The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Baxter Inn
Sydney, Australia
Iconic hidden bar in a CBD basement. No signage, entrance through an alley and down a fire escape. Candlelit space with exposed brick, vintage boxing posters, towering wall of 800+ whiskies. Bartenders climb library ladders. Old Fashioned on tap, "A History of Violets." Free pretzels. Multiple World's 50 Best Bars appearances. Walk-in only.
Basement, 152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Awards & Rankings
- Tatler Best Bars 2025
- World's 50 Best Bars 2019 — #79
- World's 50 Best Bars 2018 — #78
- World's 50 Best Bars 2017 — #45
- World's 50 Best Bars 2016 — #12
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