ivy

I went few times a Thursday night as entrance is free. If the place is pretty impressive and nice i cannot say the same about the music. At the second floor there is rnb music which nice if you like this kind. Downstairs there is a big room with random music, the do just put a music and add some really bad techno drop. Ex: playing nirvana and then house music then back on nirvana. Sometime he plays a good music and when it ends he plays another music without link with the previous…
There is a pool on another part of the club which is nice and music is kind of house there (my favorite pet for the music. Price are like others clubs in cbd (expect 10 – 13 $ for a 33cl beer and 20 for a cocktail.
If you don’t mind about the music and can have fun even if music is not good you can go on Thursday it is pretty crowded and free otherwise don’t go there. Might worse it a Friday or Saturday, I have to try.

This place was a complete complete waste of money. Went here on a Saturday night with my husband. He’s from the USA and I wanted to show him a nice club in Sydney. We have been to a fair share of nice clubs in places like Vegas, Houston, Mikonos, cabo, Rome, etc.
Entry was $ 40 per person. We got there just after 10:30pm. I had seen pictures online of dancers doing circus like acrobatics and was expecting for this price some good entertainment. Got in and although the venue was nice the music was not to our liking. It was some type of dance club music. For the size of the venue they should have had different music in different areas. We walked around to different rooms and it was all playing the same stuff. We asked 4 different employees about the dancers/​acrobatics and they told us it played on the hour, every hour.
We waited and waited and eventually left out of boredom. Drinks reasonably priced for Australian standards (around $ 10 for a bottled beer or house wine)
We heard at least 2 comments from other guests saying it was the worst $ 40 they ever spent. Don’t go here. Sydney has other great options for bars and clubs. This place steals your money.

If the weather is right and you fancy a spendy cocktail in an upscale yet comfortable setting, than the Ivy is the place for you.
The bar staff was very friendly, helpful in selecting a drink and making sure you enjoyed it when you come back for another!
The pool wasn’t dip-​worthy in that it could be cleaned to perfection, especially given the rooftop and high end CBD neighbourhood. However, it was pretty to see and be seen at.
Prepare yourself for loads of suits during the week, pizza fresh made, and a good selection of cocktails. It was the perfect combination of elegance meets summer. A great place to entertain a client or take a date before dinner.

Qui est a Sydney et né part pas a l’IVY !!! The place to be !! à tous ceux qui profitent de cette place !!! pensez bien à ceux qui ont dus repartir !!! profitez bien !!! On connait tous ce moment enjoy IVY !!!

The Ivy was fun! I had a flight that next morning bright and early at 6am so I didn’t stay long but the pool area is perhaps the most fun space, though the venue is huge. Very well dressed crowd. The red cups remind me of college frat parties, very cheeky.

What a bunch of obnoxious fools.
Our Dawn Service for Anazac Day was interrupted multiple times from music blasted from the venue. The last post over shadowed with pretentious dance music.
This place has got to be burned down sooner or later.

I came here for a friend’s birthday party back in January and we had a great time. The espresso martini may have had something to do with it. It was delicious and normally not a drink I’d get, but they kept coming so I couldn’t say no right?! Give one a try. It was a packed house that night, the crowd was good and bartenders did a great job hustling through. Great atmosphere too. Rooftop party in the middle of Sydney. Not too shabby.

The food during lunch is pretty decent and moderately priced.
At night this place turned into a full insane nightclub. It’s definitely worth a visit if you want to look at the Sydney nightlife.
Several stories and a pool rooftop bar. Moderate sized dance floor which is one of the few places in Australia to actually dance.

Came here on a Friday night. I was in the mood for EDM that night, so I didn’t particularly care for the music (90s and early 2000s hip hop) which I always hear in my town, but after a drink I was good.
We must have not explored the entire place because we were just in one room and the upstairs part was closed that night. The place was pretty packed and service was good. They had some free food which reminded me of Boulevard3 in Hollywood.
The crowd was full of friendly happy people. Some dude came up to us with a sign saying «Free Hugs» and gave us both a hug. Lol. Randomness.
Other than that, I was a bit disappointed. Especially since I wanted a Buttery Nipple shot and the bartender had no clue what I was talking about. I had a White Russian instead and it was pretty tasty.
I see in photos that there is a pool and some comments about it being a huge Vegas sized club. I hope you don’t mean the tiny RocBar in Vegas. Lol. I will have to come back and see the rest of the Ivy, apparently.

I’ve been sitting on this review for about 9 months now… I should probably get around to finishing it.
*Pacha Saturday night review
I spent a couple of days in Sydney after wrapping up a 3 week business trip to Australia. Some googling/​Yelp searching led me to Ivy on Saturday night, which apparently was run by Pacha (yes!). I anxiously got tickets and head out on my adventure.
Arrival
Apparently the gods thought it would be hilarious to cause a monsoon on my main night out in Sydney. It was one of those nights with constant rain, and even though my hotel was only a 10 min walk from Ivy, I was soaked by the time I got there. I feared that the crowd would be smaller due to the weather, but boy was I wrong. Line moved fairly quickly, and I was inside in under 10 mins.
Inside
Club is huge. Like, Vegas super-​club huge. If I were meeting friends here, I’d likely have to give them all GPS units so that we could sync up later. The main area in the front had a couple of bars and an open courtyard area. Of course, in the pouring rain, people were dancing and grinding while getting soaked. Well done Aussies!
Multiple levels, multiple rooms, different music genres. Personal favorite was hearing «Summertime Sadness» for the first time here, months before it got big in the States. Close second was doing the Harlem Shake for the Sydney peeps.
Trendy, fun, wild (complete with hot chicks on stilts… why not?), crazy light shows, awesome music. Pacha Sydney might just be one of my favorite club experiences. Not sure how the scene is on other nights, but Saturdays are a must.
Pros
Great music
Great crowd /​hot ladies
Tons and tons of space
Cons
You might need to bring a map to navigate

«Because saving our livers is not an option.»
One of the many places hidden along George Street. Is it a restaurant, a bar or lounge? Who knows!
My friend took us here on a Thursday night. We liked the place and atmosphere so we came back the next day. Whoa, it was a different environment but in a good way! Thursday night was definitely more relaxed, but Friday night was much crowded — from after-​work happy hour people to girls’ night out to guys’ night out. Great mixed crowd and atmosphere with 2 huge bars on either side.

I’m an American studying in Sydney for 4 months and this was my absolute favorite spot for nightlife. But only on Thursday nights because I’m a poor college student and I can’t afford to pay cover charges when I go out!
By far the most fun I’ve had going out in my short time here. After the first time I learned to wear a bathing suit under my dress so I can jump in the pool!

I love this place. I’ve visited less than a handful of times and it’s a hit or miss. The crowds can get a bit out of hand normally on a Friday or Saturday. Very cool crowd full of interesting individuals.
The drinks can run deep into your weekly funds but very good. My personal favorite is «wet pussy». Yummy!!!
The events here can be super awesome so it’s all about keeping the right people around you. ;)

If you can avoid the crowds on Saturday and Friday nights, this place is a really nice destination.
The best night is probably Thursday, but early on in the week is also a nice time to have a few quiet drinks.
The architecture of the place is worth appreciating (tip — during the daytime is the best to appreciate it). Each section has its own theme, from the Ivy Den area, to the main bar, the change room bar, pool bar, and the Ivy Penthouse.
There are plenty of things to do during the day, such as lunch or a Sunday afternoon chill out place by the pool if the weather is nice.

I was in Australia on vacation (holiday) about two weeks ago and when I stayed in Sydney, I stayed right across the street from Wynyard Station. We wanted to check out some nightlife, but didn’t want to have to take any taxis or have to rely on public transportation to get there. I got in touch with a friend of a friend that is a Sydney native, so he gave me a website (Merivale) to check out. All of the places looked pretty awesome and the best part… the majority of them were literally right around the corner from the hotel. We paid the $ 20 bucks to get into all of the clubs, so we checked out Pool Club first… very cool scene up there, but it was a little chilly (hate that I chose the winter season in Australia to make this trip), but I definitely liked the décor and the vibe. This was the first time I went out in a different country, so I caught myself looking at what other people were wearing and what’s «in» in different countries. The women dressed pretty similar to how the ladies dress here in the US. The guys on the other hand… where do I begin? I certainly didn’t get the memo about the skinny jean movement over there, sheesh… not a good look whatsoever. It was either skinny jeans or people looking like they just got off work at their corporate office and didn’t change (suit and tie… the very uptight, businesslike look)…it’s Friday night, loosen up a little bit fellas and leave the spreadsheets at home. We went downstairs to use the bathroom (also walked into a girl and guy getting it on… they forgot to lock the door, lol), which was part of another club, Changeroom. Loved the themeing of the place and the music was definitely the highlight of this place. I didn’t realize Australians had a great appreciation for old school (mid 90s) hip hop and knowing the songs word for word. I wished the place had a bigger dancefloor, but I could still have a good time there. Last but not least, we headed downstairs to Ivy… it felt like something out of a dope ass music video. Definitely loved the ambiance of this place. It was hella chic and lots of beautiful people. This was definitely like a spot you would see in Las Vegas or in the Los Angeles area. I would’ve given the place (complex) five stars, but the drinks were hella expensive… i’m originally from NYC and I don’t think I ever paid $ 20 for two bottled beers. I would definitely come back though, if ever I saved up enough money to make it back to Australia.
P.S, does everybody smoke in Australia? Sheesh… from all the people I saw walking and running across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, I figured it was a healthy city. Everybody I saw was getting a smoke in at the club. Hopefully, they will follow suit and ban smoking from bars and clubs like it is in my city, but I’m sure people will find a way around that too

La musique n’est pas géniale, et les consommations né sont pas données
Mais il faut aller à l’Ivy rien que pour le cadre!
L’endroit est vraiment magnifique, l’intérieur est ouvert sur un cour avec des arbres, des fauteuils, une mini piste de danse Superbe!

I used to walk by this place at night thinking. omg, seems like a really fun place to go. Such a fun place to go out. I went here a few times when I lived in Sydney. Omg. I love it!
The pool bar is fantastic. you need membership sometimes. but if you eat at the restaurant, it’s easy to get in. Plus, once I just told them I had a reservation and demanded to get in (I’m American) and they just let me in. They have fantastic bathrooms as well with showers inside. My friend accidentally turned this on once when we were drinking.
This scene is definitely very Caucasian. you’re not going to get diversity here.
Also love the Ivy. there is a series of expensive restaurants in this building. but then again, you are paying for the posh atmosphere. Drinks are approximately what I expect here.
My favorite drink was the shot «the wet pussy»… so good. :)
I take my friends here when I want to impress and have them enjoy a night out.

The summer we never had is officially over, and autumn/​winter is looming. So, when an unexpectedly sunny Friday appeared, I couldn’t think of a better reason to head to Pool Club, for perhaps one last hoorah.
Pool Club, located on level 4 of the Ivy Complex, is the jewel in Ivy’s crown. This open air bar is set around a centre piece of a sparkling, crystal clear aqua pool, complete with palm trees and private cabanas. The bar has a retro 1950s St Tropez vibe. Good looking pool boys parade around with light blue t-​shirts and white shorts, providing a little eye candy.
The crowd varies, from after work suits, to those who’ve made a long trek into the city for an evening. One minute it’s ultra sophisticated, the next minute it’s ultra not. Expect to pay a $ 20 cover charge some nights.
When it’s warm enough, guests can be found stripping down to their bathing suits and taking a dip in the sparkling swimming pool. Don’t be surprised to see floating swans, inflatable thongs or what not, providing the perfect prop with which to frolic. With the handy Changerooms (complete with lockers and showers), they’ve really thought of everything. But, when it’s cooler, the pool still provides the perfect setting for a chilled evening or afternoon.
Beware, this is not a cheap bar (would you expect anything less?), you will need money to burn, but the drinks are good, especially the cocktails. The Mojitos we have this evening go down a treat.
You can be sure there will always be a hot DJ to listen to, whether you visit on a Friday evening, or a Sunday afternoon. In fact, spending a Sunday afternoon at Pool Club, is not such a bad thing, is it?

Ich war 2010 das erste mal als Backpacker in Sydney. Nach 6 Monaten backpacking an der Ostküste wollte ich mal wieder eine Abwechslung zu den üblichen Backpacker-​Kneipen und Clubs. Das Ivy ist auf jedem Fall einer der hochwertigeren Clubs in Sydney und Australien in dem du von morgens um 11 bis spät in die Nacht feiern kannst. Damit du so lange auch durchhälst, bietet dir das Ivy neben zwei Restaurants, dem Mad-​Cow (einem New York-​Style Grill) und the Kitchen, auch eine Cocktailbar in der eine sehr entspannte Stimmung herscht und viele Chill-​out Areas und ein Pub im englischen Stil. Natürlich findest du Tanzflächen, sowohl im Haus, als auch auf der sehr stilvoll eingerichteten Außenterasse mit Pool. Die Party geht meistens schon mittags los und geht bis tief in die Nacht. Die Musik zum größten Teil elektronische Tanzmusik. Wer also bei seinem Backpacker-​Trip auch mal wieder eine Abwechslung von den üblichen Rucksack-​Touristen benötigt ist im Ivy genau richtig. Besonders zu empfehlen sind die Garden Party Nächte. Allerdings ist das IVY auch nicht ganz billig. Für ein Bier zahlt man etwa 6 dollar und für ein Getränk mit etwas mehr % zahlt man durchaus 15 20 Australische Dollar. Trotzdem bleibt das IVY ein absolutes MUSS.

Un bar discothèque aux couleurs printanières !
Personnellement, j’ai bien aimé le Ivy. C’était la première fois que j’y allais.
Ce bar discothèque se trouve sur George Street ce qui est très central.
En ce vendredi soir à 1h00 du matin, je n’ai pas payé d’entrée: bon point. Par contre la bière que j’ai prise au bar m’a coûtée 7,50 dollars. Mais je n’ai pas eu l’impression d’avoir perdu mon argent car le cadre est unique et sophistiqué orienté cosy-​chic. La salle est grande et on a l’impression d’être dans une cour intérieure avec ses arbres et ses guirlandes de lumière. Les serveurs sont super originaux avec leurs bermudas et chaussettes montantes.
J’ai trouvé le lieu vraiment fantastique. Si vous imaginez un jardin fleuri et frais avec des meubles de jardin en fer forgé peint en blanc, le tout de nuit avec des lumières tamisées… vous êtes au Ivy ! Des balcons de l’étage, on peut s’asseoir et regarder la foule s’activer sur le dancefloor. A priori il y a une piscine mais malheureusement elle était fermée… une prochaine fois !
Le DJ passé une musique très commerciale mais au moins, on connait et on danse.
Le public… très chic, très in, très bodybuildé et m’as-tu vu, peut-​être un peu too much, comme sorti tout droit de la série Gossip Girl. Mais bon, de temps en temps, c’est appréciable le mode «bourré classe» et les conversations qui font rêver de devenir milliardaire :-)
J’y retournerai volontiers et n’ai pas peur d’être fatiguée de ce genre de lieu ou déçu un jour. Les avis évoluent avec nous !

If you come here on a Friday or Saturday night, you’re going to find the place packed to the brim with men who have spent too much time in the gym and are now looking to show off their work, and women who want to sleep with them but are playing hard-​to-​get. Then, squish all these people into a room together, shoulder to shoulder, get them all drunk so they think they’re rubbing up against each other, and you have the Ivy.
But if you actually want to come here to enjoy the place, come early on a Friday (be gone by 7pm) or come on a weekday when the place is empty. It’s not the greatest place to come, and with a bit of looking around, you’ll find something more interesting. Cocktails are around $ 17, are weak and take way too long to mix. It really is «meh, sure, why not» kind of place.

I’ve decided to reconsider my review for the Ivy that I wrote earlier this year for two reasons: a) because I’ve recently had an experience there that I think sums up the place pretty well and b) because I was too generous with my three star rating and I now see what everyone else in Sydney has been talking about.
We’ve been to the Ivy many, many times before and have never really had a problem. The people that allow entry I’ve always excused for their abrupt, sometimes rude behaviour and treatment of people because they’re doing their job and they have to put up with a lot. But this time I couldn’t find an excuse for them. We’ve been up to the pool before, it was early, no big deal. Two groups of people — same situation. The couple in front told us they weren’t on a guest list but they were allowed up. We told them the same thing, and they told us to come back later because there were four of us, and the other two were allowed up because only two people were allowed up at a time. It didn’t sound right to me, but we left anyway. Two of my friends left soon later, and we were going to follow them. So before the remaining two of us were about to leave we went back to her (there was no line) and she said there was a cover charge of $ 20. I just sort of shook my head and said we’d rather get out of there. I couldn’t believe that she told us to come back later only to make us pay the cover charge. And the fact that she lied to us after letting people up in front of us? Just how greedy are these establishments nowadays?
Also, when I was taking photos of this place for my review, I noticed that one of the bouncers made his way over to me and was looking over my shoulder. I told him what I was doing. Then the bouncer proceeded to say the Ivy sues people for writing up anything without their consent. I assured him that the point of reviews is to ensure that people are aware of what their getting into before they do. I didn’t want to argue more, since the bouncers at the Ivy have a certain reputation and really don’t seem to mind provoking people.
Sadly, it took an experience one too many to see what the Ivy was really like. But see for yourself, then share it too.

OK, if I was basing my review on a single visit on a Friday or Saturday night, then it would get 1 star if it was lucky, but I’ll give it 3 as it can actually be a pleasant place to come for an afternoon/​early evening drink during the warmer months. Sitting in the outside part of the main bar, without too many people packed into it, makes you forget that in a few hours it’ll be packed full of posers. And plus, you don’t have to deal with, erm, over-​zealous bouncers. It’s not cheap, we know that, but where in Sydney is nowadays? And there’s no view of anything. But the outdoors area is nicely shaded by the high sides of the building around you, which keeps it relatively cool during the hot summer months.
Night times at The Ivy are pretty well-​known, but the afternoons are far more pleasant.

C’est trendy, mais bon, la musique est parfois vraiment nulle! Il fait une chaleur à crever même si c’est ouvert sur l’extérieur! C’est bien situé, au coeur de la city, et le cadre à l’intérieur est bien sympa! Donc, à faire au moins au fois!

One downside to the restaurant are it’s prices. While it may be more expensive than your local cheap eat, this restaurant is well worth your hard earned money. You will do doubt be a repeat visitor with the delectable and delicious menu. Parking is conveniently free and right on the doorstop of the restaurant. Feel free to bring your own wine as the restaurant is B.Y.O. Visiting Ninja restaurant is an experience– one which will leave you thirsting for more!
The moment you step into The Ivy’s gloriously glamorous walls, you feel as though you’re gracing the covers of a Ralph Lauren luxury advertisement. The Ivy thinks of everything– from bathroom attendants to coat-​check facilities. You’ll find the cocktails listed at exorbandent prices starting at $ 17. You may recognise the infamous Ivy Pool from music clips featuring The Black Eyed Peas or Brian McFadden. Famous celebrities such as Lady Gaga have also spotted gracing the stairway-​to-​heaven staircase, transcending three levels.
Sydney’s in-​crowd are given priority entry, making entry often difficult or virtually impossible after 10pm. Entry has been likened to breaking into a nut– very hard. Pretentious people are not few and far in between, making people watching a highlight of the night. The Ivy is also renowned for its sushi and Tepanyaki, with 5 star service and an excellent array of beverages and food. Be sure to keep your eye out for the Ivy’s insane parties and music events with the It-​crowd in attendance!

Endroit cosy et trendy de Sydney. Ambiance et clientèle chic. Une des plus belle boîte de la ville, avec fontaine, bassin et jet d’eau au centre. Plusieurs salles et musique généraliste. En semaine after work sympa mais c’est surtout les soirées du vendredi et du samedi qui sont à faire.

Si vous souhaitez sortir sur Sydney, il est indispensable que vous allez la bas !
En effet l’IvY est la boîte la plus réputée de Sydney !