Bar Conte

restaurant

A sleek Surry Hills aperitivo bar devoted to the negroni, with over 20 variations ranging from classic Campari builds to chocolate and mezcal twists, plus Italian bar snacks in a brick-red corner terrace.

4.7

(624 reviews)Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

aperitivo hour - $15 negroni, $12 campari soda

Monday – Friday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

BarBrunchLive MusicOutdoor Seating

340 Riley Street, Surry Hills 2010

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Opening Hours

Monday7:30am – 10pm

Tuesday7:30am – 10pm

Wednesday7:30am – 10pm

Thursday7:30am – 12am

FridayToday7:30am – 12am

Saturday7:30am – 12am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Corner terrace setting: The venue occupies a heritage corner building on Riley Street, with brick-red walls decorated with Italian film and drink memorabilia creating a 1920s Tuscan wine bar atmosphere.
Green marble centerpiece: A striking Italian-marble counter runs from the main dining room through to the open kitchen, anchoring the 38-seat space.
Day-to-night transition: The venue operates as Caffé Conte during the day until 3pm, serving coffee and Italian pastries, before transforming into a cocktail bar from 5pm.
Crowd and energy: The space draws aperitivo enthusiasts and date-night pairs, particularly those with an appreciation for bitter cocktails. The late-night dining extension (Thursday to Saturday until 11.15pm) attracts a slightly older crowd settling in for proper dinners.

The Neighbourhood

Riley Street position: Sits on the corner of Riley Street in the heart of Surry Hills, easily accessible from both Central Station and the main Crown Street strip.
Local dining context: The venue fits naturally into Surry Hills' established Italian food scene, joining the concentration of European-influenced bars and restaurants that characterise this part of the suburb.
Transport connections: The Riley Street location puts it within walking distance of Central Station, making it accessible for both local Surry Hills residents and visitors coming from other parts of Sydney.
Neighbourhood character: The corner terrace building reflects the area's mix of heritage architecture and modern hospitality, typical of Surry Hills' evolution from residential suburb to dining destination.

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The Vibe

Corner terrace setting: The venue occupies a heritage corner building on Riley Street, with brick-red walls decorated with Italian film and drink memorabilia creating a 1920s Tuscan wine bar atmosphere.

Green marble centerpiece: A striking Italian-marble counter runs from the main dining room through to the open kitchen, anchoring the 38-seat space.

Day-to-night transition: The venue operates as Caffé Conte during the day until 3pm, serving coffee and Italian pastries, before transforming into a cocktail bar from 5pm.

Crowd and energy: The space draws aperitivo enthusiasts and date-night pairs, particularly those with an appreciation for bitter cocktails. The late-night dining extension (Thursday to Saturday until 11.15pm) attracts a slightly older crowd settling in for proper dinners.

The Neighbourhood

Riley Street position: Sits on the corner of Riley Street in the heart of Surry Hills, easily accessible from both Central Station and the main Crown Street strip.

Local dining context: The venue fits naturally into Surry Hills' established Italian food scene, joining the concentration of European-influenced bars and restaurants that characterise this part of the suburb.

Transport connections: The Riley Street location puts it within walking distance of Central Station, making it accessible for both local Surry Hills residents and visitors coming from other parts of Sydney.

Neighbourhood character: The corner terrace building reflects the area's mix of heritage architecture and modern hospitality, typical of Surry Hills' evolution from residential suburb to dining destination.