Stitch Bar

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Stitch Bar is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar and restaurant in Sydney offering American diner-inspired food such as burgers and hot dogs alongside an extensive list of cocktails and American spirits.

Sydney, NSW, Australia
houseofpocket.com.au
Owned by House of Pocket

About Stitch Bar

Stitch Bar is a New York–style speakeasy and cocktail bar hidden behind a faux tailor shopfront in Sydney’s CBD, operated by the House of Pocket hospitality group. Known for its intimate basement setting, Stitch Bar serves classic and signature cocktails, American whiskeys, craft beers, and a full American diner–inspired food menu including burgers, hot dogs, and bar snacks. The venue caters to walk-ins, group bookings, functions, and after-work drinks, and is located in central Sydney, NSW, Australia.

A Stitch Bar charge may appear on your bank or card statement after you’ve opened a bar tab, ordered food or drinks, paid for a group booking, or settled a function or event minimum spend. The description line may show as “STITCH BAR,” “STITCH BAR SYDNEY,” or sometimes “HOUSE OF POCKET” or a similar variation referencing the group’s parent company. You might also see a temporary pre-authorisation hold if you started a bar tab with your card, a charge from a third‑party booking platform if you reserved a function package, or multiple same‑day charges if you split bills or added items throughout the night.

If you’re unsure about a Stitch Bar transaction, first check your calendar, emails, and messages for booking confirmations, receipts, or photos from a night out in Sydney around the charge date. Review any email receipts from House of Pocket or booking platforms you may have used. To resolve questions, contact Stitch Bar or House of Pocket via the contact details on houseofpocket.com.au with the date, amount, and last four digits of your card so they can look up the transaction, tab, or booking. Common issues—like a bar tab not being fully closed, a pending pre-authorisation that hasn’t dropped off yet, or a split bill mishap—are usually easy for the venue to verify and correct, and any necessary adjustments or refunds are typically processed back to your original payment method.

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  1. Stitch Sydney AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see multiple Stitch Bar charges on the same day?

Multiple same-day charges usually occur if you opened and closed a bar tab more than once, split bills between friends, or made both food and drink payments separately. It can also happen if you paid an initial deposit for a group booking and then settled the remaining balance later that night. Check your receipts or bank app for matching amounts and times. If anything looks incorrect, contact the venue with details so they can review their POS records.

Why is there a higher amount from Stitch Bar than I remember spending?

The amount may include a full bar tab that covered your group’s drinks and food, a function minimum spend, or a service charge agreed to as part of a group booking. In busy environments, it’s also common to add extra rounds or food later in the night and forget specific items. Compare the charge with any printed or emailed receipts, and ask friends if they added items to your tab. If the total still seems wrong, reach out to Stitch Bar with the posted amount and date so they can provide a receipt breakdown.

What is the small ‘pending’ Stitch Bar or House of Pocket charge on my card?

This is likely a temporary pre-authorisation hold placed when you opened a bar tab and the staff held your card behind the bar. The system secures a set amount (often higher than your final spend) to confirm the card is valid, but the final charge will match what you actually spent when the tab is closed. The original hold should drop off automatically within a few business days. If the hold remains for more than a week or you see both a hold and a final charge, contact your bank and the venue for clarification.

Can Stitch Bar set up recurring or subscription-style charges?

Stitch Bar is a bar and restaurant and does not typically operate any subscription or recurring billing for regular guests; most charges are one-off transactions for food, drinks, or event bookings. The main exception may be if you arranged an ongoing corporate or event account with the House of Pocket group, in which case charges could appear periodically according to your agreement. If you see a repeated charge and don’t recall any such arrangement, contact the venue immediately to confirm what it relates to.

How can I get a copy of my receipt or check what was on my Stitch Bar tab?

You can request a copy of your itemised receipt directly from Stitch Bar or via the contact form on houseofpocket.com.au. Provide the exact date of visit, approximate time, the amount charged, and the last four digits of your card so staff can locate your transaction in their POS system. They can then email you a breakdown of all food and drink items, plus any service charges or function-related fees.

How do I dispute a Stitch Bar charge or request a refund?

If you believe you were charged in error—for example, your tab was charged twice, the wrong amount was entered, or you were billed for someone else’s items—contact Stitch Bar or House of Pocket support as soon as possible. Share a screenshot of the bank transaction and any receipts you have, along with your contact details. If the venue confirms an overcharge or mistake, they can process a refund back to your original payment method; processing times depend on your bank and may take a few business days. If you can’t resolve the issue with the venue, you can then raise a dispute with your bank or card issuer.

Why does the charge say ‘House of Pocket’ instead of Stitch Bar?

Stitch Bar is part of the House of Pocket hospitality group, and some payment terminals or online booking systems use the parent company name for billing. This means your statement might display ‘HOUSE OF POCKET,’ ‘HOUSEOFPOCKET.COM.AU,’ or a similar variation rather than ‘Stitch Bar.’ The charge date and amount should match your visit to the bar or a related booking. If you’re unsure, contact the venue and mention that the statement shows House of Pocket so they can verify it for you.

How can I contact Stitch Bar about a charge on my statement?

Visit houseofpocket.com.au and navigate to the Stitch Bar page for current contact details, including email and phone information. When you reach out, include the date and time of the charge, the exact amount, the name on the card, and the last four digits of your card number. This lets staff quickly find your transaction and explain what it was for, send an itemised receipt, or investigate any potential errors.

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