Eau de Vie is a Wynyard Lane basement bar serving craft and classic cocktails, with Smokey Rob Roy, EDV Blazer, and Kitty @ the Cocobongo.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app — saves, bookings, and concierge access live there. Same editors, same standards.
- Address
- Basement Level, Enter Via Wynyard Lane, 285 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
- Phone
- +61 2 7225 5559
- Website
- eaudevie.com.au
Saves & bookings on Pearl
Wynyard Lane basement entrance
Basement Level access comes via Wynyard Lane at 285 George St. Eau de Vie pairs a speakeasy setting with booth and lounge seating, so it fits a conversation-led stop.
Smokey Rob Roy and EDV Blazer
Smokey Rob Roy, EDV Blazer, and Kitty @ the Cocobongo anchor the named drinks. Craft and classic cocktails frame the order, while World’s 50 Best ranked the bar #13 in 2011 and #25 in 2012 and 2013.
Awards and Standing
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau de Vie | speakeasy | $$$ | World's 50 Best #13 | Sydney |
| Maybe Sammy | cocktail_bar | $$$ | World's 50 Best #11 | The Rocks |
| The Ivy | rooftop_bar | $$$ | World's 50 Best #14 | Sydney |
| Bayswater Brasserie | Bar | World's 50 Best #6 | Potts Point | |
| Bulletin Place | Bar | World's 50 Best #19 | Sydney | |
| Cantina OK! | mezcaleria | $$$ | World's 50 Best #23 | Sydney |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Top 500 Bars Best Bars #405
Top 500 Bars
World's 50 Best Best Bars #31
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Best Bars #25
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Best Bars #25
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Best Bars #13
World's 50 Best
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At a Glance
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Cozy
- Low Profile Address
- Elegant
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Speakeasy
- Booth Seating
- Lounge Seating
- Craft Cocktails
- Classic Cocktails
Dark, moody 1920s speakeasy with stained-glass Tiffany lamps, black leather booths, mirrored bar backlighting bottles, and an intimate, exclusive atmosphere.