Palmer & Co

City Centre & Haymarket


A self-consciously hip member of Sydney's speakeasy brigade, this 'legitimate importer of bracing tonics and fortifying liquid' attracts a cashed-up, fashionable clientele. Inside, it's an atmospheric, brick-vaulted space with excellent cocktails. Prepare to queue later, as it's one of the few late-opening bars of this type. Get there before office-out at 5pm if you want a table.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby City Centre & Haymarket attractions

1. Australia Square

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Generally acknowledged as Australia’s first major office tower, Australia Square (1968) was designed by archi-phenomenon Harry Seidler. His 50-storey…

2. Macquarie Place

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Beneath some shady Moreton Bay fig trees is this historic triangle. Look for the cannon and anchor from the First Fleet flagship (HMS Sirius), an ornate…

3. St Patrick’s Church

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This Catholic sandstone church (1844) was built on land donated by William Davis, who was transported to Australia from Ireland without trial due to his…

4. Governors Phillip & Macquarie Towers

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Clad in steel, granite and glass, Governor Phillip Tower (1993) is one of Sydney's tallest buildings (254m including antennae). Its distinctive metallic…

5. Tank Stream Fountain

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Designed by Stephen Walker, this four-part bronze fountain (1981) near Circular Quay incorporates dozens of sculptures of native Australian animals; play…

6. Wynyard Park

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Above Wynyard train station is this rare wedge of downtown greenery. Surrounded by skyscrapers and spindly plane trees, it has a certain Manhattan vibe to…

7. Museum of Sydney

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Built on the site of Sydney’s first Government House, the MoS is a fragmented, storytelling museum, which uses installations to explore the city’s history…

8. St Philip’s Church

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Completed in 1856 by architect Edmund Blacket in High Victorian Gothic style, St Philip’s is the latest incarnation of a line descending from Sydney’s…