Venuestar Review Its name means 'The Room', and that's not the only German thing about Der Raum, which specialises in German beers, steins and pilsners. But big smelly beer hall it ain't - on the contrary, Der Raum is a dark, intimate cocktail bar with downlighting and jazzy music often of the Rat Pack variety (although DJ decks spin more modern tunes as well). The cocktails are award-winning and we can assure you they aren't served in pineapples with paper umbrellas. Julie Whiting
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Readers' Reviews Something of a secret, this little bar is by far the best cocktail bar I have experienced outside London. I cannot recall seeing a better spirit range in Australia. The cocktail list is novel, featuring some of the most delicious drinks I have had the pleasure of tasting. There is a classic feel about the place; the uniforms, the music (lots of rat pak classics are played) .. it's what every cocktail bar should aspire to be. The beer list is extensive but strictly all German. But don't panic - there's something for everyone here. The place is very dark and intimate with lots of candle lighting.
The staff really seem to know their stuff and are refreshingly open and friendly. It's definitely my favourite bar in Australia, and Der Raum really stands up on an international scale. I just hope the standards will be maintained when the secret gets out.
Jim Bond, Sydney, 02/03
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