The Oak Barrel

Best bottle shop in Sydney CBD. The staff is great. They helped me discover some great red wines from Moppity Vineyards. Superior beer collection. Can't ask for more.

Fantastic selection and helpful, knowledgable staff. I'm a cocktail nerd and started bringing home unusual ingredients when I can find them. I found an Australian vermouth here. The shop staff told me the winemaker would be chuffed if I go home and post a photo of me making cocktails with it in California... so I plan to do so! They also had a very impressive collection of beer and cider. I'll almost certainly be back over there before leaving Sydney.

Have been a member for about 3 months and have easily gotten my value already. Great beer, cider and wine tastings. Signed up with the intention of learning a bit more about single malts and admittedly haven't gotten around to it yet. Staff all know their product and enjoy talking about it to those who don't. Big relief because I thought they would be a bit snooty.

Heard there was a place in Sydney that sells a large range of beer and cider and it's close to World Square. I found out that I have walked past this shop many times but have never given it a second thought. How wrong was I not to go inside before but now that I have been inside, it's a great place to get the beers and ciders you would have never tried before. The staff are great and they try to help you with any problems. They stock so many craft beers, ciders and wine from around the world, it's amazing what you can find in there. When I was there, I picked up some French cider and some Australian cider I have never heard before. It is a great place to get your drinks and to discover new things.

I was visiting friends in Sydney and Auckland and after a fine night out in Manly, fancied a beer at my appartment for a nightcap, so went here. I used to live in Antwerp and I like the trappist beers, so was astounded to find a great range of them and other fine Belgians here. It seems it's easier to get decent Belgian beers in Oz and NZ than in London...and in the case of the Westvleteren 12, easier than in Belgium. The chap on the counter was really helpful and it was a pleasure to shop there. I wish them all the best.