Li'l Darlin Crows Nest
A lively bar and eatery at Crows Nest on Sydney's North Shore, rated 4.8 across 300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Li'l Darlin sits on Willoughby Road at Crows Nest, a popular dining-and-drinking hub on Sydney's lower North Shore. A lively bar and eatery, it's earned a strong reputation for its good food, drinks and relaxed, sociable atmosphere — the kind of fun, easygoing spot that's become a genuine favourite for a casual meal or drinks.
The appeal is that combination of crowd-pleasing food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in a great Crows Nest location, ideal for a casual dinner, drinks with friends or a relaxed night out. On a buzzing strip like Willoughby Road, an easygoing, sociable spot really fits, and Li'l Darlin has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.8 rating from 300 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a casual feed, a drink and a relaxed atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated at Crows Nest.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 89
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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