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Uncle Ming's Bar

Basement/55 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Basement/55 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 419 147 152
HoursMonday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Uncle Ming's Bar

Down a subterranean stairwell off York Street, this red-lit basement pairs vintage Hong Kong vibes with inventive cocktails and steaming baskets of dim sum. Chequered wallpaper. Mellow tunes. Regulars head straight for the communal teapot cocktails or an alcoholic bubble tea before surveying the kitchen's small plates. The food arrives fast—fluffy BBQ pork buns, crisp prawn toast bites, and juicy five-spice pork dumplings bursting with ginger and chilli. Midweek workers filter downstairs during Tuesday and Wednesday lunch hours, trading the CBD glare for five-dollar dumpling sets alongside fresh whisky apples.

  • Underground Hong Kong Vibe: A moody subterranean space disguised near a suit shop, fitted with chequered wallpaper, vintage decor, and dim red lanterns.
  • Creative Cocktails: Signature serves include shareable teapot cocktails, alcoholic bubble tea, and fresh whisky apples.
  • Yum Cha Plates: Baskets of juicy five-spice pork dumplings, steamed siu mai, fluffy BBQ pork buns, and takoyaki.
  • Midweek Lunch Specials: Five-dollar dumpling plates served during Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime hours.
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Why Choose Uncle Ming's Bar

Why Sydney patrons seek out Uncle Ming's for after-work drinks, yum cha bites, and speakeasy nights

  • Secret Hong Kong Basement Setting

    Tucked beneath York Street behind a tailor shop, Uncle Ming's welcomes patrons into a subterranean space marked by low crimson lighting, red paper lanterns, and retro Hong Kong decor.

    The moment we walked in, we were impressed: dark, red, mysterious… like stepping into another world.

    Rocío Bazán Vázquez

  • Asian Teapot Cocktails & Sips

    Bartenders serve theatrical cocktails alongside specialty alcoholic bubble tea and communal pots sized for sharing among several guests.

    Their signature teapot cocktails were such a fun touch—served in a pot and perfect for 3-4 people to share (or not).

    Toffee

  • Atmospheric After-Work Hangout

    The dim, relaxed basement offers a cozy retreat for teams and companions catching up over shared rounds and conversation after hours.

    This is the perfect spot for after work drinks.

    Jenny Deng

  • Sharing-Friendly Group Dining

    Group tables can sample an array of shareable bites, from dim sum baskets to BBQ pork buns and crispy chicken wings.

    Good food for a catch up with friends, this place is hidden in plain sight so a bit hard to find.

    Preetha Prasad

  • Handcrafted Dumplings & Yum Cha Bites

    Steamed dim sum baskets, gyoza, and fluffy bao take center stage over standard pub snacks, prepared fresh to pair with drinks.

    The Prawn Dumplings are next level — juicy, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor.

    Honeylet Adams (honeymafiosi)

  • Midweek CBD Lunch Specials

    Midweek lunchtime offerings provide rapid service and dumpling options right in the Sydney CBD for midday visits.

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays there is a lunch special for bottomless dumplings, which is basically five dumplings (pork, chicken, vegetable, or gyoza) for $5

    Nanita

Signature steamed dim sum and shareable teapot cocktails

  • BBQ Pork Buns

    BBQ pork bun was definitely the highlight. Soft, fluffy, and packed with flavour.

    Lavenia Clarabelle

  • Teapot Cocktails

    Their signature teapot cocktails were such a fun touch—served in a pot and perfect for 3-4 people to share

    Toffee

  • Prawn Dumplings

    The Prawn Dumplings are next level — juicy, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor.

    Honeylet Adams (honeymafiosi)

  • Pork Siu Mai

    flavorful pork siu mai with just the right kick from chili flakes.

    Toffee

Other favorites

Savoury street bites and inventive cocktails to complete your night

  • Takoyaki

    And the Takoyaki? Soft, savoury, and cooked to golden perfection. Every bite was a hit.

    Honeylet Adams (honeymafiosi)

  • Chicken Karaage

    chicken karaage to die for

    Renae Leith-Manos

  • Uncle Ming’s Chicken Wings

    Uncle Ming’s Chicken Wings — crispy, sticky, and just downright delicious.

    Honeylet Adams (honeymafiosi)

  • Alcoholic Bubble Tea

    alcoholic bubble tea, and lychee with hibiscus were some of our favourites.

    Renae Leith-Manos

Beyond the menu

Distinctive touches that set Uncle Ming's underground experience apart

  • Shared Teapot Cocktails

    Cocktails are served communally in traditional teapots with matching cups designed for three to four guests to pour and share together.

  • Hidden Tailor Entrance

    Concealed beneath street level, guests enter down a staircase appearing like part of an operational men's suit shop before stepping through curtained doorways into the bar.

  • Steamed Yum Cha Towers

    Steamed dim sum can be served stacked in a sharing tower, presenting an assortment of steamed gyoza and dumplings at the table.

  • Midweek Bottomless Dumpling Lunch

    Midweek lunchtime visitors can order bottomless dumpling deals, serving sequential sets of freshly steamed dumplings alongside house beverages.

Before you head over

Practical tips on locating the discreet entrance, ordering shared cocktails, and timing your visit.

  • Spotting the Concealed Entrance

    Look closely for the staircase entrance near Wynyard Station, as the bar sits underground and is easy to miss behind or inside what appears to be a men's suit shop.

  • Ordering Shared Teapots for Groups

    Teapot cocktails are designed communally with two to four servings per pot, making them ideal to order upfront when catching up with friends or colleagues.

  • Timing Midweek Lunch Specials

    During midweek lunch hours, look out for weekday dumpling specials requiring a minimum set order with a beverage for quick, affordable dining.

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