Nestled below Fred’s restaurant on Oxford Street, Charlie Parker’s is a cocktail bar that treats every drink as a craft project. You descend into a warmly lit basement space with exposed brick, industrial touches (pipes, beams), plush leather and wood — intimate, moody, somewhere between speakeasy and art-studio. The bar has serious botanical chops: its drink menu is divided into four “herbal / plant sections” (Nut & Fruit, Stem & Branch, Leaf & Flower, Root & Soil), each offering creative cocktails that go way beyond straightforward flavour. Think citrus, herbs, nuts, flowers, bark, soil, even moss — the team makes distillates, infusions, uses unusual parts of botanicals, and pushes texture and aroma as much as taste. Food is small-but-top-tier: share plates, flatbreads, olives, baked feta, wood-fired things and more, often with a twist. The service is knowledgeable and down-to-earth, guiding you through odd-ball ingredients and helping you pick something unexpected or restrained, depending on mood. It’s not the place for bright lights or loud music. Instead the vibe is low conversation, ritual-driven sipping, slow-evenings. Perfect for date nights, serious cocktail lovers, or those wanting something special out-of-the-ordinary in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Happy Hour early evenings. Sundays are calmer and earlier-ending.
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