Black Penny Bar is such an exciting find, hidden at the back of Surry Hills. Friendly people, interesting craft beer, wine, music and art. Check it out. A fun small bar. Find out more at my WeekendNotes review of Black Penny Bar here
Market City Tavern is one of those places that come alive at night but are ideal for a dusk retreat during the week, spring to autumn. The balcony on level 3 has plenty of tables and chairs with a neat skyline view, and you can sit and relax, sipping some wine for awhile with only the slight pinging of gambling machines in the background. I chose a light and slightly peppery shiraz and did some work on my novel when I was there last. Worth checking out if you’re looking for some solitude.
The Bear Bar Craft Beer If you haven’t been to The Bear Bar in Haymarket, I thoroughly recommend you give it ago. You can read more about it in my pun heavy WeekendNotes Review here: The Bear Bar
A short walk from Central Station on the Surry Hills side quickly brings you to a hidden Japanese restaurant featuring cozy seating, many Japanese whiskeys and a great little atmosphere. Being a Yakitori restaurant too, expect delicious chicken hearts and livers on sticks, carved ice in high ball glasses, and a range of Japanese drinks to make your mouth water. We ordered the chicken hearts, chicken livers, meatballs and eggplant. The food was amazing. We also tried a couple of their cocktails and some nice sake. The sake was served in a Tokyo Bird bottle, which was a nice touch. Highly recommended.…