
Old Love’s
CBD, Sydney
Bar in Sydney, Australia
The Read
Price
$30–50per person
Why go
Book Old Love’s when the night needs a rum-focused basement bar rather than a broad cocktail list. It works especially well for dates, small groups, and late-evening drinks with Caribbean-inspired snacks; less so for anyone after a bright, neutral, business-friendly room.
About Old Love’s
Is Old Love’s worth considering in Sydney? The strongest confirmed planning points are simple: budget around $40 per person, dress casually, and check the venue’s own channels before making firm plans.
Old Love’s also has a confirmed recognition note: Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree in 2026.
Book it when you want a casual Sydney stop
The most reliable reason to consider Old Love’s is that it fits a casual Sydney outing at about $40 per person. That makes it easier to place in a night out than a higher-commitment destination, especially if you are comparing it with other options in Sydney.
What to do on a second visit
On a repeat visit, use what you learned the first time to decide whether Old Love’s works better as a quick stop or a longer part of the evening.
The 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree recognition gives Old Love’s a clearer reason to be on a Sydney shortlist. Still, the practical advice is to keep expectations grounded in what: a casual Sydney venue, a $40 per person price point, and a confirmed awards-program mention.
For broader planning, use Pearl’s Sydney bars guide if the night needs another stop, or branch into Sydney restaurants, Sydney hotels, Sydney wineries, and Sydney experiences around it. Readers mapping other pages can also compare Old Love’s with other Sydney options more generally.
Quick read: consider Old Love’s for a casual Sydney outing, budget around $40 per person, and confirm current details directly before you go.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5 PM–2 AM
- Location
- Basement/199 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Website
- oldloves.sydney
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate basement rum den with low, cozy lighting, tropical-tiki inspired decor and a relaxed cocktail bar atmosphere focused on Caribbean rum and snacks.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Tiki Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Spirits Focus
- Rum, Caribbean Rum, Sugarcane Spirits, Tequila, Whiskey, Gin
- Opened
- 2023
Signature Pours
- Seasonal Daiquiri
- modern tiki-style Piña Colada riff
- secret cocktail menu selections
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Basement/199 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Sunday
- 5 PM–2 AM
Location
Basement/199 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Love’s good for a date?
Old Love’s may work for a casual Sydney date if the $40 per person price point suits your plans.

























