About Side Bar
Side Bar is a hotel and pub located at Basement Level, 509 Pitt St & 814 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000. Sydney's Iconic Late-Night Party Destination. No gaming machines are recorded for this venue. It is rated 3.5 out of 5 from 1610 Google reviews. Phone: (02) 9288 7878.
Sydney's Iconic Late-Night Party Destination
Located in the heart of Haymarket beneath the Wake Up! Sydney hostel, Side Bar is one of Sydney’s most famous nightlife venues. It is renowned for its high-energy atmosphere, attracting a diverse crowd of backpackers, students, and locals. The venue features modern industrial decor, a large dance floor, and a commitment to providing nightly entertainment ranging from world-class DJs to themed parties.
What Side Bar offers
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Frequently asked questions about Side Bar
Where is Side Bar located?
Side Bar is located at Basement Level, 509 Pitt St & 814 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000. It is a hotel and pub in the suburb of Haymarket, New South Wales.
What are the opening hours of Side Bar?
Side Bar opening hours: Monday: 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM; Tuesday: 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM; Thursday: 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM; Friday: 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM; Saturday: 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM; Sunday: 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Hours can change on public holidays, so check with the venue before visiting.
Does Side Bar have pokies?
No gaming machines are recorded for Side Bar in the NSW gaming machine register, so it is a venue without pokies.
Does Side Bar have a bar?
Yes. Side Bar holds a NSW liquor hotel licence and serves alcoholic drinks at the bar.
What is the phone number for Side Bar?
You can phone Side Bar on (02) 9288 7878.
How is Side Bar rated?
Side Bar is rated 3.5 out of 5 based on 1610 Google reviews.
Which venues are near Side Bar?
Licensed venues close to Side Bar include Mountbatten Hotel, The Mercure Hotel Sydney, Crystal Palace Hotel, Great Southern Hotel HAYMARKET. See the nearby venues list on this page for distances and details.
Bar Services & Facilities
Dining & Bars
Side Bar Kitchen & Bar
Offers a variety of affordable pub-style meals including burgers, pizzas, and sharing platters. The bar features a wide selection of cocktails, tap beers, and bucket drinks designed for social groups.
Entertainment & Leisure
Live DJs and Club Nights
Features a rotating lineup of local and international DJs playing house, R&B, and party anthems seven nights a week.
Themed Events
Regularly hosts iconic themed nights such as the Full Moon Party, Silent Discos, and holiday-specific celebrations.
Trivia and Games
Weekly interactive trivia nights and social games often held on weeknights to engage the local student and traveler community.
Family Features
Unknown
Side Bar is primarily an 18+ licensed venue focusing on nightlife and late-night entertainment.
Functions & Events
Private Event Spaces
Offers semi-private and exclusive hire options for birthdays, corporate events, and social gatherings with capacity for large groups and custom beverage packages.
VIP Booths
Dedicated VIP areas available for booking, providing premium views of the dance floor and table service for groups.
Amenities & Services
Proximity to Central Station
Ideally located within walking distance of Sydney's Central Station, providing easy access to trains, buses, and light rail.
Wake Up! Sydney Integration
Directly connected to the Wake Up! Sydney hostel, offering convenient access and safety for guests staying on-site.
Accessibility
The venue is equipped with elevator access to the underground level for patrons with mobility requirements.
Our Food & Drinks Menu
Unfortunately, this venue does not currently have a food menu available.
Venue owners/licencees should contact our customer support for inclusion.
Side Bar reviews
5 Star Review by Roschelle Eloff
Loved the bucket cocktails. The vibe was great. Check out their website to see what type of music is playing which night. The like goes quick and bathrooms are clean. Bartenders were all super quick and great drinks!
4 Star Review by Ebony March
Went out to this club with only a few previous clubbing experiences. Saw all the recent negative reviews but decided to give it a shot as it was a Wednesday and everywhere else was too quiet to get that nightclub vibe we were after. We had a great night! The door security were prompt and quick and even had a small laugh with us as we remained really polite, and downstairs the bar staff were stern but not rude at all. It started off quiet, and the music was slow and too boring for my taste, but it did pick up a lot and ended up pretty alright. For me, that was the only negative; the music wasn't quite to my taste, but everyone else still seemed to have fun. There was a small event with people being splattered with UV paint that was fun and gave the club a cool vibe, and the crowd there was generally fun, open, and very respectful of each other. Overall, we had a great night, and would definitely attend again!
1 Star Review by James Marshall
My mate and I recently arrived in Sydney and were looking for a good night out. But unfortunately we were refused entry when my mate showed the security guard his Id and said that he was banned because of a recent incident involving a club. This was one of my friends first times going out as he turned 18 a few weeks ago. Weve been to the police and they have no record of any incidents involving being barred at apparently every club in New South Wales. Do not attend this club if you want to be humiliated and your night absolutely ruined.
1 Star Review by Ben Kriegel
Im a WakeUp hostel guest, and the fat tub of lard bouncer denied me entry under a false pretense that I was intoxicated when I had not had a drink. He called the manager of the facility on me and I was absolutely humiliated. It almost ruined my trip to Sydney. How dare both of them. I would highly advise against going to this bar, hostel guest or not, because this bouncer and his so-called manager are the most awful people, and I genuinely hope they read this.
1 Star Review by Andrea Velechovsky
If I could rate less than a star I would. I had a horrific experience here- it was my first time visiting and the bouncer looked at my ID and said I couldn't come in. The manager came out and started looking through my Service NSW app, when I mentioned I was uncomfortable with him looking through all of my personal information he said I couldn't come in. I asked why and he said I looked like someone who had been there before and was kicked out (I have never been). I had my Medicare card, credit card and everything to prove who I was. Finally they let me in but after that ordeal I was mortified and the bar was definitely not worth the hassle. Management and security is absolutely awful and I definitely won't be coming back. Would not recommend.
4 Star Review by Lucas Davies
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4 Star Review by Renan Oliver
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5 Star Review by Rozen Bk
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5 Star Review by simran sandhu
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1 Star Review by H. Mosa
Horrendous music