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

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Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$15 cocktails
$9 beers
$11 prosecco

Every Day

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Best For

BarOutdoor SeatingCafe

6 Roslyn St, Potts Point 2011

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Opening Hours

MondayToday4pm – 12am

Tuesday4pm – 12am

Wednesday4pm – 12am

Thursday4pm – 12am

Friday4pm – 12am

Saturday1pm – 12am

Sunday4pm – 10pm

The Vibe

Space: At 20 square metres, this is one of Sydney's smallest bars - 12 seats inside plus eight outdoor spots that get packed away at 10pm. The heritage space has been freshened up while staying true to its 1950s cafe roots.
Crowd: Date-night pairs and small groups cluster around the compact bar, with the tight quarters naturally keeping things intimate. The 18-plus policy and walk-ins-only approach means you're sharing the space with aperitivo enthusiasts rather than party groups.
Energy: Conversation flows easily in the cosy confines, especially during the 4-5:30pm aperitivo hour when $15 cocktails draw the after-work crowd. By evening, the atmosphere builds but never gets rowdy - there's simply not enough room.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked on Roslyn Street, just off the Kings Cross main strip, this tiny bar sits in the quieter pocket of the Cross away from the transport hub chaos. The street-level position makes it easy to spot once you know where to look.
Area context: Part of Kings Cross's ongoing revival story, Piccolo represents the neighbourhood's shift from late-night party zone to more considered drinking and dining. The location puts you within walking distance of Elizabeth Bay's waterfront and the leafy streets that climb toward Darlinghurst.
Getting there: A short walk from Kings Cross station, though the outdoor seating disappears by 10pm so timing matters if you're planning to linger outside.

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The Vibe

Space: At 20 square metres, this is one of Sydney's smallest bars - 12 seats inside plus eight outdoor spots that get packed away at 10pm. The heritage space has been freshened up while staying true to its 1950s cafe roots.

Crowd: Date-night pairs and small groups cluster around the compact bar, with the tight quarters naturally keeping things intimate. The 18-plus policy and walk-ins-only approach means you're sharing the space with aperitivo enthusiasts rather than party groups.

Energy: Conversation flows easily in the cosy confines, especially during the 4-5:30pm aperitivo hour when $15 cocktails draw the after-work crowd. By evening, the atmosphere builds but never gets rowdy - there's simply not enough room.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked on Roslyn Street, just off the Kings Cross main strip, this tiny bar sits in the quieter pocket of the Cross away from the transport hub chaos. The street-level position makes it easy to spot once you know where to look.

Area context: Part of Kings Cross's ongoing revival story, Piccolo represents the neighbourhood's shift from late-night party zone to more considered drinking and dining. The location puts you within walking distance of Elizabeth Bay's waterfront and the leafy streets that climb toward Darlinghurst.

Getting there: A short walk from Kings Cross station, though the outdoor seating disappears by 10pm so timing matters if you're planning to linger outside.