow-Cooked Sunday Roast

    The upstairs British dining room delivers Sydney-acclaimed comfort centered on a 16-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder with crisp Yorkshire puddings.

    16-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder being one of the best roasts I’ve had in Sydney.

    Isabelle Crowe

  • Elevated British Fare & Comfort Desserts

    Chef Nelly Robinson’s British dining concept elevates hearty traditional recipes, crowned by warm, homemade sticky toffee pudding.

    the sticky toffee pudding which was unreal - the toffee sauce was perfect.

    Julia

  • Owner-Led Gin Masterclasses & Tastings

    Founder Grant Collins personally leads interactive gin tastings and cocktail masterclasses designed for energetic team events and celebrations.

    Then we had a gin masterclass hosted by Grant Collins which was awesome! Definitely recommend for a fun team building activity.

    Alex Adams

  • Effortless Date Nights & Shared Occasions

    The collision of intimate Kensington Street charm and high-impact presentation makes Gin Lane a magnetic destination to impress dates and companions.

    you come here for the wow factor with the cocktails. all so extravagant and delicious. perfect spot to impress a date !

    mikey gelo

From multi-sensory mixology to slow-cooked Sunday roasts, these are the standout dishes and experiences celebrated by guests.

  • Lamb Sunday Roast

    The lamb Sunday roast was outstanding and the best roast I’ve had in Sydney.

    Julia

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding

    sticky toffee pudding which was unreal - the toffee sauce was perfect.

    Julia

  • Gin Masterclass & Tasting Session

    had a fun gin-tasting session with the owner Grant Collins here, which made the experience extra special.

    Michael Ohannes

  • “Firestarter” Cocktail

    The standout was the “Firestarter”—a flaming spectacle of chili-infused vodka and passionfruit that came with its own dramatic soundtrack.

    Arindi Arisani

Other favorites

Inventive sips and classic accompaniments that round out the experience.

  • Pandan Old Fashioned

    The Pandan old fashioned was sensational

    Arran Hall

  • “Lightbulb Moment”

    “Lightbulb Moment,” a refreshing yet floral delight served in a smoky glass bulb

    Arindi Arisani

  • “Alice” G&T

    “Alice” G&T, which had a subtle sweetness from the taro and vanilla bitters

    Arindi Arisani

  • Yorkshire Puds

    the Yorkshire puds were spot on

    Ravi Shrestha

Beyond the menu

From paired drink soundtracks to founder-led masterclasses, reserve your table to experience Chippendale's most immersive cocktail den.

  • Bespoke Cocktail Soundtracks

    Select signature pours like the Firestarter arrive with dedicated interactive audio tracks and atmospheric soundscapes designed for the drink.

  • Tableside Nitrogen and Smoke Displays

    Masterpieces are prepared tableside with theatrical smoking cloches, billows of liquid nitrogen, and bespoke custom serving ware.

  • Founder-Led Gin Masterclasses

    Guests and private groups can book guided gin flights and masterclasses led directly by founder Grant Collins.

  • Cinematic Storytelling Serves

    Pours are framed around cinematic themes and narratives, turning each table delivery into a curated visual performance.

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