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Different Drummer is a cosy, buzzing, popular cocktail and tapas bar. With trendy red lighting, interesting tapas, neat bar area, Different Drummer draws in a younger crowd. But being in the main dining district of Glebe, this is a place for everyone to visit and enjoy some interesting cocktails.

Reviews of Different Drummer

  • C Sandiego
    C Sandiego  Barfly   60 reviews
    This place was one of the first small bars on the Sydney bar scene. Such a funky little bohemian bar and tapas restaurant to suit most types of people. The mixed crowd is made up of young suit-clad professionals enjoying a beer by the bar after work; alternative sneaker-wearing uni types utilising the happy hour cocktails; and middle aged Glebe-ians enjoying some Tapas and a vino. This is a great place to meet friends or wind down after a busy day. There are several different areas tucked away in this creative space with dining tables upstairs, a small covered courtyard area outside and bar-stool seats inside. The dim lighting and soft tunes make for a great atmosphere. The Moroccan lamb skewers and the goats cheese and cabbage tuscan tortilla are highlights from the tapas menu. Washed down with some happy hour cosmopolitans made by a highly-skilled bar tender. I highly recommend this brilliant bar to anyone in the the area.

    1 year ago

  • KT_Girl
    KT_Girl   3 reviews
    Love this place! It has a very funky, relaxed atmosphere, cheerful and helpful staff, a yummy wide range of affordable tapas and excellent 2 for 1 cocktails during happy hour (hour and a half!) every day! Worth the trip from northwest Sydney into Glebe!

    2 years ago

  • lkatz
    lkatz   7 reviews
    Very cute place. Great Tapas and cocktails.
    Find the Sangria to be a bit average and the service not very good. But nice for a night-starter!

    3 years ago

  • nazaexul
    nazaexul   35 reviews
    different drummer! exactly what every good band needs.....this place will not dissapoint..i was with a mate who resides in the local area, saw the sign, and knew that this place was made for me. Started straight away with a long island, what a night that was... the crowd is late 20's, but they accept you regardless. Bit small, but makes for an intimate environment.

    nice upstairs lighting makes for a comforatable inner city GEM. highly reccommend.

    3 years ago

  • glampuss
    glampuss   30 reviews
    Sydney needs more Different Drummer bars! Small, unique, fun and a little hidden secret. Once settled in you'll stay all night! Make sure you arrive during 2 fo 1 cocktail happy hour. The tapas food is ok but not fabulous.

    3 years ago

  • binno
    binno   12 reviews
    One of Sydney's hidden gems. With low lighting, a funky interior and smooth tunes this little bar is a great night out. The bar staff are friendly and can whip up a great cocktail and it also has the latest license (2am) in Glebe so no having to go home at midnight.

    4 years ago

  • ar
    ar  Barfly   129 reviews
    Unique bar in Glebe - if you didnt know it was there you might miss it! Fantastic cocktails (especially when it's 2 for 1!). Tapas food there is great as well. Really nice atmosphere.

    4 years ago

  • Innerwesty
    Innerwesty  Barfly   55 reviews
    Funky little venue with creative drinks and a great vibe. A perfect first date location.

    4 years ago

  • Monday:
    5:00 PM-2:00 AM
  • Tuesday:
    5:00 PM-2:00 AM
  • Wednesday:
    5:00 PM-2:00 AM
  • Thursday:
    5:00 PM-2:00 AM
  • Friday:
    5:00 PM-2:00 AM
  • Saturday:
    5:00 PM-2:00 AM
  • Sunday:
    5:00 PM-2:00 AM

Pubs & Bars

Functions

Private Parties

Features

Happy Hour

Drinks

Cocktails Wine Imported Beer Beer on Tap Spirits

Disabled Facilities

Wheel Chair Access

Accommodation

No

Food

Dinner

Editorial Reviews

  • Different Drummer

    Dan Kaufman

    Tuesday, August 28, 2007

    Old regulars have been displaced but the Drummer still marches to its own beat.

    There's something about seamy pick-up bars that warms my heart. Perhaps genetics are to blame or I simply watched Looking for Mr Goodbar one too many times but, either way, I always feel at home in bars that have an undercurrent of desperation about them - which is where the Different Drummer fits in. Or, to be exact, where it used to fit in, as it's now a far more civilised place since the new owner refurbished it a few years ago. Gone are the old movie posters, leering mannequin, dangling rubber spiders and its reputation for being a singles' meat market. Now the only remnants from those days are the toy locomotive track still suspended over the bar, a revolving disco ball and the framed aquarium and peacock sculpture in the courtyard. Excuse me while I shed a tear. Some of the old regulars also seem to have been displaced, including the frazzled-looking woman who used to perch at the bar, prop a cigarette between her lips and croak "light me up" at the barmaid, or the el...

    Source: Sydney Morning Herald

    Full review on Sydney Morning Herald

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