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Maybe Sammy
Sydney, Australia · Theatrical, film-inspired cocktails · Australia & Pacific
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
provisional 2026 rating
★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Sydney, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Maybe Sammy is a theatrical cocktail bar in The Rocks, pairing film-inspired drinks with polished, playful service and regular live music. Book a 90-minute indoor sitting, choose outdoor seating, or reserve the Pink Room for a group; walk-ins are also welcome. The mood is celebratory and the room gets lively.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
115 Harrington St, The Rocks NSW 2000, AustraliaThe Rocks
- Style
- Theatrical, film-inspired cocktailsChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours (partial)
- Wednesday–Saturday, 16:30–01:00.Sunday–Tuesday hours are not stated.Source checked 2026-10-02 · Source
- Booking
- Indoor tables for 2–7 and outdoor tables for 2–8 are bookable for 90 minutes with no minimum spend; walk-ins are welcome. The Pink Room takes groups of 8–14 for two hours with an A$100 per-person minimum.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Prices
- The owner's current What's On page lists A$8 mini cocktails during Wednesday–Saturday happy hour (16:30–18:00), A$10 Maybe beer and A$15 house wines. Regular full-size cocktail prices are not confirmed from a current list; the site notes service and payment surcharges.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- The owner still links a film-themed cocktail gallery, but the individual entries displayed there are dated 2025. Its current What's On page also lists happy-hour mini cocktails and drink-and-food bundles.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
62.9 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 71.8
- World's 50 Best
- 50.4
- Top 500 Bars
- 79.5
- Spirited Awards
- 51.4
- Regional Recognition
- 83.6
- Serious press
- 27.5
- Social Vibes
- 56.0
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
80/ 100
Score context
Dated 2025 visitors often praise the theatrical cocktails and attentive service. One guest enjoyed the staff but found the drinks disappointing and pricey; another liked the drinks while finding the music too loud. Expect a lively, small room.
Guest score details
What guests like
- distinctive, well-presented cocktails
- attentive and entertaining staff
What to know
- one party found the drinks disappointing for the price
- music was too loud for one otherwise happy visitor
Source excerpt
“Those cocktails were special.”
Source: tripadvisor.com.au (linked below)
Review & discussion links
Crowd signal
Google 4.5★ across 1,120 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.