Piccolo Bar

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A revived 70-year-old Kings Cross institution serving aperitivos and hot dogs in just 12 seats, with Sydney's first-ever liquor licence for the tiny Roslyn Street space.

4.5

(297 reviews)$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$15 cocktails
$9 beers
$11 prosecco

Every Day

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Best For

BarOutdoor Seating

6 Roslyn St, Potts Point 2011

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Opening Hours

Monday4pm – 12am

Tuesday4pm – 12am

Wednesday4pm – 12am

Thursday4pm – 12am

FridayToday4pm – 12am

Saturday1pm – 12am

Sunday4pm – 10pm

The Vibe

Space: At just 20 square metres, Piccolo Bar is one of Sydney's smallest drinking holes with 12 seats inside and eight outdoors until 10pm when the pavement tables get packed away.
Heritage: The venue carries nearly 70 years of Kings Cross history, operating as a late-night cafe since 1952 before securing its first-ever liquor license under new management by Bartender Magazine founder Dave Spanton.
Crowd: The tight quarters draw couples and small groups who appreciate the intimate setting. The 18+ policy and walk-ins-only approach keeps things spontaneous, though the size means you might wait for a seat during peak hours.
Energy: It's a neighbourhood aperitivo spot rather than a party destination, with the atmosphere leaning conversational over rowdy given the close quarters and emphasis on European-style drinking.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Piccolo Bar sits on Roslyn Street, just off the main Kings Cross strip but away from the tourist chaos that once defined the area.
The strip: This quieter end of Potts Point has weathered the lockout laws better than the main drag, with the venue representing the area's shift toward smaller, more focused hospitality rather than the mega-venues of old.
Getting there: The location puts you within walking distance of Kings Cross Station, making it an accessible spot for inner-city aperitivo without committing to the Elizabeth Bay Road hotel strip.
Local context: As one of the area's longest-running hospitality sites, Piccolo represents continuity in a neighbourhood that's seen significant change, offering a piece of Kings Cross history in cocktail form.

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The Vibe

Space: At just 20 square metres, Piccolo Bar is one of Sydney's smallest drinking holes with 12 seats inside and eight outdoors until 10pm when the pavement tables get packed away.

Heritage: The venue carries nearly 70 years of Kings Cross history, operating as a late-night cafe since 1952 before securing its first-ever liquor license under new management by Bartender Magazine founder Dave Spanton.

Crowd: The tight quarters draw couples and small groups who appreciate the intimate setting. The 18+ policy and walk-ins-only approach keeps things spontaneous, though the size means you might wait for a seat during peak hours.

Energy: It's a neighbourhood aperitivo spot rather than a party destination, with the atmosphere leaning conversational over rowdy given the close quarters and emphasis on European-style drinking.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Piccolo Bar sits on Roslyn Street, just off the main Kings Cross strip but away from the tourist chaos that once defined the area.

The strip: This quieter end of Potts Point has weathered the lockout laws better than the main drag, with the venue representing the area's shift toward smaller, more focused hospitality rather than the mega-venues of old.

Getting there: The location puts you within walking distance of Kings Cross Station, making it an accessible spot for inner-city aperitivo without committing to the Elizabeth Bay Road hotel strip.

Local context: As one of the area's longest-running hospitality sites, Piccolo represents continuity in a neighbourhood that's seen significant change, offering a piece of Kings Cross history in cocktail form.