Darlo Bar

The Darlo Bar exudes a comfy kinda retro-kitsch, with primary colours, and expertly matched mismatched furniture taking centre stage. Tables and chairs line Darlinghurst Road - prime real estate in the afternoon sun -but downstairs the sheer variety of furniture means there are plenty of places to take a seat. Once sat on that 60s stall or 70s settee, the next question is what brew it’ll be. They have the likes of Coopers Pale, Reschs, and Beez Neez, and pull Bulmers for the cider freaks. There’s also a wee list of cocktails and vins you’d expect to find in such a pub. Upstairs, a pea-green terrace dotted with picnic furniture pleases those in search of cigarettes and sunshine, while the eats come from reliable sources throughout the 'hood. You can’t really argue with a double cheese from Burger Joint, washed down with another frothy brew and if the pool table and conversation with the friendly locals won’t keep you entertained, there’s ‘Texas Chainsaw Trivia’ on Wednesdays, and the likes of Toni Toni Lee spinning tunes come week’s end. With a well-stocked bottle shop below, and affordable rooms above, it’s easy to see why Darlo Bar has locals in love.