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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

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