By definition, a larder means a room or a large cupboard that's used for storing food. And woah,…read moredoes this shop live up to its name. The Larder is a beautifully arranged store full of gorgeously packaged products that will have you wondering whether you're buying something just for its pretty jar or for the actual product itself. It does make for handy gift shopping though (whose mum doesn't love a block of French chocolate or Blue Mountains handcrafted coffee?). They stock a really great range of Australian and international cheeses, Hunter Valley olive oil by the litre, and top brands like Christine Manfield, Byron Bay Chilli Co and Toby's Estate. If you're on your way to a dinner party or BBQ and need to take along a token offering, grab a loaf of Brasserie sourdough or a cheese platter. The specialty grocer store opened after the owners returned from France and realised how difficult it is to find all the quality local and imported products you wanr in the one place. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable and clearly love what they're doing. There's plenty of parking available, just look for the green and white striped storefront.

Looking for some fine ingredients? Stop here…read more They've got some fine cheeses, breads, pastas, sauces, and more. Lots of artisan-produced foodstuffs from Australia and around the world. Good stuff for gifts to foodie people, or when you need to lay out bits and bites that need to impress. You can also buy quality olive oil in bulk - in their or your own containers - that is much closer to cheap bottled brands. Nice!

The flathead fish was perfectly cooked and accompanied salad was tasty. The manager opened early…read morefor me and allowed me to come in for a drink before they started serving food. Great place to catch a game, drink, or meal!

Best local bar, conveniently located near train. Martin and George are the best bartenders ever…read more We stopped for a short one and spent the whole evening there!!! Cold beer, great company. Highly recommend for a quick drink and some good company. Jozie and Barb Montana USA

This place is fantastic…read more It's a teeny tiny wine bar with a spectacular retro feel. It's all sumptuous vintage, plush antique chairs upstairs, a book case and vinyl records you can play. And of course great wine, and also friendly staff and patrons. Perfection.

We truly had a great experience here. The owner alex was very accommodating and welcoming. You…read morecould tell he truly enjoying making sure everybody was happy. We walked in as two guys from Californian and a Canadian and left feeling like we had been going there for years and was a local. Thanks guys!! Much love from San Francisco!! Oh and try the Ruben it will change your life lol Max Www.maxehrman.com @maxehrman

Our Dram Nation whiskey tasting was using this venue and it was certainly very good. We were able…read moreto have a good chat with the barman about whiskeys and bourbons and found the staff to be really friendly. Our whiskey tasting finished with sliders which were also very good. We will definitely come back here to put them through their paces.

Awesome new bar in the Hills! We dropped in for a quick lunch and tried the fries and the NY…read morecheeseburger spring rolls.The service was really friendly and the place is decked out really well with a mixture of big long bench tables and little booths. There wasn't much of a crowd at lunch but staff were setting out all the reserved tables for the night and it looked like basically every table had been reserved! Pretty comprehensive drinks list and although the food is fairly simple it comes out fast, is fresh, and reasonably priced if you're sharing between a few people. I'd never tried a cheeseburger spring roll but they're basically all the ingredients of a cheeseburger in a deep fried roll - yum! Between this place and Empty Lane up the road the hills are starting to get some decent places to have a drink at.

I've been here for lunch and dinner a few times now and it has not let me down…read more The restaurant is nicely decorated, the menu, service and food are all great, and their attention to detail is impressive. I love the place and highly recommend it. 5/5.

Nice presentation with upscale feel, but flavors did not mix that well. Sirloin steak was tuff and…read morechewy.

Another one of the great bars in the Newtown Area. I actually spotted this one quite by accident,…read moreand decided to simply go and check it out while wandering around the area. Well, it certainly turned out to be worth it because the atmosphere was great. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, which is something that always grabs my attention, and there were also some pretty nice beers on tap as well. This is another one of those bars I'd have no problems returning to in the future.

A great little bar in Newtown, perfect location for any post meal drinks and for a little bit of a…read morechill out. They have occasional Live music, although the venue is small it isn't overly loud and your friends are still somewhat audible during. I love the changing selection of beers on offer (Had a watermelon pilsner I'll never forget) and a pretty mean cocktail menu for the brave. I haven't had the food here as of yet since Newtown is bursting full of new places but no matter what I tend to come back to this little bar.

12/5/24: Met up with a friend's niece whom took us to this establishment…read more My first Australian speakeasy and I loved it. Classy chic. It is dark but that simply adds to the effect. Music was a bit loud so difficult to have conversation. Yummy bites, tasty drinks. Attentive friendly server. If in the area whether native or visitor, add to your list.

We love finding a speakeasy, and this one doesn't disappoint. The fun is finding the entrance. Look…read morefor 70 Pitt Street, and find the doorway, with stairs leading down 2 steep flights of stairs. Knock 3 times, and we were in for 1.5 hours, greeted by nice servers, great music and comfy seats to enjoy the scene. A long list of specialty cocktails, plus a variety of nibbles, and even better, a free bowl of popcorn to start made it tough to decide. Drinks were fun, ambiance chill, and there is free wifi to post Yelp reviews since we are so far underground cell service is non-existent.

I was about to give up on Marrickville, and as I was wandering down the road towards the railway…read morestation I spied this little hole in the wall bar. A part of me thought that hole-in-the-wall bars was a Melbourne speciality, but it turns out that Sydney has its fair share of them as well. Anyway, I decided to pop in for a beer, and not surprisingly, I loved this place. Not only do they have craft beers on tap (and some good ones at that), but also regular events. I came here on Open Mike Night, though nobody was brave enough to take advantage of the open mike. Oh, and the atmosphere was great as well.

What an exciting venue. It's only open at key times but is small, cosy and busy. It has limited…read morespace & seats when things get really busy. Live music is a winner but it's worth checking prior to just showing up ..... otherwise it's a perfect place for that intimate lounge session. Craft beers are a highlight.... and ..... lots of wines .... spirits...... small snacks ....... enough to keep you happy and switched on. Oh !! ...... the mood lighting will definitely put you in the mood for something saucy.

Fabulous bar with excellent service. The cocktails here are amazing and the food is nice too. Our…read moredog was so happy to be allowed in and Hemant the owner is a lovely guy and very welcoming. Definitely one of my favourites in Balmain. The ambience is fabulous with old European style interiors and a fireplace for cold winter days. There are a few tables outside and the menu is mainly sharing plates. Vegetarian choice is limited and I wish there were a few more options for food. The owner does allow you to get pizza from Tipo 00 if you don't like the menu they have. Cocktail list is extensive and there is a good selection of single malts and other spirits. Would happily come here any day. It's a great spot for a chilled evening with friends sipping cocktails and grazing :-)

I have never been here before & was invited there…read more Ordered the beef rib and broccoli - AMAZING!! Ive never seen a broccoli served this way, nor have i ever said my broccoli was absolutely incredible, but it was!! And the beef rib - superb. I broke my diabetic diet to indulge in the pavalova afterwards and fantastic, not too sweet. Will be back if in the area..

Yummy menu, great atmosphere and wine flight towers! I love it!read more

From the owner: Croydon Lane offers an array of shared tapas, fresh cocktails, boutique beers, and a carefully…read moreselected wine list which boasts boutique Australian wines as well as international wines.