Tio's

bar

livelygreat servicegreat for after work drinks

A tequila-obsessed Surry Hills bar where free spicy popcorn comes with every drink and over 130,000 margaritas have been served since 2011.

4.5

(809 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$7 Angel Oro Lagers, $12 margaritas

Wednesday – Sunday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

BarOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsPet FriendlyCocktail BarQuiet

4/14 Foster Street, Surry Hills 2010

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Opening Hours

MondayTodayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday5pm – 12am

Thursday5pm – 12am

Friday4pm – 12am

Saturday4pm – 12am

Sunday4pm – 12am

The Vibe

Religious kitsch meets Mexican cantina: Virgin Mary statues sit alongside hundreds of tequila bottles behind the bar, while melted church candles line the clay-washed walls and red fairy lights cast a warm glow over the darkened room. Colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling, creating what the owners describe as "sensory-overloaded surrounds" where more is definitely more.
Laidback drinking den atmosphere: The crowd tends toward groups settling in for multiple rounds, drawn by the playful homage to Mexican culture and the promise of bottomless popcorn. It's the kind of place where ordering shots with "the Green Thing" - a ritual since 2011 - feels entirely natural.
Basement location: Entry is via a small staircase from Foster Street, leading down to the main bar area with its taco-stand-inspired setup.

The Neighbourhood

Foster Street positioning: Tio's sits at 4/14 Foster Street in the heart of Surry Hills, accessible via a small staircase from street level. The venue has been part of the local drinking scene since 2011, establishing itself as what the team calls "Sydney's headquarters for all things agave" in this densely packed entertainment strip.
Part of the Mucho family: The bar shares DNA with sibling venues Cantina OK!, Centro 86 and Bar Planet, all known for their focus on agave spirits and playful approach to Mexican-inspired drinking culture. This cluster of related venues has helped cement the area's reputation for quality cocktail bars.
Community institution: After more than a decade on Foster Street, Tio's has become what locals know as a guaranteed good time, serving the surrounding Surry Hills community their "spiced popcorn, Tecate and tequila needs" Wednesday through Sunday.

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The Vibe

Religious kitsch meets Mexican cantina: Virgin Mary statues sit alongside hundreds of tequila bottles behind the bar, while melted church candles line the clay-washed walls and red fairy lights cast a warm glow over the darkened room. Colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling, creating what the owners describe as "sensory-overloaded surrounds" where more is definitely more.

Laidback drinking den atmosphere: The crowd tends toward groups settling in for multiple rounds, drawn by the playful homage to Mexican culture and the promise of bottomless popcorn. It's the kind of place where ordering shots with "the Green Thing" - a ritual since 2011 - feels entirely natural.

Basement location: Entry is via a small staircase from Foster Street, leading down to the main bar area with its taco-stand-inspired setup.

The Neighbourhood

Foster Street positioning: Tio's sits at 4/14 Foster Street in the heart of Surry Hills, accessible via a small staircase from street level. The venue has been part of the local drinking scene since 2011, establishing itself as what the team calls "Sydney's headquarters for all things agave" in this densely packed entertainment strip.

Part of the Mucho family: The bar shares DNA with sibling venues Cantina OK!, Centro 86 and Bar Planet, all known for their focus on agave spirits and playful approach to Mexican-inspired drinking culture. This cluster of related venues has helped cement the area's reputation for quality cocktail bars.

Community institution: After more than a decade on Foster Street, Tio's has become what locals know as a guaranteed good time, serving the surrounding Surry Hills community their "spiced popcorn, Tecate and tequila needs" Wednesday through Sunday.