Palms on Oxford

Palms on Oxford may not have been the highlight of my night out in Sydney, but it was still a fun experience in its own way. The venue has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and entertaining live performances that kept the energy going throughout the evening. What really stood out for me, though, was the music. If you're a fan of the 80s and 90s, you'll probably find yourself singing along to plenty of familiar hits. The playlist brought back a lot of nostalgia and created a great vibe. The performances were enjoyable and the crowd seemed to be having a good time, making it an easy place to unwind and enjoy the night. While there are other venues that might offer a bigger production or more polished experience, Palms on Oxford delivers what many people are looking for: good music, entertaining performances, and a friendly atmosphere. Sometimes that's all you need for a memorable night out. I'd happily return for another dose of those classic 80s and 90s tunes.

My first and maybe only (?) time here. Descend into an alternative world with the tracks pumping and guys bumping until the wee hours. Be prepared for some friendly jostling as the dance floor fills!

1 star Really disappointing and upsetting experience at Palms. We paid the entry fee, went downstairs, bought drinks, and then my partner asked a security guard where we were allowed to go with our drinks if we wanted to smoke a cigarette. The security guard downstairs indicated that we could go back upstairs to the street. When we got upstairs, the security guard on the door — a tall man with a beard — immediately became aggressive and told us we couldn’t have drinks there. I explained that his colleague downstairs had specifically told us it was okay, but instead of handling the situation professionally, he became abusive, swore at me, and spoke to us in a completely unacceptable way. I understand venues have licensing rules and security staff have a job to do, but customers should not be abused for following instructions given by another member of the venue’s own security team. The issue could have been resolved calmly in seconds. Instead, we were treated with hostility and disrespect. We felt so threatened by the way he behaved that we left two full drinks on the stairs and departed the venue immediately. We had paid entry, bought drinks, and then left almost straight away because the security guard’s conduct made us feel unsafe. A venue on Oxford Street should know better. Security staff are often the face of the business, and this interaction completely ruined the night. Based on this experience, I would not recommend Palms.

I had a great time here. Entry on a Friday night was $7.50, including cloak check. My drinks were good and affordable. The crowd was attractive and friendly, and the music was great. I would come here again.

I’ve always been a fan of going to Palms especially towards the end of last year and start of this year. The staff are always great and the security are amazing. But I think the venue is shortfalling on their DJs. Towards the end of last year, there was a refreshed vibe coming to the venue with a younger generation of DJs that actually perform and mix. I came a few weeks ago on Friday night only to being forced to watch music videos and hearing music stop and start and I just couldn’t bare it. Looking around and seeing others dumbfounded and confused. The other night my friends and I thought I’d try again on a Saturday night and the same thing. And walking out I heard similar comments from people leaving. I’ve looked on their social media to find they have resorted back to their old DJs. Hopefully it’s just for the winter. Might try again in a couple months. Music videos playing on the big screen on the busiest nights of the week? I felt like it should’ve been more suitable for bingo.