The Absinthe Salon

The vibe was very unique. Mysterious and intriguing. The host was very informative of the selection. Decor was beautiful and made the experience whole. The chosen absinthes were very good. You would never think the alcohol content was so much until you've had a couple. They have a limit of 3 and you will see why. A great place to bring friends as its a place where you don't have to scream to the person next to you.

Absinthe Salon is myself and a dozen or so friends, FAVORITE place! The selections of Absinthe are world class, as is the ambiance, and the incredible service. The moment you walk through the doors you are propelled back into time - a time of decadence, poetry and romance. The staff are delightful, charming and informative. A wonderful place for all and any occasions!

This is by far my favourite place to drink in Sydney. Catering to a niche market, the staff know their product better than anyone and are more than pleasant. Don't be put off by the 3 drink maximum, it's more than enough. And don't forget to make a booking on Friday or Saturday evening, as it gets quite busy. You will leave this place feeling uplifted and happy.

The Absinthe salon in Sydney’s Chic Surry Hills is unique in that they only serve absinthe ~ 28 varieties and all ranging in flavour, taste, price and alcohol content. Stepping up to the nondescript door of the absinthe salon, you ring a bell to announce your arrival. There are no signs indicating what lies behind this iron clad doorway, just a simple plaque with 87 Albion Street gives those in the know the indication that they have arrived at there destination. When I visited the salon, I felt like I had stepped back in time and in doing so felt rather underdressed in my hipster bootleg blue jeans and long flowing navy blue tunic. Drinking absinthe is a ritual. Its social with no rush as you need to allow time for your drink to slowly draw itself. Once you decide which absinthe to try, its best to start off with the lower alcoholic varietals as they are very much like your entree ~ you need to ease yourself into it and awaken your taste buds gently. The absinthe fountain on your table is filled with ice and water. Your host then free pours you a dose of absinthe at the table and instructs you on what to do next. There is a 3 drink maximum at this salon, but trust me you wont be disappointed by this as you can fully appreciate the experience and enjoy the taste of the absinthe. A Sydney MUST DO!

Went here once with a large group of friends for a farewell. As I dont drink for personal reasons i just had Water. The owner then questioned why I was not drinking, then became very hostile to me in front of the group. Then aggressivly tried to laugh his comment off. I really liked the place, the other staff seemed really nice and I would love it if more places were like it. But I would not recommend it at all after this experience.