Uncle Ming's Bar

Uncle Ming's Bar A hidden late-night basement bar serving dumplings, cocktails, Japanese whisky and chaotic Chinatown energy. A celebration of Asia.
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An opium den inspired cocktail, whisky and dumpling bar! Cocktails
The cocktail list is an extensive mix of classics and Asian styled drinks sure to leave a luscious experience in taste. Holding true to Asian flavours & dedication to quality, the list is always updated with fresh & innovative cocktails. Whisky
Our collection of Whisky is one of the most extensive in Australia. Specialising in rare and unique Japanese Whisky our experts are sure to find a taste to suit your palate. Beer
Our beer list has been carefully selected to showcase the best of Asian brewing. Food
Inspired by the northern and southern style Chinese dumplings, Uncle Mings, has an extensive menu offering delectable dumplings for a light snack or full meal. Meal packages available for group bookings. Our dumpling and chilli sauces are sure to leave you wanting more!

If you’re not sure where to start, start here.A table full of Uncle’s favourites, made for mixing, matching and ordering...
24/09/2026

If you’re not sure where to start, start here.
A table full of Uncle’s favourites, made for mixing, matching and ordering one more.

Build your table at Ming’s.

23/09/2026

Three days until our favourite kind of holiday. 🥟

So, cancel whatever you had planned for Saturday. Dumplings have called!

Celebrate International Dumpling Day on 26 September with Uncle Ming’s and book your tables now!

Uncle Ming knows how to keep a secret. Come downstairs for low lights, good drinks and the kind of conversations best ke...
22/09/2026

Uncle Ming knows how to keep a secret. Come downstairs for low lights, good drinks and the kind of conversations best kept off the record.

Send this to the person you trust with the full story.

Campari, Dolin Vermouth and Nikka Coffey Gin make up the base of our Mingroni. The touch of yuzu is what makes it unmist...
21/09/2026

Campari, Dolin Vermouth and Nikka Coffey Gin make up the base of our Mingroni. The touch of yuzu is what makes it unmistakably Ming’s.

Try the Mingroni downstairs this September.
YCK Laneways

Uncle Ming’s is made for group bookings, celebrations and events that don’t feel like work. Perfect for milestone birthd...
17/09/2026

Uncle Ming’s is made for group bookings, celebrations and events that don’t feel like work.
Perfect for milestone birthdays, team nights and group catch-ups.

Enquire now via link in bio.

A little Japanese wh**ky for your next night at Ming’s. We have one of many bottles waiting behind the bar.Come downstai...
16/09/2026

A little Japanese wh**ky for your next night at Ming’s. We have one of many bottles waiting behind the bar.

Come downstairs and try this wh**ky of the month.

14/09/2026

One dollar. One dumpling. Repeat as necessary.
Join us Tuesday & Wednesday from 12–2pm!

Book your table at Uncle Ming’s.
T&C's apply.

Mondays have officially entered their dumpling era! 🥟Come downstairs for $35 bottomless dumplings in the Sydney C*D, wit...
13/09/2026

Mondays have officially entered their dumpling era! 🥟
Come downstairs for $35 bottomless dumplings in the Sydney C*D, with 90 minutes of round after round landing on the table.

Monday Madness is calling. Book now.
T&Cs apply.

Uncle doesn’t do tea the usual way.Built for the table and best poured generously.Pick your pot at Uncle Mings.
11/09/2026

Uncle doesn’t do tea the usual way.
Built for the table and best poured generously.

Pick your pot at Uncle Mings.

10/09/2026

This is what happens when Uncle gets his hands on a Negroni.
Campari, Dolin Vermouth, Nikka Coffey Gin and just enough yuzu to make it his own.

Find the Mingroni downstairs this September.
YCK Laneways

09/09/2026

Somewhere below the city, Uncle Ming’s keeps things a little darker, a little later and a lot more interesting.

Find your way downstairs.

The clock hits 4, Uncle gets generous.Eight bites and drinks for $8, plus $15 margaritas until 6pm.Clock off and come do...
07/09/2026

The clock hits 4, Uncle gets generous.
Eight bites and drinks for $8, plus $15 margaritas until 6pm.

Clock off and come downstairs.

You know that one friend who never needs convincing when dumplings are involved?Send this to them and make the plan.
04/09/2026

You know that one friend who never needs convincing when dumplings are involved?

Send this to them and make the plan.

02/09/2026

International Dumpling Day is coming to Ming’s. 🥟

Saturday 26 September. Dumplings, drinks and a very good reason to come to Uncle Ming's.

Save the date, send this to your dumpling crew and come celebrate with us.

Sometimes the only thing that’s going to fix the day is a plate of dumplings, a pair of chopsticks and absolutely no int...
01/09/2026

Sometimes the only thing that’s going to fix the day is a plate of dumplings, a pair of chopsticks and absolutely no intention of sharing.

Share this with the person who needs to know this is the plan.

27/08/2026

Campari, the bones of a classic Negroni and then we add a little Ming’s treatment with yuzu for a brighter, citrusy finish. Stirred, poured and ready for September.

Come watch us make one. Better yet, come drink one.

26/08/2026

Mondays are about to get a little better at Uncle Ming’s.

Monday Madness lands this September, bringing our bottomless dumplings to Mondays for a limited time only! Because who decided bottomless was just for the Tuesday?

Come in and make Monday the new Saturday.

Bookings recommended.

This is the kind of red light therapy that works wonders.Text the crew and make a booking.
25/08/2026

This is the kind of red light therapy that works wonders.

Text the crew and make a booking.

Something bitter is coming to Ming’s this September. 🍊Our take on the Negroni, with a Japanese twist. Find our YCK Negro...
20/08/2026

Something bitter is coming to Ming’s this September. 🍊

Our take on the Negroni, with a Japanese twist. Find our YCK Negroni Special downstairs at Uncle Ming’s all month long.

Mingroni. Japanese twist. Ming’s rules.

Available throughout September. T&Cs apply.

Did you know we’re serious about our wh**ky collection?Every month, we pull one bottle from the shelf and give it the sp...
19/08/2026

Did you know we’re serious about our wh**ky collection?

Every month, we pull one bottle from the shelf and give it the spotlight it deserves.

Swipe through to get to know this month’s pour, then come and try it for yourself!

Someone left without paying last night…We thought we’d share exactly what was left behind.Honestly? Can’t fault the choi...
18/08/2026

Someone left without paying last night…

We thought we’d share exactly what was left behind.
Honestly? Can’t fault the choices.

You know when the table looks like this, you're in for a good time. Send this to the group chat & tell them you want dum...
17/08/2026

You know when the table looks like this, you're in for a good time.
Send this to the group chat & tell them you want dumplings!

15/08/2026

The key to happiness? It lies somewhere within a steamer basket 🥟

11/08/2026

They made the first move, now it's your turn. Book your table at Uncle Ming's & let us take care of the rest!

Address

Basement, 55 York Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 12am
Tuesday 12pm - 12am
Wednesday 12pm - 12am
Thursday 12pm - 12am
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 4pm - 1am

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