256 Crown St
(entry on laneway behind American Apparel, next door to the Bikram Yoga school – don’t look for a big sign – there isn’t one – scroll below for a pic of the front door)
Darlinghurst, Sydney
www.shadypinessaloon.com
Imagine a bar called Shady Pines Saloon. What would it look like? Well I wouldn’t be surprised if the Shady Pines of your imagination comes close to the real thing. We’re talking a sub-terranean space with lots of wood and candle light.
We’re talking a stuffed rattlesnake and a beautifully road-worn parquetry bar. We’re talking an eclectic beer list of interesting local (Australian) gems. We’re talking whole peanuts in little wooden bowls that you shell yourself. We’re talking a bit of the wild west.
We’re talking ALOT of fun.
loved
the range of beers especially the Coldstream Bitter – very tasty local brew
the lighting
the funky decor
charming bar staff
the wine list – very impressive for a mainly beer & whiskey type of place
didn’t love
wandering aimlessly around darlinghurst alleyways trying to find the entrance
ate
peanuts – damn fines ones too
drank
Coldstream Bitter – very tasty local brew
Pieropan Soave
Magpie Estate ‘The Fakir’ Grenache
An ok-ish Pinot Noir
value
OK
reservations
not needed – although I suspect there are queues on fri/sat nights
perfect for
a cosy drink or 2 and a good chat
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