
Small Bar
A cosy small bar on Willoughby Road at Crows Nest, rated 4.6 across nearly 1,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Small Bar sits on Willoughby Road at Crows Nest, a popular dining-and-drinking hub on Sydney's lower North Shore. A cosy, much-loved small bar, it's earned a strong reputation — the kind of intimate, characterful spot that's become a genuine favourite for a quality drink in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
The appeal is that combination of good drinks, an intimate and characterful setting and a great Crows Nest location, ideal for a catch-up, a relaxed drink or settling in for the evening. The small-bar format makes for a cosy, sociable vibe, and on a buzzing strip like Willoughby Road, it's clearly carved out a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Drinks lists, any food, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular small bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed, quality drink in a cosy setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved at Crows Nest.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:00 – 21:30
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 21:30
- WednesdayToday
- 16:00 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 91
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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