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BEST BIRTHDAY SPOT! 🎉

We recently celebrated my husband’s birthday at Lil Darlin’ in Surry Hills, and it was absolutely perfect! We booked a group for their bottomless brunch and were blown away by the entire experience. The food was incredible – everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. We had two coeliac guests in our group, and the staff went above and beyond to provide a dedicated gluten-free menu with plenty of safe and tasty options. It made such a difference and was genuinely appreciated! The cocktails were sensational – creative, well-balanced, and kept flowing throughout the brunch. For $89–$99 per person, it was incredibly good value and reasonably priced for the quality and amount of food and drinks provided. The vibe of the place is fun and relaxed, perfect for a celebration. We’re already planning our next visit. If you're looking for great food, amazing drinks, and top-notch service, Lil Darlin’ is the place to be. Highly recommend! 📍 Li'l Darlin Surry Hills

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

I’ve been to Lil' Darling a few times now and it just keeps getting better. Caught up with some girlfriends there on Friday and once again had the best time. The food is delicious, the cocktails are spot on, and the vibe is just perfect—warm, stylish, and buzzing without being too loud. What really stands out is the service. Every single visit, it’s been consistent, friendly and super professional. It’s rare to find a spot that nails it every time, but these guys have got it down. Massive thanks to the team -- please don’t change a thing. Keep doing what you do! 📍 Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

BEST DECISION WE MADE

We celebrated my husband’s 40th birthday at Lil Darlin and it was the best decision that we made. It was a surprise party and everyone at Lil darlin made sure to make it special for us. The tables were amazingly setup. The cocktail master class was so much more fun than we had imagined. Really happy to have picked lil darlin for our special occasion. Definitely booking them again in future. 📍 Li'l Darlin Surry Hills

BEST COCKTAILS IN SYDNEY

The experience offered by Li’l Darlin was exceptional from the moment I first contacted the venue about my hens party, the in-between efficient and kind communication with the team, and the fun and electric event itself! The staff that supported us on the day (I forget the managers name and bar staff) were lovely and very helpful towards guests who were late or had dietary requirements - ensuring they did not miss out. I couldn’t recommend this venue enough - my event had 28 people and all guests raved about the experience. The cocktails were amazing!! They truly are the best cocktails in Sydney. The food was also delicious! I was so happy I chose this venue as part of my hens celebration. I’ll definitely be back to share more wonderful experiences at Li’l Darlin Surry Hills. 📍 Li'l Darlin Surry Hills

VERY POPULAR PLACE

This little bar is a very popular place. If you don't like crowds or noise I wouldn't recommend it but the service is great and so are the cocktails. They have a half price cocktail for from 4-6 weeknights and even Friday nights. Pizzas are on the small size, so I'd order 2. Fast service using the table Qcode.

INCREDIBLE STAFF

It was a lovely dinner with my friend. Super nice food and incredible staff. We really recommend the truffle pizza and the fairy floss martini. AMAZING! We are definitely going to come back.

RARE LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!

Stumbled across this little gem in Surry Hills after the theatre. The cocktail happy hour starting at 10pm was great and we were able to get excellent food late (after 10pm) which is rare in Sydney. The proprietor and staff were very accommodating and went out of their way to serve us the food we ordered even though the late night menu had just kicked in. Will definitely keep this one in mind for the future. 📍 Li'l Darlin Surry Hills

FOOD & DRINK

The cocktails and pizza were divine. The atmosphere buzzing with people having drinks after work attracting a large number of women drinking fluffy cocktails. The decor is cute with flowers covering the ceiling and murals painted on the walls. The entry door is red matching the decor of the flowers. Friendly staff and great service. Would recommend for a girls night out for pre-drinks and a bit to eat

COCKTAIL CLASS

The cocktail making class at Lil Darlin' was a fun and interactive experience to do as a part of a large group, and was incredibly great value for money! All the staff were super accommodating and attentive to our group's needs and did a great job managing the activty from start to finish. All of the cocktails from the menu were incredibly delivious and the food was very tasty. I would 100% recommend this to anyone looking for a great team bonding activity or party event with your closest loved ones!