De Vine Food and Wine
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A cosy CBD wine bar on the corner of Clarence and Market streets, pouring natural European drops and house-made pasta since 2003.
4.5
(818 reviews)$$$GoogleHappy Hour Deals
Happy Hour
$10 aperitivo hour
Monday – Friday
3:00pm – 5:00pm
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32 Market Street, Sydney CBD 2000
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MondayToday11:45am – 10:30pm
Tuesday11:45am – 10:30pm
Wednesday11:45am – 10:30pm
Thursday11:45am – 11pm
Friday11:45am – 11pm
Saturday4pm – 11pm
SundayClosed
The Vibe
- Physical space: Plush velvet booths line the dining room in this corner spot that's been holding court since 2003. The fitout leans into cosy European wine bar territory - the kind of place where loosening your collar feels natural and the conversation flows as freely as the wine.
- The crowd: Midday sees the dining room humming with indulgent lunches, while aperitivo hour brings the after-work crowd settling in for bottles rather than glasses. By 6pm the ambience shifts lively as groups lean into the wine list for the long haul.
- Energy levels: This isn't a rowdy pub - it's built for lingering over multi-course meals and working through serious bottles. The pace encourages you to stay longer than planned, which seems to be exactly the point.
What People Love
- The wine list: 90% natural, organic and biodynamic with a strong European focus - the kind of collection that wins awards and converts wine skeptics. Most guests mention trusting the staff to pick their next favourite drop and the recommendations rarely miss.
- House-made pasta: The wagyu ragu gets particular praise and it's the kind of dish people specifically return for. The full Italian menu runs from antipasti boards to tiramisu, but the pasta is clearly what built the reputation.
- The amaro collection: Over 200 bottles make up the Southern Hemisphere's largest amaro collection - a passion project that's become a drawcard for digestif enthusiasts. Perfect for extending those long European-style dinners into proper evening sessions.
The Neighbourhood
- Location: The corner of Clarence and Market streets puts you within walking distance of Town Hall Station, the QVB and the State Theatre. It's prime CBD territory but tucked enough off the main drag to feel like a discovery rather than tourist central.
- The strip: This section of Market Street sits between the shopping precinct and the business district, making it ideal for both lunch meetings and post-work wind-downs. Darling Harbour is moments away, but the vibe here is more intimate European bistro than harbourside tourist destination.
- Getting there: Town Hall Station is the closest transport hub, making it accessible from anywhere in the city. The location works equally well for corporate events or date nights - close enough to everything but removed from the foot traffic.
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