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Bulletin Place, Sydney, AU-NSW

Bulletin Place

4.8
4.8
38 Reviews
$40 and under
Cocktail Bar
Bulletin Place is a multi-award winning bar in Sydney CBD.

Bulletin Place was opened in 2012 by three bartenders to make a bar with “all of the things we liked, none of the things we hate” about bars.

They picked up a cheap lease on a former Japanese noodle joint, did most of the renovations themselves while spending more money on the ice machines than on furniture.

Now, around 8 years later, this hard to find, “shoe-box sized” 45-seater room is one of Australia’s most awarded-ever bars and recognised globally for the quality of drinks, friendly team and casual vibe.

We are open Wednesday to Saturday from 5 pm and located 1min walk from Circular Quay, perfect for after-work, pre-dinner, post-dinner and sod-it-lets-skip-dinner drinks & nibbles.

We are open late each night for cocktails, whiskies, wine & beer, perfect for pre and post gigs & shows at the Sydney Opera House. (~8 mins walk).

We no longer take reservations - first in, best dressed!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (02) 8069 5433
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Cross street
    Pitt Street
  • Parking details
    Car Parks are nearby but expensive.
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay Train Station and Ferry Wharf is a 1 min walk away.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

38 Reviews
  1. EmilyB

    New South Wales

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent experience and unique menu. The week we went it was WandaVision themed :D

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  2. KathrynW

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails and service. Lovely relaxed atmosphere

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  3. OlgsR

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met with friends for drinks before dinner. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much effort. Service was great and quick. The cocktails were delicious . I have already recommended this bar to my work friends

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails and waiters

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  5. localguymike

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This could be a great bar! Great location, friendly staff. BUT no food, almost no wine list and pricy. Sorry , corn chips ain't food.

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  6. Marie

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful cocktails, great snacks, terrific service and good atmosphere

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  7. tomb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good. Didn't eat but the drinks and music are always great

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  8. HanaK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I love the range of cocktails the place had, but was a little disappointed as they don’t have much food choices. Since it’s a bar, I really don’t expect them to have gourmet course food, but having at least wedges or chips will definitely be awesome

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  9. Ashlee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best cocktail bar in Sydney! The bar tenders are fantastic and care a lot about the cocktails they are making! little on the pricey side but totally worth it!

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  10. GemmaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect - took a friend here for drinks and we tried multiple cocktails, each one of them delicious and like none we’d ever tried. The staff were super helpful, knowledgeable and attentive as well. Can’t wait to come back!

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  11. LeeJ

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful assortment of drinks and ambient atmosphere

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  12. Rome

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible cocktails with different inventive flavours and quick and informative service!

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  13. DimitrisS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best crew in Sydney , fantastic cocktails and very good vibe.

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  14. Ames

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This deservedly acclaimed bar still sets the benchmark for fresh produce- driven cocktails and flawless service.

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  15. BJB001

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great little bar and grazing place. Highly recommended

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  16. JanayaS

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing, super on the ball & very friendly! The whole place was super cozy without you being too close to the people next to you! Was a random find I had but I will be returning for sure

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  17. ChrisO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little cocktail bar with a great vibe definitely would recommend

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  18. ChrisS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Bulletin Place. I picked it for post marriage-proposal cocktails. She said yes! - so we were both ready for some seriously good cocktails, and we were not disappointed. We had three different cocktails each, including customised. All were excellent - and very memorable. The mixologists were very friendly, and highly knowledgeable. We always try and sit at the bar so we can learn more about what we were drinking, and we certainly left the bar a little bit wiser. We were the first to arrive (at 5pm), and by the time we left 90 mins later the place was buzzing and almost full. Highly recommended as an intimate meeting place for after work drinks. Will definitely return.

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  19. NicholasH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best bar in Sydney in my opinion. Cocktails change daily and they are always impressive.

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  20. MinJ

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff and the drinks are always top notch - definitely a lovely place for a first date too!

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  21. NastiaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely after work cocktail and light dinner here, it’s my favourite place in the city. We’ll be back!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes. Small little area. Not too loud and great drinks!

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  23. Andrew

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice staff who knew how to make a great cocktail. Great vibe.

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  24. MonicaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious cocktails, and super friendly and fast service.

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  25. BennyMarshall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best cocktail bar in Sydney! Fight me! 😁💯❤ In all seriousness, each cocktail is an experience unto it's own. Each sip awakening more curiosity inside your mind. "How did they even make this!?" 10/10 Every.single.time!

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  26. BellaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and great service! Really nice cocktails

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  27. AaronA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic visit! Fun, friendly service. Drinks excellent as always!

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  28. PhoebeE

    Sydney

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really cool tucked away spot, with changing daily drink menu and helpful staff.

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  29. AnaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great drinks, and great team! Cozy and all-around fun!

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  30. EdwardV

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious cocktails was the perfect way to start an anniversary date night

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  31. SamanthaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little bar, nice atmosphere, cocktails are so good and great Intimate vibe!

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  32. Maya

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always come back here for special occasions in the city- definitely my favourite cocktail bar! Amazing cocktails that change each day and great service / friendly staff.

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  33. Frank

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was A+, cocktails were delicious and fresh, never lets me down & will always be a fave!

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  34. Ollie

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute must if ever in Sydney. Drinks, service and ambience - textbook.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice place, smaller than expected. Bartender was very nice and friendly. Cocktails were great, as well as their fruity beer. Would recommend for a date.

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  36. Vivek

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is hands down the best cocktail bar in Sydney. Incredibly delicious, fresh, beautiful, well crafted cocktails. Always something new and sexy to try! The staff are absolute legends, top notch service. You feel at home at this bar. If you do like what’s on the menu, just tell the team what you like and they will not disappoint- I guarantee it!!! Stop wasting time reading more reviews, just book a table and go have a drink at Bulletin Place now!!! You will not regret it at all!

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  37. Sarah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent drink and ambience, overall a great place!

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  38. Katie

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place! Great cocktails and great service. Staff were fantastic

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bulletin Place is rated 4.8 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bulletin Place

L 1 10-14 Bulletin Pl, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pitt Street
  • Neighborhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car Parks are nearby but expensive.
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay Train Station and Ferry Wharf is a 1 min walk away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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