Odd Culture’s CBD bar takes inspiration from New York’s pioneering 1970s nightclubs, such as underground queer club Paradise Garage and the infamous Studio 54. The venue, designed by Sarah Watt of Studio Vista (Ragazzi, Bar Copains, Palazzo Salato), is divided between an upper bar and a sunken dance floor lined with banquette seating.

Early in the night, it’s quiet enough to chat, with tables on the dance floor. DJs and live performers take over from 7pm and, later in the night, the tables are removed and the dancing kicks off until 3am or 4am.

Daiquiris, disco and dancing. Sydney’s suddenly got some ’70s swagger.