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    Razz Room, Bar in Sydney
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    Razz Room

    Sydney

    Bar in Sydney, Australia

    Why go

    Book Razz Room for a late CBD night that starts with cocktails and can turn into dancing. It is a better fit for small groups and after-dinner plans than for quiet conversation or outdoor drinks, with a daiquiri-bar identity, smart-casual feel, a dark disco-club mood.

    About Razz Room

    Razz Room is a Sydney venue listed for cocktails, with late operating hours across the week. It is a direct option to consider when the plan is drinks rather than a meal-led booking.

    The value case is simple. At about $25 per person, Razz Room can work as a low-commitment drinks stop in Sydney. Smart casual is the noted dress code, so plan for a neat night-out look rather than assuming either formal dining or a casual pub setting.

    Choose it for cocktails and late hours

    The strongest confirmed reason to consider Razz Room is its cocktail focus.

    Hours are also a practical part of the appeal. Razz Room opens from 4 PM daily, closes at 3 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, closes at 4 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. That makes it most useful for evening and late-night planning in Sydney.

    The room works well when the night is planned around drinks

    Razz Room makes the most sense when the group wants a cocktail-focused stop with a simple planning brief.

    Do not plan around unconfirmed specifics such as a named signature drink, a particular room layout, or a stated entertainment format. If your priority is a quiet conversation, a meal, dietary information, or a specific service style, confirm those details with the venue before committing.

    Useful Sydney planning links before you decide

    For a wider read on where this fits into the city, use Our full Sydney bars guide, Our full Sydney restaurants guide, Our full Sydney hotels guide, Our full Sydney wineries guide, Our full Sydney experiences guide. Planning can also include other Sydney dining and drinking options.

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    Planning details

    Location
    18-20 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    Website
    oddculture.group/venue/razz-room
    Phone
    +61 2 8317 3057
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Underground, pre-gloss disco energy with a dark, basement club feel, dancefloor lighting, and a late-night soundtrack rooted in disco and funk.

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    Vibe

    LivelyTrendyEnergetic

    Best For

    After WorkLate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    Live MusicDesign DestinationStandalone

    Format

    Standing RoomLounge Seating

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Cocktail Bar
    Late Night
    Open Until 4am
    Music
    Disco, Funk, Soul, and Early House Adjacent Sounds
    Live Music
    Yes

    Signature Pours

    • daiquiri
    • Velvet Hour daiquiri
    Planning details

    Location

    18-20 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia · Directions

    +61 2 8317 3057

    oddculture.group/venue/razz-room

    Recognition and awards
    2026
    Also consider

    Where to go if Razz Room is not the right fit

    Choose Employees Only Restaurant & Bar if the night needs a clearer date-night signal and a more planned cocktail-bar feel. Choose Old Mate's Place if outdoor or rooftop atmosphere matters more than being on York Street.

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    How Razz Room compares in Sydney

    Razz Room is the easiest call when the brief is central, late, low-friction. Employees Only Restaurant & Bar is a better fit for a planned date or polished cocktail dinner, while Razz Room makes more sense when the group wants a flexible York Street stop without turning the night into a reservation project.

    Cantina OK and The Baxter Inn are stronger specialist choices if the drinks are the point of the outing. Razz Room sits below them for destination appeal, but above them for simple convenience if the group is already in the CBD and wants an easy next stop.

    For ambience-led plans, compare against Old Mate's Place and The Ivy. Those are better cross-shops when rooftop or venue energy is the deciding factor. Razz Room is the practical fallback: less of a statement, easier to slot into a late Sydney night.

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    Razz Room Sydney and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwards
    Razz RoomSydneyCocktails
    2026 Australian Bar Awards Venue Finalists
    Employees Only Restaurant & BarSydney; No published awards
    Cantina OKSydney; No published awards
    The Baxter InnSydney;
    2017 World's 50 Best Bars · #452016 World's 50 Best Bars · #122015 World's 50 Best Bars · #62014 World's 50 Best Bars · #72013 World's 50 Best Bars · #82012 World's 50 Best Bars · #7
    Old Mate's PlaceSydney; No published awards
    The IvySydney;
    2010 World's 50 Best Bars · #502009 World's 50 Best Bars · #14

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the best time to go to Razz Room?

    Razz Room opens from 4 PM daily, so it is best planned as an evening or late-night cocktail stop in Sydney. Choose the timing based on how late you want the night to run.

    Is Razz Room open late?

    Yes. Razz Room is open until 4 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until 3 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday.

    What's the signature drink at Razz Room?

    No named signature drink. The confirmed cuisine category is cocktails, so order based on the current cocktail list when you visit.

    What is Razz Room known for?

    Razz Room is listed for cocktails in Sydney.