Small Bar

We enjoyed a lovely leisurely lunch on a Sunday for a small family celebration in the relaxing garden courtyard. Our waitresses were friendly and attentive and enhanced our experience. The tapas was tasty and fresh and the menu offered a good variety. The spritz drinks were generously sized , moderately priced and packed a kick!

We first arrived at the Small Bar for drinks. I read about it, and it sounded like such a chill environment. And so we came in for a couple of drinks, and it was really lovely, and everybody was so welcoming, and then… We saw they had Taco Tuesday. And we were excited, as the taco varieties look great, but it was not a Tuesday, sadly for us. We resolved to come back. For drinks, we sat outside, because it was a bit of a mild day, but when I went inside and saw the courtyard, I knew we would have our Taco Tuesday in the interior courtyard one day. The courtyard was the perfect combination of sparkling and cozy. We were staying in the area for several more weeks, and so we put it on our calendar. A couple of weeks later, on a Tuesday, we came in and sat in the courtyard; it was fairly early, so we were some of the only customers, and the tacos were exquisite! So inexpensive, so chock-full of goodness. We paired them with the spicy margaritas which perfectly complemented the tacos, and… Wow. Such fun. Our server was super friendly, and the courtyard was cozy even though it was a bit of a chilly day. Two tacos per plate (times three different versions) was certainly enough for dinner. And the flavors were really well-balanced. The hoisin duck was awesome! The fish was also very good. The only disappointment was the smoky pulled pork, because we felt that the barbecue sauce was a bit thick. We are from the American south, and so we love barbecue sauce, but we use it a sparingly, because it can be overpowering. So maybe if they pulled back a bit on the barbecue sauce with the pulled pork. Overall, we were thrilled with the tacos, and the service, and the price, and the margaritas. If we lived here, we would be back on a regular basis!

As a local, I’ve been here several times and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the staff are consistently friendly, and the drinks are always excellent. It’s the kind of place that’s equally good for a casual catch-up or a longer evening with friends. A real asset to the neighbourhood and somewhere I find myself returning to again and again.

We had after work drinks here with a group of 12 people and had such a great night. The food and cocktails were all delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed work catch up. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, even when a couple of extra people showed up who hadn’t RSVP’d. A special thank you to Henry, who looked after our table. He gave great cocktail suggestions, helped us figure out how much food to order for the group, and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. He really made the experience feel easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great spot for drinks, food, and a good atmosphere.

Noah knows his mocktails! Came in with my mate for a couple drinks today. She had a delightful marg and Noah was so patient with me explaining what non alcoholic options there were. Had thr best mocktail with pineapple, a little spicy and so tasty. It should be part of the mocktail menu! I expect to see it there. The garnish was delighted too. Great to go there if your mates drink but you don't. 5 stars!!!