The Long Goodbye

Nestled in Darlinghurst, The Long Goodbye is a film noir-inspired cocktail bar that offers a unique and intimate drinking experience. The bar's interior features vintage furniture, dark timber tones, elegant wallpaper, and flickering candles on silver candelabras, creating a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era. Patrons can relax in comfortable corners or gather around a small dining table, enjoying classic cocktails under mood lighting and period music. The bar's menu is dynamic, with bartenders crafting drinks based on patrons' flavor preferences, utilizing an eclectic mix of spirits, including house-made liqueurs, amari, and bitters. Signature cocktails include the Strawberry Blonde, a take on the Ramos Gin Fizz, and The Long Goodbye, a mezcal-based drink with lime syrup prepared sous vide. The Dante Sour combines rye whiskey with house-made black sesame-infused honey, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and egg white. Live jazz and blues performances are featured on Thursday evenings, enhancing the bar's nostalgic ambiance. The Long Goodbye is open Tuesday from 5 pm to 11 pm, Wednesday to Saturday from 5 pm to midnight, and Sunday from midday to 5 pm.