Cancelled my booking the day before
Cosy little bar with friendly staff. Hidden away in an alley way. Had a couple drinks, would definitely recommend this bar for wine lovers!
Absolutely loved this place! It's hidden in an alley but so busy, we had to wait about 15 mins to be let in. The bartender also cooks meals in the main bar area, and recommended a delicious wine for us! We also ordered a Brie cheese which came with peach slices and bread. It was such a good cheese! We then had to order dessert, which was like a chocolate mousse type thing with toasted pepitas. I usually do not like chocolate mousse but I absolutely loved this dessert. Will return!
I love a good wine bar and Sydney just doesn’t have nearly enough! Although one of its first is still one of its best.
Named after infamous Darlinghurst resident Tilly Devine, this wine bar tucked away in a laneway doesn’t really have a lot in common with the 1920s sly grog queen. It’s warm and inviting, with low ceilings, red bricks, hanging plants and date night tables for two.
There’s a 300-strong wine list, which is just plain dangerous. Lucky the staff are wine educated and happy to educate others on all things wine.
What a fabulous place to have an intimate gathering. This little bar is tucked away in an alleyway off Crown Street, and has a great vibe and quality cocktail food to accompany drinks.
Cute bar down a small laneway that is a little hard to find. The place is very dark inside and perhaps more suited to winter evenings than bright summer nights. Extensive wine list with a huge choice and good range in prices to suit every budget.
The food menu is very small but if just wanting some cheese and wine this is the spot. We shared the pasta Rotolo of the day which was a bit disappointing. The prosciutto and melon was fantastic.
Would recommend for drinks and a cheese course after dinner somewhere else.
Awesome bar with a very intimate atmosphere. The wine list is incredible and the staff were more than attentive and really knew their stuff!!
Cute little bar that's hidden on crown lane. Friendly staff and good wines but pricey and limited food menu. We had their olives, breads with cured meats and cauliflower gratin which was tasty but it would have been nice to try some of their pates which was on the menu.
Still, I'm glad I got to try this bar which I have heard of many times! It got very busy on a Friday night so get in early to score a table!
A lovely wine bar to have a low key drink in! Good luck finding the place as it is a bit of a trek but it's worth it if you're a wine lover.
The service is really good, I had a lovely conversation about organic wine with the bar tender which was fantastic. I ordered a vodka soda which was good, my friend ordered a rose which was amazing because it wasn't quite like a fruity rose and had a touch of sourness to it which was brilliant.
The ambience was great even on a sunday night!
I highly recommend if you love a good wine and to relax with some good music.
The name says it all, we "Love, Tilly Devine". Definitely the place to be if you're looking for a truly unique wine experience. They have an extensive list of boutique, natural wines, great seasonal varieties and service is always friendly and attentive.
Gorgeous, tucked-away little place. It's super cosy and plays rad old-school tunes. I'd like to see a more extensive by-the-glass menu, but overall it's great.
We found this spot after a recommendation from a friend. It's tucked down a side alley in Darlinghurst, almost blink and you miss it. Once you are in, it is a gorgeous, moodily lit den that is perfect for dinner with friends or even a relaxing drink. There is no pretense and yet it oozes with coolness. The wine was great and the food was even better. The staff were friendly. and we had a terrific time. Definitely heading back again soon.
TLDR - Fantastic wine menu, delicious little dishes to accompany the wine. Prices feel reasonable for the place. Highly recommended.
So first and foremost. The wines available are humorously explained (at least to me), and should allow anyone not quite familiar to pick out something they want to drink. The list is extensive and most styles are catered for, even some lovely alternate varietals and styles.
Food is well priced and of very high quality whilst still being simple and small. If you missed dinner you could find some thing to fill you up. Why not match some wines with your food and settle die for a lovely evening.
I'm such a wine lover and I had one of the most delicious Tempranillo Rose's here. It's small so I prefer to go earlier when it's easier to get a table and you can hog the waiters to brain pick their recommendations. Service has been sound on all occasions.
LTD was the first time I visited a wine bar, the first time I splashed out $75 on a bottle of wine, the first time I was given a wine glass bigger than my face and had to hold it by two hands. These days I know my wines Australia or International much better and easily order wines over $100. But I still remember that night with 5 friends we stumbled across and were intrigued by it's name LTD. Lovely ambience and friendly staff, I wonder if they still serve with that massive wine glass?
Large range of very good wines. Great atmosphere. Nice hidden spot. Rather small, but charming. Had the cheese platter and it was very good. Would recommend.
With the help of google maps, I navigated my way into a small lane where this little gem is hidden. It's a cute lil place that's perfect for catching up with small groups of friends. I went here for a girl pal's birthday pre-drinks. We didn't order food, only drinks. The wine list is impressive with a good variety (though bit on the pricey side). Staff were friendly and service was good. Would consider visiting again. :)
Fabulous wine bar in a great location . Industrial vibe , great atmosphere and good music. Extensive wine list, something for every palate . The staff know their wine and are happy to give advice / have a chat .
an absolutely devine wine bar (see what I did there? ;) ). Situated in a laneway (very Melbourne) the vibe is calm and relaxed and the wine list amazing. They have a bit of a focus on natural and minimal-intervention wines and I was like a kid in a candy-store trying to decide what I wanted to drink. Just lovely and pleasantly peaceful for pre-dinner drinks on a weekday. They also have a fab looking food.
You’ll remember the first time you visit Love, Tilly Devine. It starts when you head down a dodgy alley and around the corner to a stripped brick frontage that looks like a page straight out of Sydney history. You’ll find yourself saying ‘wow’ or ‘cool’. This wine bar is both. Navigating the wine menu is almost as difficult as finding the place, so don’t be shy to ask for help. While you’re deciding on a wine, take a look at the food menu which, unlike a lot of other small bars, seems to find the right balancing act in both portion sizes and taste: oysters, cheese plates, mixed salamis. Not a meal, but more an experience. You don’t have to limit your indulgence to night time either – the place opens at 4pm on Sundays and is a great way to warm up in winter or hang out on an easy Sunday afternoon.
The crab bruschetta was addictive, the crab meat was beautifully soft in contrast to the crunch of fresh fennel and fragrance of torn parsley.
Oh isn't' it lovely when you are pleasantly surprised. This little gem has been tucked away in a back ally of Darlinghurst for quite some months now. I have tried many times to go but finally I got there and after all the build up it was such a pleasure. The food highlight for me was the artichoke crostini and that gorgeous fresh ricotta cheese. Ah simple, perfection, I love.
Renee Gourmet Goddess
+4.5
Orange wine and pre dinner eats.. I was thrilled to find this little bar open at 5pm on a weekday for a cheeky pre-dinner drink. I thoroughly enjoyed a glass of orange wine (made by some "chilled out dude called Patrick" from the Yarra Valley) and enjoyed a lovely little duck paté. The staff were so welcoming and offered me some complementary roasted winter vegetables so I couldn't resist staying for another drop. Great organic wines on the menu and a talented chef making great bar treats.
Great wine, outstanding service. A good place to take friends you want to impress. Didn't eat here, just came for the wine.
Seriously, if I'm going to pay so much at least pour me a decent quantity of wine! Love the atmosphere and setting but need a bit more money in my purse for this place!
Went here last night for a private function. Food was amazing. Love the feel of the place too.
Amazing. Fantastic wine list! Finger food is very good too.
Super expensive though!
Great wine bar. Always crowded and you may have to queue to get in but once there a great lively atmosphere.
Superb wines from a really extensive list. An expensive hobby to come very often but doable as a naughty occasional treat.
Of the bar snacks, the duck pate deserves a special mention. Yum.
Wine List. Wine list is not for the faint hearted, this list can be intimidating even for the seasoned wine-o. The space does seem a little cramped pushing the whole intimate seating thing a bit far. The staff were friendly and on the ball, my glass stayed full and the cheeseboard was worth a try.
Nice addition to the Sydney wine bar scene; all food designed to be eaten with the wine - so not a large selection but perfectly adequate considering the wine! It's always good going to a place where the staff are knowledgeable about their products and can pronounce it correctly!
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Great place, friendly staff!. I don't normally get on the internet to praise bars and the like, however, this place is a revelation.
It's great to see a real wine bar, with a wine list longer then the food menu. The staff are really friendly and have an amazing knowledge of their product, we turned up during what seemed to be a really busy period (from what I hear they have plenty of busy periods), but they were really nice about it and took our name and let us know about a pub around the corner where we could get a drink.
We got a call about 10 minutes later letting us know there was a table waiting for us, we had to finish our drinks at the pub, but the lovely lady on the door told us not to worry, that we should relax and finish our drinks and the table would be waiting.
Once we got in, we were given a cozy table in the corner, it was great, so much warmth.
The food was excellent, a perfect accompaniment to the great cab franc recommended by one of the owners (the one with the nerdy glasses?).
I really loved the pate, so tasty I'm salivating just typing this.
I will totally be back. I have been letting all my friends know about this place, however judging from the reviews I've seen I'm not the only one.
And on a side note, the music was awesome!
I took my boyfriend there to celebrate his birthday on Friday night and we had a great night! A little bit of wait for food, but the combination of light pinot noir and very helpful waitresses made up for it. I would recommend this restaurant for sure. Thank you team!
This is the cutest little bar around. I don’t really want to rave too much about it because I want it to stay a secret but if you do manage to go you will love the location, the food and the drinks. Both the wine list and beer selection were fabulous. We shared a meat and cheese board before hopping on to our dinner spot. A perfect place to meet friends and share good times.10/10
Myself and a group of girlfriends really enjoyed our Saturday evening here. The ambience and vibe is fantastic. The staff were very attentive and knowledgeable, had a fantastic bottle of wine on their recommendation and ended up ordering a couple more. Can't wait to return.
Torn about whether the food, wine, staff, or music selection was the best thing about my partner and I's date night at Love, Tilly Devine. So I guess all 3 have to be tied as exceptional. Great spot, can't wait to come back.
cassandra martin-smith
+5
Wonderful little gem of a place, fantastic friendly service and wine knowledge incredible food and more ***** importantly allergies were not an issue for them at all **** all food was speedily modified to suit my celiac and dairy free requirements and the food was actually AMAZING!!! easily one of the best meals I have had all year! I will be back for seconds of the Ceviche :)
Food is great in general. The duck pasta was divine, However, we were only allowed to have set menu (which I understand as it makes it easier for the kitchen). However on adding up the cost of individual dishes per the a la carte menu , they add up to less than what they have charged us for the set menu offered. As I have also requested to swap out the ceviche dish since I can't have that now, my husband also had to swap his out even though he can have ceviche. The replaced dish was cos lettuce that has the sour flavour needed for the meal but it was much cheaper as a a replacement. Bread was nice, but the dollop of butter was quite little for 4 slices of bread. All in all, nice food just that a bit more can be done for the customer I would think.
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