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ANTE

146 King St, Sydney, Australia
ClosedOpens Wed 17:00Listening Bar
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About

A quiet room of records and sake gives this Newtown bar its own clear identity. Inspired by the Japanese jazz bar tradition, it treats music as part of the experience, with vinyl playing a real role in the mood rather than serving as background noise. Sake is the heart of the list, and the selection is broad enough to reward both curious first timers and people who already know what they like. The food is designed to work naturally alongside the drinks, which makes it easy to settle in for more than one round. If you want a bar with focus, character, and a strong sense of taste, this is a very good place to start.

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50 Best Discovery Guide
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Menu

This list does not claim to be up to date, complete or correct. The drinks and prices on the bar’s own menu are authoritative.

Ante CupA$25.00Cocktail

The Herbalist Yaso Gin, Campari, Saison ‘Fallen Quinces’ Vermouth, Yuzushu, Lemon

Oct 1, 2026
Ante FashionedA$26.00Cocktail

Flor de Cana 12yo Rum, Scarlet Caffe Amaro, Hoshiko Ume Liqueur

Oct 1, 2026
Ante Manhattan #2A$26.00Cocktail

Michter's Straight Rye, Eigashima Blended Whisky, Hoshiko Ume Liqueur, Antica Formula

Oct 1, 2026
Celibate GimletAlcohol-freeA$22.00Non Alcoholic

Seadrift Coast, Umeboshi Shrub, Sake Kasu, Lime Juice

Oct 1, 2026
CherricanoAlcohol-freeA$22.00Non Alcoholic

Lyre’s Italian Spritz, Shiso Grenadine, Cherry Juice, Fever Tree Soda

Oct 1, 2026
FermeA$25.00Cocktail

(50/50 Blend) Scarlet Fernet Amaro, Heiwa Umeshu 10YO - Served at -14°C

Oct 1, 2026
Four Rum DaiquiriA$26.00Cocktail

Doorly’s XO Rum, Flor de Cana ‘7YO’, Havana Club ‘Anejo 3YO’ Rum, Rhum J.M Agricole Blanc, Heiwa Shuzo Yuzushu, Sake Kasu, Lime, Sansho

Oct 1, 2026
House GibsonA$26.00Cocktail

Benizakura 9148 Gin, Soma no Tengu Nigori, Dolin Vermouth, Pickled Scallion

Oct 1, 2026
House MartiniA$29.00Cocktail

Tatsumi Distillery Gin, The Herbalist Yaso Gin, House Vermouth Blend, Olive, Zest

Oct 1, 2026
Jack RoseA$25.00Cocktail

Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados, Shiso Grenadine, Lime, Lemon

Oct 1, 2026

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