Love Tilly Devine

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romanticfriendly staff

A hideaway Darlinghurst wine bar tucked down Crown Lane, serving 300 wines from a rough timber bar surrounded by hanging ferns and intimate tables for two.

4.5

(427 reviews)$$$Google

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Happy Hour

Negronis under $14, Martinis under $14

Monday – Saturday

5:00pm – 6:00pm

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91 Crown Ln, Darlinghurst 2010

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Opening Hours

MondayToday5pm – 12am

Tuesday5pm – 12am

Wednesday5pm – 12am

Thursday5pm – 12am

Friday5pm – 12am

Saturday5pm – 12am

Sunday5pm – 12am

The Vibe

Hidden entrance: The alleyway location on Crown Lane makes this one of the harder spots to find in Darlinghurst, which adds to the bootlegger mystique that inspired the name.
Split-level layout: The front room centres around an open kitchen, while the back houses the wine wall and main bar. Rough timber surfaces, exposed brick and hanging ferns create an intimate feel that's deliberately cosy rather than spacious.
Date-night central: Tables for two dominate the space and the window seats overlooking the laneway offer prime people-watching as wine fans and local characters filter through the door. The atmosphere stays conversational rather than rowdy, with staff happy to pour wine through the open windows when needed.
Wine-focused crowd: Regulars tend to be serious about their drinking, willing to spend on quality bottles rather than chase quantity. The scene skews towards couples and small groups settling in for extended tastings.

The Neighbourhood

Crown Lane positioning: Tucked away in one of Darlinghurst's quieter laneways, away from the Oxford Street chaos but still within walking distance of the main strip's energy.
East Sydney heritage: The venue pays tribute to the area's colourful past - namesake Tilly Devine ran brothels and illegal gambling dens in this neighbourhood during the 1920s, when East Sydney was Sydney's underbelly heartland.
Small bar pioneer: Opening in 2010, Love, Tilly Devine was one of Sydney's first small bars, helping prove wrong the politicians who claimed Sydneysiders didn't want intimate wine bars like Melbourne had. The success here paved the way for the laneway bar scene that now defines Darlinghurst.
Local wine destination: The 300-strong wine list has made this a reference point for serious drinkers across the inner city, drawing wine lovers from beyond the immediate neighbourhood who treat it as a destination rather than a casual drop-in.

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The Vibe

Hidden entrance: The alleyway location on Crown Lane makes this one of the harder spots to find in Darlinghurst, which adds to the bootlegger mystique that inspired the name.

Split-level layout: The front room centres around an open kitchen, while the back houses the wine wall and main bar. Rough timber surfaces, exposed brick and hanging ferns create an intimate feel that's deliberately cosy rather than spacious.

Date-night central: Tables for two dominate the space and the window seats overlooking the laneway offer prime people-watching as wine fans and local characters filter through the door. The atmosphere stays conversational rather than rowdy, with staff happy to pour wine through the open windows when needed.

Wine-focused crowd: Regulars tend to be serious about their drinking, willing to spend on quality bottles rather than chase quantity. The scene skews towards couples and small groups settling in for extended tastings.

The Neighbourhood

Crown Lane positioning: Tucked away in one of Darlinghurst's quieter laneways, away from the Oxford Street chaos but still within walking distance of the main strip's energy.

East Sydney heritage: The venue pays tribute to the area's colourful past - namesake Tilly Devine ran brothels and illegal gambling dens in this neighbourhood during the 1920s, when East Sydney was Sydney's underbelly heartland.

Small bar pioneer: Opening in 2010, Love, Tilly Devine was one of Sydney's first small bars, helping prove wrong the politicians who claimed Sydneysiders didn't want intimate wine bars like Melbourne had. The success here paved the way for the laneway bar scene that now defines Darlinghurst.

Local wine destination: The 300-strong wine list has made this a reference point for serious drinkers across the inner city, drawing wine lovers from beyond the immediate neighbourhood who treat it as a destination rather than a casual drop-in.