Gin Lane Sydney Cocktails & Dining

Down on Kensington Street, Gin Lane is that rare, intoxicating collision of high-concept mixology and proper British comfort fare. Eight years deep and still setting the pace. Ask any serious Sydney spirits geek where to find true botanical wizardry, and they’ll point you straight to this moody, dimly lit room. Owner Grant Collins orchestrates wildly theatrical, movie-themed pours—think dry ice, bespoke glassware, and serious juniper pedigree. But the real insider flex right now? The food. Chef Nelly Robinson recently dropped an unapologetically British dining concept that completely elevates the space. Those booking weekend tables know the exact drill: kick off with a guided gin-tasting flight, then demolish the flawless lamb Sunday roast. A proper, soul-warming plate. Finish it all off with a sticky toffee pudding drenched in rich caramel sauce. Intimate. Buzzing. Pure hospitality magic.