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Pocket has matured into a sophisticated cocktail den. The queues still linger on the weekends, but mid-week the busy hum is the sound of a well run business rather than a faddish it-spot. New shelves and partitions groan under the weight of vintage detritus. Even with a mural of King Kong, bare-breasted ladies and Marvin the Martian, somehow the venue still manages to feel grown up in a ‘boy-I’ve-got-a-few-stories-I-could-tell-you’ kind of way. Don’t be talked into resting on a chaise longue – a pew at the bar is definitely the way forward here where a slick bar team will whip you up art deco-era classics like a Corpse Reviver #2 or the Golden Dawn (calvados, gin, orange juice, Cointreau and apricot brandy) or something more progressive from their constantly refined selection of house specialities. Crepes, both savoury and sweet, are a popular menu item but you’ll now find these accompanied by a page-long selection of share plates. Grilled chorizo – that friendly bar snack sausage – is a choice pick and comes with roasted truss tomatoes, braised white beans, preserved lemon and mint. The whole package is pocket-sized imbibing pleasure.
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Darlinghurst 2010
Telephone 02 9380 7002
Price per person including drinks Up to $50
Open Mon-Thu 4pm-12 midnight; Fri 12 noon-12 midnight; Sat 3pm-1am; Sun 3pm-12 midnight
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Whilst having read the reviews on time out suggesting that this bar came with an undeserved tone of arrogance, i thought it may still be worth visiting with a colleague from the UK on Saturday night, despite not actually been allowed in the bar our experience would suggest that what has been written here is an entirely an apt summary, even been both in our 30's we were told we were not allowed in without ID, then to add insult the door man welcomed and let through a number of other with out question, this was met with a shrug when queried by my colleague. I hope the owners of this establishment know that the abrasive nature and personal boredom and frustrations of their staff is costing them money in their pocket. Cross the road and try Shady Pines, welcoming and friendly, as close to a Melbourne bar as you'll find in Sydney.
Posted on Mon 19 Sep 2011 19:23:18
Hi Oz, I'm one of the owners at Pocket and just wanted to say thanks for the feedback. You may be interested to know that we've had quite a few changes at Pocket recently and this employee no longer works with us. We hope to see you in the bar again soon. Cheers.
Posted on Mon 08 Aug 2011 15:38:21
Attitude at the bar you say? I didn't even make it that far. The doorman's arrogant behaviour was enough to ensure that I won't be putting a foot in there ever again.
Posted on Sun 07 Aug 2011 09:13:02
Great bar - pity it didn't come with the Melbourne approach to service - i.e. Rule 1 ensure your customers have a great time. This bar comes with an unpleasant level of self possession especially from the French bar manager- we're in Sydney - get real!!
Posted on Sat 14 May 2011 14:14:34