Valentine's Day Secret Bars.

Love is in the air…however your Valentine’s Day plans shouldn’t be. Here are some (already revealed) secret bars to consider this V-Day:

1. Shady Pines Saloon – Darlinghurst, Sydney

Shady Pines – 4/256 Crown St, Darlinghurst
Shady Pines – 4/256 Crown St, Darlinghurst

Choose this bar if: He/she likes American Whiskey, free nuts, and a bar literally underground. Get a seat to yourself in the corner and let the sparks fly!

Order: For her – Johnny Appleseed. For him – Knob Creek American Whiskey or Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

More info here

2. Tokyo Bird – Surry Hills, Sydney

Tokyo Bird - Commonwealth St & Belmore Lane, Surry Hills
Tokyo Bird – Commonwealth St & Belmore Lane, Surry Hills

Choose this bar if: He/she likes Japanese Whisky, you enjoy a small cosy setting, you need good share bite size meals, a little louder and more playful ambience…and of course don’t forget the surrounding alley ways (for that first kiss).

Order: For her – a cocktail from menu should do well. For him – whisky flights. Food – definitely order Katsu chicken nuggets.

More info here

3. The Barber Shop – Sydney, CBD

The Barber Shop, 89 York St, Sydney
The Barber, Shop 89 York St, Sydney (through metal door or use back entrance)

Choose this bar if: He/she is a colleague, prefers a fancier quiet setting, want to wow her with the entrance, heading out 5.30/6ish (gets busy after 7pm), you enjoy gin cocktails, and you want to impress your date with the history of secret bars.

Order: For her – Dutch Royal. For him – Silent Barber.

More info here

4. Coal & Cedar – Newcastle, CBD

Coal & Cedar Bar - 380/382 Hunter St, Newcastle
Coal & Cedar Bar – 380/382 Hunter St, Newcastle

Choose this bar if: She/he lives in the Newcastle region (or you’ve decided to escape your local city), want to impress with the code word secretive bar entry and need to break the ice with a good bartender.

Order: For her – Whisky Sour. For him – Employees Only Manhattan

More info here

5. The Wild Rover, Sydney, CBD

The Wild Rover - 75 Campbell St, Surry Hills
The Wild Rover – 75 Campbell St, Surry Hills

Choose this bar if: You’re both on a double date or in a group setting, don’t mind a bit more noise, he/she likes Irish music/drinks, you’re not after a big meal and you both want to let your hair down.

Order: For him – Blazzing Saddles (fire drink in image). For her – Red Bird (if she likes whisky) or another bartender’s recommendation.

More info here

So there you have it. That’s my list of secret bars for Valentine’s Day or next date.

Make sure you impress!

Until next time…

-Mr. Undercover-

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