The Argyle
The Argyle
3
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Monday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
The Argyle is situated in The Rocks, in one of Australia’s oldest buildings . The venue has a rich historic feel, with a uniquely modern take. Housed in the 1820s Argyle Stores building in the heart of Sydney’s Rocks precinct, The Argyle retains much of the original heritage-listed structure. An iconic Rocks hotspot, The Argyle has become a favourite of both locals and visitors alike since its opening in 2007. It holds a series of unique bars spread over two levels – including the famed outdoor cobblestone courtyard! The Argyle is a venue to suit any mood or occasion.With six bars held over two levels, we have a variety of event areas to suit any mood and function – so whether you decide to hide away in a booth, gather friends around the high tables, chill out in the lounges, or venture out into the open-air sandstone courtyard, the choice is yours!
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Neighbourhood: The Rocks
The first residents of the Rocks were convicts and sailors from the old nation. As the oldest neighbourhood in the city, the area's cobblestone streets host more than 100 heritage sites and buildings, including the oldest house in Sydney, Camden Cottage, which was built in 1816. Taste a “midi “ or a “schooner” of beer and dine “al fresco” on the waterfront at some of the oldest pubs in Sydney. The weekend markets at the Rocks are where you can find local artists' hand-made souvenirs, organic food and designer jewelry in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. To enjoy some of the best Australian and international contemporary art, the MCA museum is open every day and select evenings. At the end of a long day of sightseeing, be sure to save energy to dance the night away at the area's many late night entertainment venues.
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- Circular Quay • 5 min walk
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3.0
551 reviews
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emilydddd
Sydney, Australia32 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
My friend made a group booking for her birthday event. Despite this, we were required to line up for half an hour and upon arriving at the front of the line we had to pay an unexpected entry fee. The security guards were hostile and aggressive to all the patrons. I ordered drinks to the table which did not arrive. When I approached the bar about the problem, they could not provide the cocktail I ordered and instead gave me a drink worth less than what I had paid for. The bathrooms were unclean. The outdoor surface is uneven and unsafe. This is not a venue I would recommend to anyone.
Written 1 May 2021
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Swerdos
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Friends
Went here with my girlfriends after my hens lunch at Mexican down the road. We were having a great time, dancing and drinking. Got asked to leave, which we accepted because we had been drinking a bit. As we were walking out though, the female bouncer knocked my drink out of my hand and started verbally abusing me. I was in shock. Asked why she did that, and she just flipped out, started power tripping on us. I very calmly said to her we were happy to leave and respected their decision but there was no need to get aggressive. She then got other male security guards out to intimidate us and was so disrespectful. I’m not an aggressive person and don’t like conflict, so I found this behaviour very confronting and unnecessary. I would NOT recommend going here. So rude!
Written 15 March 2020
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402nicholasr
Greater Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I get it it’s a public holiday throw on 10% but this place doubled the prices charging $28 for a bowl of chips and $17 for vodka coke if that isnt saying we have no respect for our customers then what is people . Then when one of the females in our group questioned the price to the bar women she sent 6 security guards to throw us out . Security then apologised to us and told the bar women to go back to her station . What a joke . Tbh the majority of the staff were rude , the venue ran out of cups to serve our drinks . Crazy shambles . If it wasn’t for the event by a third party organisers we would of never stayed at this place . Joke
Written 3 January 2020
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Jess P
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • Friends
Very disappointed with the service and overall experience that we had at the Argyle. As a group of young women we were immediately singled out by the security guards and Manager for talking amongst ourselves while waiting in line. One of our friends was singled out and taken from the line aggressively by one of the security guards. She was then lectured as if she was a child by the security guard and threatened to be kicked out and therefore be stranded on the street alone at night. He made it incredibly personal by saying “she is pissing me off right now” before storming off to speak to the manager. We then were all pulled out of the line and humiliated in front of everyone else waiting and forced to grovel to the security guard and manager. We were told that we are young girls who need to learn how to respect authority. This was all because of a comment my friend said to our group asking if the people behind us were famous because they were getting let in before us. This harmless comment caused the manager and security guard to take a power trip due to their bruised ego’s.
The rest of the night only got worse. It was filled with angry security guards on a power trip refusing us water and telling us to sit down when we tried to request water, which never arrived. It is my understanding that in an establishment that serves alcohol, it is illegal to not provide water, especially when requested. In addition to this we waited over an hour for our drinks to come.
Overall, my friends and I will not be returning to the Argyle and I strongly urge all women to avoid this bar if they want to be treated with respect.
The rest of the night only got worse. It was filled with angry security guards on a power trip refusing us water and telling us to sit down when we tried to request water, which never arrived. It is my understanding that in an establishment that serves alcohol, it is illegal to not provide water, especially when requested. In addition to this we waited over an hour for our drinks to come.
Overall, my friends and I will not be returning to the Argyle and I strongly urge all women to avoid this bar if they want to be treated with respect.
Written 13 December 2020
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Zoe
1 contribution
Oct 2020
Terrible experience!!! we came out on a friday night and our drinks took 45 mins to come!!! and then we went out for a smoke and at 11:30 they wouldn't let us back in even though our things were inside and we had friends inside. Also the security was horrible, the way they treat people and yell at people is mind-blowing and disgusting. Especially the guys who were standing by the entrance. This place is not worth the hype and I will never ever come back to this horrible place
Written 16 October 2020
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ksufan88
Wichita, KS6,447 contributions
Nov 2022
We arrived at 5 PM on a Thursday evening right as they opened. This bar/restaurant had a doorman confirming if we had a reservation as all of the tables had been pre-reserved. Luckily, we just wanted to have a few drinks and were allowed to sit in the open air courtyard and walk up to the bar to order. Their happy hour (5-7pm) had quite a few drink selections priced at $5 which we thought was a nice value.
Written 28 November 2022
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Adam
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Dec 2021 • Friends
Me and my mates rocked up sober as a bean, big chubby sexy out front had a laugh with his mates in front of us then said we’re too intoxicated where we didn’t make a peep. Went to ivy after, didn’t get discriminated against for no reason. Argyle 0/5 but 1 is the lowest I can give
Written 18 December 2021
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George B
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Friends
Booked tickets to The Argyle for NYE. We made our way to the club after watching the fireworks and so didn’t arrive until 1:30AM. On presenting our tickets we were told that there was no more entry into the club and were simply told to F**K off by the staff, we then watched them close the gates in front of us. What club shuts at 1:30AM on NYE?!?!This would have been fine had we known, but when we booked the tickets the only info given regarding timings was that the club shuts at 3AM - to me this is the time entry would be denied. We paid over $400 for 4 tickets for the NYE special and have still not received a penny of this back . We’ve emailed The Argyle directly and heard nothing. Don’t book tickets to this club. Be warned.
Written 3 January 2024
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Harry G
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • Business
Disgusting staff where we were
Reseated disrespectfully like we weren’t even paying. Security treated us like we weren’t even human and kicked me and my family out like we weren’t people. Would rather go to McDonald’s than this place due to the disgusting service. I hope this place gets shut down to this appalling to the absolutely horrendous service. Absolutely filthy.
Reseated disrespectfully like we weren’t even paying. Security treated us like we weren’t even human and kicked me and my family out like we weren’t people. Would rather go to McDonald’s than this place due to the disgusting service. I hope this place gets shut down to this appalling to the absolutely horrendous service. Absolutely filthy.
Written 23 April 2021
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Sofia B
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
We just ve been in this place and they have a happy hour sign on the table and online saying that what happy hour and when we ve got to the place they said that happy hour was not on. The manager said with the most horrible attitude that there is nothingness they can do and that it was a lie. His attitude was horrible and the kick us out “saying that we were shouting”
Written 11 July 2020
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Will guys ever change on your security policy or randomly throwing people out from the club? We all come over there to have a good time not to take home a bitter experience.
Written 1 April 2019
Horrible security and staff! Unreasonable, forceful for no reason and just plain rude. They also should probably be educated on the law..
Written 28 June 2019
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