Sydney.

Love, Tilly Devine

91 Crown Lane, Darlinghurst

★ Sydney's natural wine pioneer, 150+ lo-fi wines by the glass, hidden laneway location, salumi & cheese plates, $15 happy hour

Bar Copains

67 Albion Street, Surry Hills

★ Chef-owned corner spot (Nathan Sasi & Morgan McGlone), "unicorn" wines from personal cellars, technique-heavy small plates, walk-ins prioritized

Famelia

106 Enmore Road, Newtown

★ Female-owned by Amelia Birch, woman-made wines focus, 12 rotating by-the-glass selections, weekly wine flights, retail bottle shop

Paski Vineria Popolare

239 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Giorgio De Maria's Italian enoteca, downstairs bar + upstairs restaurant, weekly wine tastings, enoteca-style bottle shop, imported jamon

Where's Nick

236 Marrickville Road, Marrickville

Neighbourhood local, seasonal produce-driven dishes, thoughtful natural pours, intimate 30-seat space, rotating tapas menu

10 William St

10 William Street, Paddington

★ Fratelli Paradiso sibling, iconic pretzel with whipped bottarga, Italian swagger, experimental rotating list, two-level terrace house

Poly

74-76 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

Fire-powered bar from Ester team, 300 natural/biodynamic wines, charcoal-seared snacks, Poly Martini with pickled fennel, aperitivo hour 5-6pm

Earl's Juke Joint

407 King Street, Newtown

★ Hidden behind butcher shop facade, untinkered wines, cocktails with left-field ingredients, walk-ins only, classic Newtown vibes since 2013

The Dolphin Hotel

412 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Three-level pub transformation, 400+ bottle wine list, rooftop terrace, public bar + dining room + wine bar, Italian-leaning menu

Dear Sainte Éloise

5/29 Orwell Street, Potts Point

350+ wine list, Love Tilly Devine sibling, mussels on toast, over 100 by-the-glass options, Parisian backstreet atmosphere

Bloodwood

416 King Street, Newtown

★ Institution for natural wine + polenta chips, small eatery with cult following, local minimal intervention focus, casual courtyard

Odd Culture Newtown

266 King Street, Newtown

French-meets-Japanese fare, farmhouse ales + natural wines, cavernous space, Old Fitzroy team, Spon sister venue up the road

Paradise

Corner Roslyn St & Ward Ave, Potts Point

★ Fratelli Paradiso brothers' latest, no signage/glowy vibes only, orange wine focus, sidewalk baguette & cheese, European energy

The Cumberland

17/19 Central Avenue, Manly

★ Hidden behind fridge door in bodega, Spanish speakeasy basement, 250+ whiskies + natural wine, leather banquettes, vintage 75-seater

Ester

46-52 Meagher Street, Chippendale

★ Wood-fired oven as core, acclaimed modern Australian, natural wine pairings, Mat Lindsay's team, fire-driven cooking with heart

Monopole

20 Curtin Place, Sydney CBD

French haute cuisine traditions, epic wine list, classic techniques with modern execution, CBD institution since 2015

St. Alma

20 Albert Street, Freshwater

Alma crew's Northern Beaches outpost, al pastor pork belly tacos, fermented chilli octopus, coastal natural wine program

Dimitri's Pizzeria

215 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Beloved pizza joint huge new digs, best pizza in Sydney with natural wine pairings, late-night slices, buzzing Oxford St location

The Old Fitzroy Hotel

129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo

Classic English pub meets French bistro, fireplace & charming regulars, fancy French feeds, natty wine list, whisky selection

Mary's Underground

29 Reiby Place, Sydney CBD

Mary's crew CBD outpost, French-style bistro menu, full seafood bar, jazz six nights a week, natural wine focus downstairs

Bad Hombres

40 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills

Vegan Mexican fare, natural wine pairings with spicy food, refined plant-based tacos, Ghostboy Cantina successor, creative agave

Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant

111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD

Wine-slinging institution, 200+ bottles from small family vineyards, 100 by-the-glass options, unpretentious European-influenced menu

Paski Restaurant Upstairs

239 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst (Level 1)

Former Ragazzi & 10 William St chef, pasta and panache, Italian wine importer direct selections, monthly changing list, full dining room

P&V Wine & Liquor Merchants

Paddington (Oxford Street) & Newtown

★ Natural and sustainable wine foundation, organic/biodynamic specialists, spirits from small producers, Paddington courtyard by-the-glass

Winona Wine Store

Manly (Locations in Freshwater & Balgowlah)

Curated minimal intervention specialists, Northern Beaches natural wine HQ, Sunday tastings, also supplies Effie's wine bar

Annandale Cellars

Johns Street, Annandale

Family-owned independent, global natural wine range, Inner-West institution, knowledgeable staff, regular in-store tastings

Native Drops

Crown Street, Surry Hills

Australian and international natural wine focus, small producer champions, Crown Street local, curated monthly drops

SPON

83-85 Messenger Street, Newtown

Wine bar + bottle shop hybrid, natural wine + farmhouse ales, intimate 20-seater, Bloodwood's sibling venue, funky minimalism

Vine

Redfern Street, Redfern

Arthur Restaurant sibling bottleshop, natural wine focus, Redfern local, small producer direct imports, evening openings

Continental Deli

210 Australia Street, Newtown

Famous canned cocktails + curated European wines, tinned seafood & charcuterie, cheese selection, basement bar vibes

The Shop & Wine Bar

78 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach

Beachside local, natural/fizzy/pet nat focus, weekday pasta specials, mustard hole-in-the-wall, sunrise coffee to sunset wine

Cafe Freda's

191-195 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Chippendale nightclub reborn as wine bar, pastel hues & natural wines, daytime coffee transitions to evening drops, creative crowd

The Unicorn

106 Oxford Street, Paddington

Mary's gang local pub, homegrown natural wine list, unpretentious friendly vibes, cold beer & chicken shop adjacent

Bart Jr

323 Cleveland Street, Redfern

Arthur spin-off brasserie, zero-waste sharing menu, natural-leaning wine list, neighbourhood all-rounder, casual after-work spot

Rootstock Festival

Sydney & Regional NSW (Annual Event)

★ Australia's premier natural wine festival, Giorgio De Maria founded, sustainable food & wine celebration, winemaker direct access