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Earl's Juke Joint

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8.8/10
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    Lars G.
    "Really sweet and professional staff and great cocktails."(21 Tips)
    Paul F.
    "Talented bar staff and eclectic soundtrack too."(2 Tips)
    Maggie
    "Awesome selection of beers, ciders, cocktails."(3 Tips)
    Kunal M.
    "A good selection of tap beers and cocktails."(3 Tips)
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  • Betty F.heart icon on user image
    Betty FotofiliJuly 16, 2017
    The atmosphere is always up! Fun crowd and friendly talented bar staff. I do find the cocktails always on the sweet side so ask for less sugar syrup. Love this bar!
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  • Nate R.heart icon on user image
    Nate RAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    My favourite bar in sydney. Fantastic staff. Kick your night off with a "right hand" pre dinner (a twist on the classic negroni) & then return later on for their excellent whiskey selection.
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  • Juan Pablo I.
    Juan Pablo IbañezFebruary 2, 2017
    Amazing fit out but missed the memo on juke joint. No live music here and completely misses the point. It doesn't even slight resemble a juke joint. It's like McDonald's or lone star
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    Eylem AltuntasMarch 4, 2018
    If you like chilli, try the Down Bound Train. There is some taste which bothers you at first. Then that’s the one which remains in your mouth and you love it 😍
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  • Simon W.heart icon on user image
    Simon WrightAugust 15, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Fantastic cocktails and bottled beers. Discovered the Boulevardier here and never looked back.
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  • Jacques
    JacquesJune 22, 2014
    Cool exterior, service great. A little dark & the service was quick, too quick we had to get our menus again. Music is pretty loud though. Jazzy & classic interior. Worth a return
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  • Paul F.heart icon on user image
    Paul FarrellMarch 21, 2015
    Secret bar and hipster overload can be off putting, but it is the real deal. Talented bar staff and eclectic soundtrack too.
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  • Az V.heart icon on user image
    Az Vanderwolf ▲September 8, 2014
    One of my favourites. Great staff, amazing cocktails, cool vibe. What else do you need??? #win
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  • Grant M.heart icon on user image
    Grant MDecember 5, 2014
    great vibe..old school RnB playing..quite expensive but uber trendy and will return for cocktails soon! 😃
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  • Ron M.heart icon on user image
    Ron MannixDecember 19, 2014
    This place reminds me of a combination of Long Bar in San Francisco and Harvelles in Santa Monica! Absolutely awesome!
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  • Lars G.heart icon on user image
    Lars GinnerupNovember 5, 2018
    Nice ambiance. Really sweet and professional staff and great cocktails.
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  • Roland S.heart icon on user image
    Roland SmithJuly 11, 2014
    Great bar. Passionate bar staff making classy cocktails. Highly recommended.
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  • James M.heart icon on user image
    James MorrisonJune 6, 2016
    Great for a quiet drink with a friend or small group. Very intimate
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  • Kunal M.heart icon on user image
    Kunal MirchandaniAugust 10, 2014
    A good selection of tap beers and cocktails. The espresso martini is particularly delicious!
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    MaggieOctober 19, 2014
    Awesome selection of beers, ciders, cocktails. Bar staff are super chill!
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  • Derek W.heart icon on user image
    Derek WilsonJanuary 24, 2016
    Rum and bitters and lemon twisters, that's what good cocktails are made of... Wear a helmet.
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  • Nate R.heart icon on user image
    Nate RNovember 16, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    These guys always make a well balanced sazerac & a tasty bramble. Sign of a good bar.
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  • Bernie J.
    Bernie JMay 2, 2014
    amazing place! Great atmosphere, great people, great music!!
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    Marcos MartiniAugust 13, 2016
    Great cocktails and friendly staff!
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  • Dean V.
    Dean VowlesJuly 16, 2013
    Free shots if you're friendly to the bar tenders (and it's your birthday...)
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  • Julian B.heart icon on user image
    Julian BuenoFebruary 19, 2015
    A+ bar tenders! Willing to make you great cocktails
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    FrankMarch 25, 2018
    Exactly what a speakeasy should be. Drinks are very expensive for what they are
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  • Elliott B.heart icon on user image
    Elliott BledsoeMarch 11, 2014
    Check out the toilets - each door features a brass number like an old apartment block.
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  • Jason D.heart icon on user image
    Jason DennyAugust 13, 2015
    Nice selection of beers and cocktails
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  • Tricia F.heart icon on user image
    Tricia FallowsJanuary 7, 2016
    Beer selection, cocktails
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    c0uPJanuary 2, 2016
    A half rye/half cognac sazerac is done right.
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  • Jess N.
    Jess NicholsSeptember 23, 2013
    Zero reception inside - make sure you check in before you enter #priorities
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  • Janey E.heart icon on user image
    Janey ElmgreenFebruary 12, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    New house band Playing every Wednesday 930pm sweet blues
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  • Matthew
    MatthewAugust 9, 2014
    Everything
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  • Chris K.
    Chris KillhamMarch 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't be fooled by the decor, you have not actually travelled through time.
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  • Patrickheart icon on user image
    PatrickFebruary 14, 2015
    Ginger beer on the tap is good !!
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  • Laura B.heart icon on user image
    Laura Bedson-DuqueOctober 18, 2018
    Great cocktails
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  • Tom C.heart icon on user image
    Tom ConnellyJuly 18, 2015
    Great bartenders
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  • Marie G.heart icon on user image
    Marie GallagherSeptember 6, 2015
    Has the best meats.
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  • Peter S.heart icon on user image
    Peter ScobieJune 9, 2015
    Gear vibe and cocktails.
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  • Vicky M.heart icon on user image
    Vicky MachinanJuly 29, 2016
    Ginger beer on tap!
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  • Vikash A.
    Vikash AutarFebruary 15, 2014
    BEST MUSIC EVER!
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  • Timheart icon on user image
    TimJuly 16, 2013
    Fernet Branca on tap. Get on it.
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  • Ozheart icon on user image
    OzAugust 7, 2014
    Fun place, no food though
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  • Julian B.heart icon on user image
    Julian BuenoJanuary 16, 2016
    Cocktails😍
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  • Nicheart icon on user image
    NicSeptember 2, 2016
    Dark and stormy
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  • Janey E.heart icon on user image
    Janey ElmgreenMarch 9, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Good on a Sunday arvo
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  • Sarith P.
    Sarith PallewelaAugust 30, 2013
    Pretty nice place but costs at midnight.
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  • Nate R.heart icon on user image
    Nate RAugust 8, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Fantastic selection and knowledgeable bar tenders. Skip the menu and get them to make you their current favourite.
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  • Kerryn
    KerrynJuly 18, 2013
    No food. Cool anyway.
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  • Andrew P.heart icon on user image
    Andrew PeelFebruary 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Bar manager is a complete jerk
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  • Diego M.
    Diego MaiaNovember 27, 2013
    Bar mais legal de Sydney (plus: bartenders gatinhos)
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