De Vine Food and Wine
restaurantA cosy CBD wine bar on the corner of Clarence and Market streets with 400+ bottles, the Southern Hemisphere's largest amaro collection and house-made pasta that keeps regulars coming back since 2003.
4.5
(832 reviews)$$$GoogleHappy Hour Deals
Happy Hour
$10 aperitivo hour
Monday – Friday
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Best For
BarOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsBar Food
32 Market Street, Sydney CBD 2000
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Monday11:45am – 10:30pm
Tuesday11:45am – 10:30pm
Wednesday11:45am – 10:30pm
ThursdayToday11:45am – 11pm
Friday11:45am – 11pm
Saturday4pm – 11pm
SundayClosed
The Vibe
- Physical space: Plush velvet booths line the dining room at this corner spot, creating intimate pockets for conversation over wine and pasta. The fit-out channels European wine bar charm with warm lighting that makes the extensive bottle collection glow along the walls.
- Crowd and energy: The dining room hums with midday indulgence from 1pm onwards, drawing office workers and wine lovers who settle in for extended sessions. By 6pm, aperitivo hour brings a lively energy as conversation flows and groups reach for the wine list. The atmosphere suits both business lunches and date nights equally well.
- Sound levels: Conversation-friendly throughout the day, with the buzz building as evening approaches but never overwhelming the space's intimate feel.
What People Love
- The wine program: The real draw is the 400+ bottle collection, with 90% focusing on natural, organic and biodynamic wines, particularly European varietals. Staff recommendations hit with divine accuracy according to regulars who trust them to predict new favourites.
- Amaro obsession: Over 200 amaro varieties make this the largest collection in the Southern Hemisphere - a passion project that sets serious digestif lovers on discovery missions through Italian bitters.
- House-made pasta: The wagyu ragu gets consistent mentions, with fresh pasta made in-house daily. Antipasti boards and scallops topped with guanciale round out a menu built for sharing alongside wine.
- Tiramisu finish: The dessert that keeps people coming back for one more course.
The Neighbourhood
- Location: Sitting on the corner of Market and Clarence streets, De Vine occupies prime CBD real estate just moments from Town Hall Station, the QVB and State Theatre. The position puts it within easy walking distance of Darling Harbour and the business district's major office towers.
- Local context: In a neighbourhood dominated by quick lunch spots and corporate chains, this wine bar offers a European-style refuge where business meetings can stretch into afternoon wine sessions. The corner position gives it street presence on two major CBD arteries.
- Transport access: The Town Hall location makes it accessible from multiple train lines and bus routes, positioning it perfectly for after-work drinks or pre-theatre dining before shows at the nearby State Theatre.
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