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Hemmesphere

Late night drinks in lush surrounds are order of the day here

First published on 4 Jun 2008. Updated on 6 Dec 2012.

Say what you will about Hemmesphere – the table-service only rule enforced by cocktail waitresses in floaty dresses, the big groups of out-of-town execs letting loose on their night out, the expensive drinks – they really do deliver the goods. The cocktails are made with a high level of skill. If you’re lucky enough to have bartender Tim Philips at the cans you’re in for a very big treat indeed. But either way, there’s a consistent level of excellence here you won’t find in many other bars in town. They don’t dumb their drinks down, and are very happy to push short, boozy and brown (we love the Hammer – Rittenhouse rye, apricot brandy, lime, pecan), as they are flirty and fruity. How about a Lima Cobbler - a mix of plum pisco, blackberry liqueur, strawberries and rhubarb bitters – to freshen up? Hemmesphere is a bar with staying power. They celebrated their tenth birthday recently and you can understand why they've gone the distance – the huge room with its exposed beams could very easily double as a ski lodge (did somebody say Hot Tub Time Machine?) where order of the day is a lazy recline and a few cocktails. There’s a late night supper menu (available 10.30pm till close Wednesday – Saturday) replete with mini burgers and gyoza. And they don’t close till 3am. Late night drinks, a plate of ham and mustard – what more could you want?

Words by Myffy Rigby |

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Establishment Hotel, Lvl 4, 252 George St

Sydney 2000

Telephone 02 9240 3040

Price per person including drinks $101+

Open Mon-Thu 5:30-late; Fri 3pm-late; Sat 6pm-late

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PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
PJ said:
Hemmesphere is a Sydney institution; it has been around for years and will be around for many more to come! Its sexy and stylish and as a result the clientele always make an effort to do the same. Sipping first rate cocktails, or better yet any one of their many sparklings, while enjoying the chilled out atmosphere is something that must be tried by everyone. Once tried Im sure you’ll return, again and again and again - I know I certainly do!

Posted on Thu 21 Mar 2013 10:54:30
Miss K said:
A bit more of a swanky bar venue but nice to indulge when you feel like some classy cocktail options. I came here recently to a champagne tasting session as part of the March into Merivale line up and it was a really great bar space for the packed event. Sushi e on the same floor is also some of the best sushi i've had and perfect for when you need post-cocktail munchies (try the prawn dumplings - they'll rock your world). I remember coming here years ago, so nice to see it's still going strong when so many other bars slowly lose their sparkle over time. They're obviously doing something right!

Posted on Tue 19 Mar 2013 05:57:27
Miss K said:
A bit more of a swanky bar venue but nice to indulge when you feel like some classy cocktail options. I came here recently to a champagne tasting session as part of the March into Merivale line up and it was a really great bar space for the packed event. Sushi e on the same floor is also some of the best sushi i've had and perfect for when you need post-cocktail munchies (try the prawn dumplings - they'll rock your world). I remember coming here years ago, so nice to see it's still going strong when so many other bars slowly lose their sparkle over time. They're obviously doing something right!

Posted on Tue 19 Mar 2013 05:57:27
Miss K said:
A bit more of a swanky bar venue but nice to indulge when you feel like some classy cocktail options. I came here recently to a champagne tasting session as part of the March into Merivale line up and it was a really great bar space for the packed event. Sushi e on the same floor is also some of the best sushi i've had and perfect for when you need post-cocktail munchies (try the prawn dumplings - they'll rock your world). I remember coming here years ago, so nice to see it's still going strong when so many other bars slowly lose their sparkle over time. They're obviously doing something right!

Posted on Tue 19 Mar 2013 05:57:27

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