We came in for drinks and it was lovely. The staff are very kind and friendly. The drinks were excellent. They've got an interesting menu with things like aracini and sliders all under one roof. The bar/ restaurant is small, but the seats are really cozy. read more

SBK Sydney - Australian Near Me - Kirribilli, NSW

Collect the whole set of Small Bars! I just did, this was the last one I needed after the CBD and Crows Nest. And, y'know, all the Pokemons. I also have footy cards and pogs if you're interested. It's kind of cafe-like, and slots nicely into Kirribilli's village feel. There's some cruisy table and chair combos for casual pavement lurking - I always take the fresh air chairs, they're the money seats - or you can prop up the bar downstairs. Expect a raft of craft beers, and if you're lucky they might have some white sangria infused with strawberries on the counter to avail yourself of. Grand for an arvo tipple or a business meeting that ain't too business-y. read more

What a great little tucked away find ...... a familiar piece of inner west feel right here in the North. Great coffee, great food, professional staff ...... I feel close to home but am miles away ........ I will be coming back for sure. read more

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Small but mighty nook of a restaurant / bar. Perfectly decorated and conveniently located by the train station. Didn't manage to try the food but we quaffed a beer, and looked over the bar selection. Lots to see in this space. Good place to go for a 2 person conversation (date?) - you can hear, but there's enough background noise from everyone else chatting, no one is likely to pay much attention to you. Very busy! Wait staff were wonderful. Would I return: Yes Would I recommend: Yes read more

Anywhere that serves mulled wine in winter gets a thumbs up from me. Small bar, like its two sister bars, has a comprehensive wine list with plenty to choose from by the glass, including a delicious Malbec. There were a few interesting cocktails on the big blackboard over the kitchen including a salted caramel espresso martini. I saw the bartender make a good dozen or two in the time I was there but I wasn't game enough to risk what could potentially be an alcoholic Starbucks frappe, particularly after my friend's complaints of the underextracted coffee she'd had here one morning. The food however is a bit ordinary. Great school prawns but it's pretty hard to stuff up something you just deep fry. The chickpeas were a bit mushy in their chickpea and pumpkin braise (don't you just love the super descriptive names restaurants use these days), making it all a bit textureless. Great sweet potato gnocchi but why so stingy with only 6 in a serve? Hats off to them for have hooks for coats at the door, and I was super excited about the bike pedals attached to the bar stools (finally, calorie neutral drinking!!) but was disappointed to find that the pedals were fixed in place. Great for a drink if you're in the neighbourhood but I wouldn't get onya bike for it. read more

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What a lovely cafe! Stumbled across this wee gem when walking around Kirribilli after the markets. Great coffee, home-made desserts (I tried the steamed ginger pudding - delicious!) and really friendly staff. For something a little different on a winters day, give the mulled wine a go. A really popular choice and great local hang out :) read more

SBK Sydney - Australian Near Me - Kirribilli, NSW

So while visiting Sydney while waiting for an AWS Summit to kick-off the next day, my co-worker and I literally stumbled into this gem of a place! Tucked away just after crossing the Sydney Harbor Bridge, SBK is nestled among other establishments in the quaint borough known as Kirribilli (or Milsons Point according to Google) We were cheerfully greeted by the Bartender / Manager who quickly discerned we had missed ANZAC Day. He then shared with us some great insight into the daylong observances and celebrations. This included the 'sunrise memorial service' followed by some great food and libations. And let's not forget the only day in the year whereby you're allowed to enjoy a generational tradition of playing 'two up'! To help us get in the spirit, he offered us our first ever ANZAC Biscuits (aka THE most delicious Oatmeal cookie! EVAH!)... What I totally forgot to mention was the awesome drinks we enjoyed: I had my first ever Agave Cider plus afterwards, I enjoyed a very delectable Salted Caramel Espresso Martini! (Ok, maybe I'm over sharing here, but I felt I needed to smoke a cigarette after drinking this! I kid, mostly!) On to the food: We split the scrumptious Pork Sliders. (Apologies, forgot to take a pic!) Ambiance: the bar stools foot rests were bicycle pedals! How adorable! You don't need to walk as far as we did, but it's definitely an enjoyable great plus great views and you avoid paying the $250 walk on top of the bridge experience. Trust me, the views were just as awesome on the bridge! If your feet are barking at you, head up to the Milsons Point Train station and take a taxi back to Sydney CBD (Downtown in Aussie speak!)! Enjoy! read more

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In the calmest Sunday afternoon hours we stopped by a new gaff wedged between Pizzeria Rio and the bottle-o for a beer and a late lunch, just before a jaunt to the cinema. Colourful, oozing style, with a wonderful soundtrack and a distinctly European flair, I utterly adored it. From the impressive meal it opened with to the delicate dessert creations that formed a centrepiece, I found it a wholly rewarding experience, and remarkable value. I have decided to rate The Grand Budapest Hotel five stars. Oh, the small bar? Right... Right. Unlike Wes Anderson's new opus, it was sadly generic. Since the franchise of Small Bars™ first opened up in Erskineville and Crows Nest to 'ooh's and 'ahh's, Sydney's been overrun by similarly cramped spaces repurposed to sell booze to workaday alcoholics. I have to admit that this one does use its space well; I walked by in its first week and was amazed, peering in, by what looked to be some genuine nightlife going on in the shoebox compartment. On Sunday it was airy and spacious and inviting. But there's not much identity to it beyond that - it's just an inoffensive place to get a beer. Do we need that so desperately, anymore? I'm not so sure. The greater issue is that this bar also takes pains to laud its own kitchen - it's right there in the title! But the food - again, unlike the film, which I highly recommend - is not good value Each tapas-style plate was meagre and uninspired in creation; dry cubes of chicken breast, "jerked", were small enough to make a half-dozen McNuggets look like a hunger buster; the whitebait is about a third of the size of the one they sell upstairs at Street Market; and I have to say that it's the smallest plate of chips I've ever seen. They weren't even great - soft, rather than crisp, and unseasoned. A fine chip needs no aioli. These do. Half a dozen pricey shared plates later and I remained largely unsated. If you're looking for your seventh Marlborough Sav-Blanc of the week and a snack to tide you over between brunch and secondsies, check out Small Bar and Kitchen. If you want to experience something interesting and fill your belly, go see the Grand Budapest Hotel and order a large popcorn. read more

I love this bar, always warm & welcoming the food is tapas & they have a good selection to suit every taste. They have a number of specialist bottled beers & mulled wine in winter. The decor is just right & creates a feeling of being relaxed & intimate, where you can sit alone savouring a craft ale or can meet with friends & share tapas! Perfectly cute bar read more

SBK Sydney - Chicken bites, Olives & King Prawns - Tapas heaven - Australian Near Me - Kirribilli, NSW

We frequently pop down to Small bar on the weekend for breakfast. This is a bar though so your usual breakfast offerings are there - coffee, tea, bacon & eggs, fresh juices etc. however, no milkshakes, smoothies, pancakes etc. The service is exceptional and the food is really tasty. It is reasonably priced and a lovely spot for breakfast. read more

This place has a great vibe. Perfect place to come to have drinks with your girlfriends post dinner - still peckish? No problem, have some nibbles and keep the drinks coming. Great service and friendly barkeep! read more

We visited here as a group from work for lunch. It was a stinking hot day and unfortunately we could not feel the air con at all which made it uncomfortable. I liked the quaint stools which reused stationary bicycle pedals as foot rests. I ordered a beef salad which was divine. The beef was succulent and portion size was great. My colleagues had a chicken salad and a sandwich which all looked delicious. Presentation was fantastic. Definitely will come back. read more

I have been to small bar a few times and always order the chicken pesto sandwich for lunch. The sandwich is fantastic; seasoned chicken, crunchy bread and creamy pesto. The salad on the side is just as good with the balsamic dressing. I have always experienced great service and the food is brought out in a timely manner. Lunch specials are great, too! A meal for around $10-$15 is a big plus! read more

Far too expensive, even for Kirribilli. At these prices, The Botanist offers a better range of meals and wine.

Great location and great cocktails. The food however is always a big letdown and always seems to be served without any hint of a smile. Go to the Botanist. read more

Tasty pork belly buns. Crunchy on the inside and fluffy steam bun on the outside. Mojitos were very tasty and there is a peekaboo view of the bridge and water. A must try! read more

Good venue with tasty tapas, decent selection of wines and beers, and very friendly/attentive service. High recommend the sweet potato gnocchi. Would definitely go back. read more

Good atmosphere and great food! Risotto was excellent ! Love the quaint space. The food is always amazing. The service is very friendly and welcoming. read more