Bar 26 - Lilyfield, New South Wales

Khair H. (.

There’s something undeniably special about a bar that does more than just serve drinks—it creates an experience.

Bar 26 is precisely that kind of place. A speakeasy-style whiskey and cocktail bar, it serves as the cellar door for Otter Craft Distilling (ODC), making it the perfect spot to explore their exceptional range of spirits in an intimate and stylish setting.

The drinks? Impeccable.

The craftsmanship behind each pour is evident, whether you’re sipping on a neat whiskey or indulging in a beautifully balanced cocktail. But let’s talk about that beef brisket pizza—absolute perfection. Smoky, tender, and packed with flavor, it was easily one of the best bites of the night.

And the hospitality from Julie and Eduard? Oh man… unreal. Warm, genuine, and effortlessly attentive—the kind that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped into a good friend’s home.

If you haven’t been to Bar 26 yet, consider this your sign to go.

Ilka

Very cute place with amazing cocktails!
We came here on a Saturday night and it was a nice experience. It’s a bit hidden but you just need to go in where the sign is. The cocktails are fantastic made with their own gin. We had 3 cocktails and one micktail and allnifvthem were really good. For food we had the home made pizza and halloumi and both was very delicious. Would definitely come back

Z H.

The cocktails were interesting and delicious. The staff were welcoming and informative. The fact that the distillery attached creates the spirits in their cocktails is a massive plus for me. Would definitely attend again.

D &. L. E.

Had a wonderful night celebrating my husband’s 50th birthday. Julie, Eduard, Flynn and Elle were absolutely incredible. The service, food and cocktails were outstanding and everyone had a great time. An awesome venue to celebrate a special occasion. Thank you team for looking after us all so well. We will definitely be back!

Damian N.

This little bar punches above it's weight, with expertly crafted cocktails, a seriously enviable selection of whiskeys and spirits, and a delicious menu of nibbles, sharing boards and toasties. The staff are super friendly, polite and helpful - always ready to provide details about the cocktails and spirits (some of which are distilled on site), or accommodate if there is a tweak you wish to make with the food menu. Great to have this local speakeasy within walking distance. Highly, highly recommended!

Petko P.

Great little bar hidden well into an industrial alley in Annandale! Worth the trip thought with a nice selection of craft locally made (like really local like made on site) spirits and mixologist designed cocktails!

Whisky, Vodka & Gin made on site and the cocktails are specifically designed to suite the spirits. All made from scratch including garnishes and liquors. Super nice and intimate.

Kate R.

Well this was a great surprise in an unexpected location! I'd heard the drinks were great, and they were. But they were more than matched by the welcome, the professional (and friendly service) and the wonderful food. All in all a very fine place to spend an evening worth remembering.

Gordon A. V.

Hidden local bar w its own distillery?!🤯😍

$12 cocktails, $6 spirits, $12 handmade pizzas, what more do you want?🥹

You can literally see the distillery through the bar’s window👀 They produce their own vodka, gin and whisky!😍🤤 That’s how they give such reasonable prices for the high quality drinks!🥹

We have been there so many times and each time they give us surprises in their drinks🥹 Truely appreciate their effort!💓💖

This place is at Lilyfield (easily accessible by L1 lightrail!)