It is our observation that Spanish restaurants are outnumbered by its Italian and French counterparts in Sydney. The disappearance of Spanish Quarter on Liverpool Street in Sydney CBD and the shutdown of Movida in Surry Hills reduce the Spanish dining scene to slim pickings. . That’s why we got excited about a spontaneous lunch at Bar Topa sandwiched between Ivy buildings. Its narrow layout instantly reminds us of tiny tapas bars we visited in Spain. Both drinks and food menu are written on the black board on the wall, next to whole legs of cured ham. Drinks are served in tiny glasses but this is not the kind of places where you come to get intoxicated.
This is my favourite merivale venue so far! It’s just like sitting in a typical tapa bar in Spain. Food is affordable and so tasty. Drinks go down extremely easily and you can sit their for hours enjoying the company of great friends. Staff also exceptional!
It’s the size of a bath, with only a handful of seats, but what Bar Topa lacks in size it makes up for in charm. Part of The Ivy Precinct, this tapas and pintxos bar draws on all the right cues from Spain, with a no-fuss small plate menu and pint-sized drinks list of Spanish wines.
Bar Topa is where you go for a snack and sip. Grab some jamon and olives from the counter display, order some croquettes and patatas bravas, and wash it back with a vino rosado. All awfully-good – and being part of the Merivale stable what else can you expect.
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