Bat Country

The jerk meathead fraternity boy bartender who idolizes 1) Blach Sabbath and 2) himself is reason enough not to go again, but because of the atmosphere and good cocktails we’ll give it another go. Not only when we attempted to order a drink at the bar, did he say «its gonna be a while» (when the other bartender heard then promtly and kindly took our order) and he blatantly ignored other patrons waiting for a drink, but was quick to serve all his mates when they came in. We attempted breakfast here once before and the service was so slow we left.

use to do 50% discounts on Tuesday with a movie ticket but now its only 20%
overall drinks selection is great, espcially if you;re a cocktail lover!
some nice niche bottled beers, and 2 young henry’s on tap, but need to expand a few more real ales on draught for the craft beerheads!

A random little time-​warp bar in the middle of Randwick with delicious, slowly-​made cocktails.
9.00pm on Wednesday night I’ve made a last minute decision to go for a drink somewhere local that I haven’t been to before and I end up at Bat Country; where the paintings on the walls are ancient, it’s stuffy-​hot inside (thank god for the breeze through the back door) and the menu is whacky.
They’d run out of Sav Blanc but a Pinot Grigio has come to save the day. I highly recommend the San Juan Slipper cocktail (vanilla vodka, passionfruit, apple, pineapple and agave)! The Smoking Mary cocktail is not for the faint-​hearted or vegetarian. I don’t suggest going to this bar on a school night for a quick drink because there’s only one bar tender making cocktails and he’s taking his sweet-​ass time.

I have a long list of reviews waiting to be written but we had such a good time here it can’t wait, so it pops to the top of the pile.
Disclaimer, I know a staff member here, thanks goodness, or we may not have gone.
A very eclectic bar, café and restaurant in a strip of bar cafes and restaurants, with the owners huge Hunter S. Thompson fans. Tells you something right there.
Staff are quirky, menu is small but actually quite thoughtful, cocktails, wines and beers likewise thoughtfully selected.
For four of us we ordered four share plates and a main — two servings each of the calamari and rump steak share plates, and 10 hour cooked rib for the main. O yeah and the roast head of garlic and sourdough. Yum!
Glass of Young Henry’s finest lager, bottle of white, away we went.
The calamari is possibly the most tender i have ever eaten — amazing. The rump steak, rare-​ish and sliced with a dipping sauce, lovely, garlic and sourdough, fantastic. Then along came the ribs, slabs of beef so tender and delicious I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Seriously, best cut of beef I’ve eaten in ages.
Then we ended the evening with several whiskies from the pleasingly broad range they have available — BOOM! Winner right there.
So, get the hence forthwith. You will not be disappointed.

This is easily one of the best cocktail bars in Sydney. Not the sex on the beach shitty fruit cocktail bars, but a true cocktail bar. I’ve personally sampled the New Orleans holy trinity of Sazerac, Vieux Carre, and Louisane cocktails, and the attention to detail, presentation and skill of the bartenders (particularly the manager), is outstanding. I *cannot* recommend this place highly enough, it’s the *ONLY* good cocktail to be found in the Eastern Suburbs and handily one of the best in the city. Go! Go now!

These guys get it. Great food, good coffee, amazing cocktail list and retro tunes honestly takes hipster to a whole new level.

I love this funky little bar in the spot! You will not be disappointed. If u like tequila, have the Matilda may. Just awesome.

Thank you Randwick for this little gem of a place — how nice it is to have a bar like this to go to for brunch and/​or a few drinks without having to go to the CBD if I’m not in the mood.
Went there for brunch — my bacon and eggs I must say were nothing special, just standard, but the almond croissant my friend and I shared… worth every calorie and then some.
The waitress was super friendly, was wearing a Led Zeppelin shirt AND they were playing good ol’ classic rock. Such a refreshing change from most bars in Sydney.
Can’t wait to go back to try ‘The best cocktail in the world’ — I might even settle for second best.

Do it! you will not be disappointed. This place is interesting, fun and quirky without a hint of the pretentiousness (not mentioning any names, Bondi). Food was affordable and delicious. A great range of craft beers. Fabulous service from a funky waitress with the gift of the gab. I have just got back from NYC and I am missing it so much it hurts. This place put a stop to that.

Coming of age in the USA in the 1960’s we missed Woodstock (STRIKE 1) and most issues of Rolling Stone so never heard of Hunter S Thompson (STRIKE 2) but we are still in the game and have arrived at Bat Country in Sydney, Australia for a bit of cultural remediation! It’s a half hour bus 373 ride off the beaten tourist track and worth the trek for boomers and the kids/​grand kids who love them. (Past parks, schools, horse race track, brick apts, neighborhood shops). Friendly service. Water provided immediately without asking.
East Eight Hold Up gets your day off to a good start so does the coffee. Late breakfast of Green Eggs & Ham and lunch of free range chicken breast with beet root purée were delicious and good sized. Gluten free options are available.
Listening to soundtrack I’m pretty sure that if Forrest Gump were to meet Johnny Depp it would be at Bat Country. «Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know…» …which cover of Rolling Stone will capture your attention in the can. Vintage décor!
Walk 10 min down hill to beautiful Cogee Beach then bus back to central city.