How far is Employees Only from Wynyard Station?

Two minutes' walk. Exit Wynyard onto York Street, walk one block toward the harbour, turn onto Barrack Street. Look for the red "psychic" sign at street level.

Which exit from Wynyard should I take?

York Street exit. Walk one block north, turn left onto Barrack Street. The entrance is mid-block on the right.

Are there other bars near Wynyard worth considering?

Yes. The Wynyard area has several good options. Employees Only is the closest hidden cocktail bar with a full kitchen and late licence — and the only official Australian outpost of a World's 50 Best speakeasy.

Can I book before I arrive at the station?

Yes. Book at employeesonlysyd.com/bookings/. Walk-ins are always welcome at the bar.

Sydney CBD · two minutes from Wynyard Station

The best bar near Wynyard.

Two minutes' walk from the York Street exit. A hidden New York speakeasy on Barrack Street with award-winning cocktails, a Happy Hour from 4pm, and a late licence until 3am. Walk-ins always welcome.

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The walk from Wynyard

A two-minute commute home.

If you're standing on the Wynyard concourse, you are closer to a proper New York cocktail than you think. Exit on York Street, walk one block north toward Circular Quay, turn left onto Barrack Street. The red "psychic" sign is mid-block on the right. Take the staircase down.

That two-minute walk takes you out of the office tower and into the Sydney outpost of one of the world's most-listed cocktail bars. The room is moody and low-lit, the bartenders trained in New York, the burlesque is on Friday and Saturday and the kitchen runs late.

Most people who try us once now stop at Wynyard and skip the train.

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Two minutes from Wynyard

York Street exit. Walk north one block. Turn left onto Barrack. Red "psychic" sign on the right.

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Happy Hour 4–6pm

Tuesday to Friday. Oysters from $4, spritzes $12, house spirits $8. Built for the after-work first round. See the menu.

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Open until 3am Fri–Sat

One of the only cocktail bars near Wynyard with a late licence. Full service until close.

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Walk-ins welcome

No password, no list. Pull up a barstool. Book ahead if you're a group.

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A real kitchen

New York steakhouse classics. Tartare at the table, 1.2kg tomahawks, French technique. See the menu.

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Live entertainment

Burlesque every Friday and Saturday, DJs on the late licence. The room is part of the order.

Which Wynyard exit do I use?

York Street exit. Walk one block north (toward the harbour). Turn left onto Barrack Street. Two minutes on foot.

Is there a sign at street level?

Yes. A red sign that says "psychic". That's the entrance. Take the staircase down.

What's the closest train station?

Wynyard, two minutes' walk. Martin Place and Town Hall are both about eight minutes away.

Do I need to book?

For groups of three or more, yes. For one or two, the bar is always available — walk in. Book here.