Cargo Bar and Lounge provides authentic black-and-white photochemical photo booth sessions in Sydney, Australia, preserving classic analog darkroom chemistry. Snap an analog portrait at one of only two genuine chemical photobooths left in Sydney. Tucked inside the hip Cargo Bar and Lounge, this rare machine develops your black-and-white memories in minutes—no digital tricks, just tangible magic. Get your 4-poses before it's gone!
Opening hours for Cargo Bar and Lounge: Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM. Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM. Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM. Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM. Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM. Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM.
Cargo Bar and Lounge
OperationalSydney
Cargo Bar and Lounge is listed as operational in Sydney, Australia. Black and white strips, cash only.
Location & directions
52-60 The Promenade, Sydney, Australia
-33.86866, 151.20183
Telemetry
- Format
- B&WAnalog
- Hours today
- 12:00 – 11:00 PMopen now
- Payment
- Cash Only
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Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions about Cargo Bar and Lounge
Is the photo booth at Cargo Bar and Lounge still working?
Yes, as far as we know. We last checked on May 18, 2026. If you turn up and it's out of order, tap "Report an issue" on this page so the next person doesn't waste a trip.
How much is a strip at Cargo Bar and Lounge, and can I pay by card?
The price is posted on the machine. Cash only — bring coins or small notes. Most analog booths in this range run a few pounds, euros or dollars a strip.
Is Cargo Bar and Lounge a real film photo booth or a digital one?
Real film. Prints are black-and-white, developed with real chemistry inside the machine, so expect to wait a few minutes for the strip to drop.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk up to Cargo Bar and Lounge?
Just walk up. It's a coin-op booth, not a hire service — no booking, no attendant. If the venue is open, the booth is on.
How many photos do you get at Cargo Bar and Lounge, and how long does it take?
One strip of four shots in black and white. The machine takes the four in quick succession, then develops the strip on the spot — usually three to five minutes before it drops into the slot.
What time can I use the booth at Cargo Bar and Lounge?
Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM. The booth is inside the venue, so those are the hours that matter.
How do I get to Cargo Bar and Lounge?
It's at 52-60 The Promenade, Sydney. Use the map above for transit, walking or driving directions from wherever you are.
Can I get into Cargo Bar and Lounge with a wheelchair or a pram?
We haven't checked access at this venue. Classic booths have a fixed bench and a curtain, so the booth itself is a tight fit; the venue's own access is the thing to ask them about.
What if the booth at Cargo Bar and Lounge is out of order when I get there?
It happens — these machines are decades old. Scroll to "Nearest booths" in Sydney for the closest alternative, and tap "Report an issue" so we can flag it for everyone else.
When was Cargo Bar and Lounge last checked?
May 18, 2026, by us. If you've been more recently, mark it visited on this page — that's how we keep listings honest.
About
Snap an analog portrait at one of only two genuine chemical photobooths left in Sydney. Tucked inside the hip Cargo Bar and Lounge, this rare machine develops your black-and-white memories in minutes—no digital tricks, just tangible magic. Get your 4-poses before it's gone!
Hours
Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Verification
- Status
- Operational
- Last checked
- May 18, 2026
- Source
- community sources
- Classification
- Analog
- Listing updated
- May 18, 2026
- Photo signals
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