
Li'l Darlin Surry Hills
A lively bar and eatery in Surry Hills, rated 4.5 across more than 1,300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Li'l Darlin sits on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's most characterful and food-loving inner-city suburbs. A lively bar and eatery, it's earned a strong following 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 convenient Surry Hills location, ideal for a casual dinner, drinks with friends or a relaxed night out. Its easygoing, sociable vibe has made it a popular fixture, drawing a big, loyal crowd in the inner city.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,300 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. 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 loved in Surry Hills.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 95
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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