
Tucano's
A characterful bar in Surry Hills with a 4.6 rating across 221 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Tucano’s is a colourful tropical bar on Goulburn Street in Surry Hills, Sydney, built around a Modern Tiki take on tropical and Mediterranean flavours. The venue brings together Italian-leaning coastal influences, bold combinations of sour, bitter, sweet and heat, and a setting designed for more than a quiet drink.
Food is intended for sharing, with the menu described as moving from small tiki tasters to mains and desserts. The drinks list takes familiar classics in inventive directions, alongside new flavours, frosty serves, fizzy options and a curated wine selection. For a more structured outing, the Disco Drag Brunch pairs a two-hour bottomless format with tiki-inspired Mediterranean food, cocktails, wine and tap beer. Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements apply.
The atmosphere shifts towards nightlife as the evening goes on, with disco energy, a funky soundtrack and live entertainment. The programme includes DJs spinning vinyl, live bands and regular music on Friday and Saturday nights. Tiki Time runs from Thursday to Saturday in the late afternoon, offering a selection of cocktails, oysters, snacks, beer, wine and house spirits at advertised prices.
Tucano’s suits groups looking for a colourful dinner-and-drinks venue, a celebratory booking or a weekend brunch with entertainment. It could also work for a date that calls for music and a lively room rather than a restrained dining setting. The venue promotes event spaces and packages for both smaller celebrations and larger parties, making it a practical option for gatherings in Surry Hills.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 14:30 – 02:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 71
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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