Bar Conte

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The Vibe

• Interior design: Brick-red walls decorated with Italian film and drink paraphernalia create a 1920s Tuscan wine bar atmosphere, anchored by a green Italian-marble counter that runs from the main room into the open kitchen.
• The crowd: The 38-seat space draws date-night pairs and aperitivo enthusiasts, particularly during the evening service when the focus shifts from daytime coffee to cocktails and Italian bar snacks. Groups of friends settle in for aperitivo hour, nursing spritzes and picking at cicchetti plates.
• Energy levels: During the day it operates as Caffé Conte with a quieter coffee-and-pastry vibe, transforming after 5pm into a buzzy cocktail bar that stays lively until midnight Thursday to Saturday with late-night dining. The marble counter becomes a stage for bartenders building their negroni variations.

The Neighbourhood

• Location: Set on the corner of Riley Street in Surry Hills, the venue occupies a converted terrace that's become a sleek addition to the area's dining scene. The corner position gives it good street visibility while maintaining the intimate scale of a residential conversion.
• The strip: Riley Street in this section runs parallel to Crown Street's main restaurant strip, offering a slightly quieter alternative while staying within easy walking distance of Central Station and the heart of Surry Hills. The street retains more of its residential character compared to the busier Crown Street corridor.
• Transport: The location puts you within a few minutes' walk of Central Station, making it accessible for after-work drinks or as a starting point for a Surry Hills bar crawl down toward Crown Street's busier venues. The proximity to the station also draws office workers from the CBD looking for an Italian aperitivo before heading home.

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