Hemmesphere

1 Not Recommended

Drinks  1      Ambience  1      Service  1      Value  1     

Never going back! Worst experience ever. Staff were so rude and unpleasant. They have the false sense that they are more important than you. I asked politely twice for water and was ignored both times. When I went to the bar myself, the barman was incredibly rude and the waitress slammed down the drink and rolled her eyes. No tip! Do not recommend!

Oct 10, 2009 

7.8 Recommended

Drinks  9      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  7     

I've enjoyed each and every visit to Hemmesphere, whether it's a nightcap with my partner after dining at Est, or entertaining a group of clients. The atmosphere is smouldering and sophisticated. Definitely for an older crowd who have left their raving days behind them. Having table service from your comfy lounges is a huge plus, and their drinks list is great. I go for the Green Fairy cocktail.

On the downside, the decor's beginning to look a little tired, although it's hard to notice that level of detail in the ambient lighting. And hopefully your company's too good to leave you picking at the stains on the upholstery! Service is efficient enough, but they're definitely not employed for their knowledge or wit. Cute girls with vacant stares. The atmosphere and drinks list certainly makes up for it. It's not like you're there to debate economics with the drinks waitresses! I'll be back.

Oct 26, 2008 

9.3 Highly Recommended

Drinks  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  7     

Me and my girlfriend love this place. It has to be the best bar in Sydney. The atmosphere attracts an older crowd which is important to me at the moment! I love that you can sit and relax, and the drinks come to you.

The bar food is delicious also and the service is the best. The girls are happy to guide you through the drinks menu. The Honey Basil martini is a must!! Bit pricey but drinks and service are impeccable.

Oct 10, 2008 

9 Highly Recommended

Drinks  10      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     

Cocktails were perfect and the service was great too. Always had a great suggestion for a cocktail and always turned out great. The ambience is great and the seats are very comfortable (loungy) but sometime the music can get a little too loud. I pretty much had to shout at my friend at some points during the night. The only think I didn't like was the fact that the person sitting behind us was so close that when he put his arm behind his chair, I couldn't lean back without lying on his arm. The seating arrangements definitely need some reshuffling. I also saw a $20,000 champagne on the list. Very extensive list is it not?! Overall, I had lots of fun and would go back!

Sep 08, 2008 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Drinks  9      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  8     

I love going to Hemmesphere after a nice dinner to relax in a great atmosphere and have a great cocktail or night cap. I recently decided to organise my birthday drinks there for about 20 people. The staff helping me with the booking were very helpful and we got a couple of great corner couches and were very comfortable and had a fabulous time.

I wanted some nibblies as well and the staff organised Sushi platters from Sushi e which were delicious and a very substantial amount. The cocktails may be pricey but the list is fabulous and I think worth it. Not only will I keep going back but may even have my next birthday drinks there!

Jun 19, 2008 

6.3 Average

Drinks  8      Ambience  8      Service  4      Value  5     

Great surroundings and drinks list (although pricey). A shame that our unfinished bottle of French champagne was 'thrown out' while we were smoking in the court yard (we had previously informed the waitress of our whereabouts). The vague, yet polite waitress explained that she thought we had left and had therefore disposed of our bottle. Strangely enough when we looked over at the reception area, staff were drinking champagne. Expensive tastes...

Oct 08, 2007 

4.3 Below Average

Drinks  4      Ambience  8      Service  2      Value  3     

Ridiculously overpriced drinks, snobby staff trying so hard to be....cool? They need some real lessons. Its so pretentious, but I guess its full of pretenders so it made its mark on the wannabe crowd.

Sep 20, 2007 

4.5 Below Average

Drinks  7      Ambience  7      Service  1      Value  3     

We had 8 people with our group, the last 2 arrived a little late, experienced massive problems gaining entry (after we had spent over $1800 on the bar tab) the door staff ruin the relaxed feel of the place. Too much attitude, the interior is beautiful, beverage menu is fairly pricy, but happy to pay. We will never go back due to the door staff. I have never experienced any problems with security at any venue, Hemmesphere have some issues they need to resolve.

Mar 21, 2007 

7.5 Recommended

Drinks  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  6     

This is the place to go to relax with friends and chat without having to scream to get over the music. Smooth tunes play and the wait staff are attentive. Cocktail and drink list are great (but expensive) as is the food menu (even more expensive but even yummier!). This place isn't for mingling but for private parties.

Nov 05, 2006 

4.5 Below Average

Drinks  6      Ambience  4      Service  4      Value  4     

Hmm bit boring with lounge music blaring. Pretty Hired guns (waitresses) float around with pouting lips waiting to pounce on a guy with the right combo of money (lots) and looks. Cocktails are nice though overpriced. The door guys should also relax and let more people in to give it more atmosphere. One visit is usually enough..

Sep 24, 2006