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PS40

40 King St Enter, 40 Skittle Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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40 King St Enter, 40 Skittle Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About PS40

Down a Sydney CBD laneway, PS40 pours playful, razor-sharp cocktails alongside snack-ready plates with zero pretension. Regulars head straight for the Africola—a cold base of coffee liqueur and wattleseed cola capped with warm coconut foam—or the citrus cut of the Gladys Gimlet. The kitchen backs up the bar with blistered Catalan-style flatbread topped with San Marzano tomato and buffalo mozzarella, plus mortadella sliders on soft potato rolls. Tuesdays belong to rotating kitchen takeovers, with visiting guest chefs running focused, one-night-only tasting menus.

  • Inventive Cocktail Specs: Creative builds like the multi-temp Africola—cold wattleseed cola and coffee liqueur under warm coconut foam—and the makrut lime Gladys Gimlet.
  • Elevated Bar Snacks: Bites built to pair with drinks, from blistered San Marzano buffalo mozzarella flatbread to Bourdain-inspired mortadella sliders.
  • Takeover Tuesdays: Weekly kitchen residencies hand the pass over to guest chefs for focused, limited-run menus.
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Why Choose PS40

Discover inventive cocktail techniques, weekly guest chef residencies, and personable hospitality in Sydney's CBD.

  • Multi-Temperature Cocktail Craft

    Signature serves like the Africola blend cold coffee liqueur and wattleseed cola with a contrasting layer of warm coconut foam.

    A bar famous for their Africola, a coffee liquer base with wattleseed cola, in cold contrast to topping of warm coconut foam.

    Paul Nguyen

  • Inventive Laneway Bar Atmosphere

    Tucked away off King Street, the venue delivers an inventive cocktail experience with drinks like the Ritz and Gladys Gimlet.

    Tucked away in a laneway off King St, this is a must visit bar in the city centre. Staff are welcoming & friendly, and the cocktails are creative & delicious.

    The Rare Malt

  • Weekly Guest Chef Takeovers

    Weekly Tuesday kitchen takeovers feature rotating guest chefs presenting focused, creative pop-up dining menus.

    The Takeover Tuesdays, held at PS40, are really amazing events, allowing guest chefs to shine by putting together their own menus, focused, affordable and always interesting.

    Andy Quan

  • Dynamic Weekday Destination

    Pop-up dining residencies create an engaging weekday evening destination for friends and date nights in the CBD.

    We went for dinner on a Tuesday when the bar does little pop up restaurant nights. Was incredibly well priced and the food was exquisite. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a weekday activity in the city.

    Samantha Reynolds

  • Attentive, Knowledgeable Hospitality

    Knowledgeable and welcoming bartenders guide patrons through complex drink profiles and preparation techniques.

    Staff were so helpful and knowledgeable about their drinks and seemed proud to work there. They make it an intimate and personal experience

    Shell

  • Welcoming Community Energy

    Energetic, hospitable staff create an unpretentious atmosphere where guests feel immediately welcomed and comfortable.

    Delicious drinks poured by an amazing staff that will make you feel at home instantly. Don't miss it!

    C

Inventive house cocktails engineered with unique flavor profiles and contrasting temperatures.

  • Africola

    Their signature africola steals the show everytime. A hot/cold sensation is unique and delicious. So easy to drink!

    Agnes

  • Gladys Gimlet

    The Gladys Gimlet is hands down my favorite drink here, perfectly balanced and so refreshing.

    Kanry Sun (温泉)

  • Breakfast Negroni

    As for cocktails, a few of the must try signature drinks are the Breakfast Negroni and the Africola.

    The Rare Malt

  • Ritz

    For cocktails, the Ritz was my clear winner! Refreshing, spritzy and dangerously easy to drink.

    Aurora Erika

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality touches and signature bar details that elevate the experience.

  • Guided Cocktail Drinking Rituals

    Bartenders walk guests through how to enjoy signature creations like the multi-temperature Africola, demystifying the warm coconut foam and cold wattleseed cola profile.

  • Accommodating Guest Chef Dining

    Weekly guest chef pop-up events readily adjust dishes and menus to accommodate visiting diners' dietary requirements.

  • Dedicated Birthday Celebrations

    Staff and management provide personal hosting touches to make birthday celebrations and milestone gatherings memorable.

  • Interactive Recipe Explanations

    Bartenders actively share in-depth technical details on cocktail builds, engaging patrons in tailored conversations across the bar counter.

Before you head over

Practical advice on booking, finding the venue, and ordering signature serves.

  • Book Ahead for Takeover Tuesdays

    Takeover Tuesday pop-ups and peak evenings fill quickly in this intimate space, so reserve your seat in advance to secure entry.

  • Ask Bartenders About Signature Builds

    If you are visiting for the first time, ask the bartenders how to approach signature builds like the Africola to fully experience the hot and cold temperature layers.

  • Check Pop-Up Dietary Accommodations

    The bar can accommodate dietary preferences during Tuesday pop-ups, making it straightforward to navigate weekday tasting menus.

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