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Linla

413 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 21 people

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413 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 3820 5694
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 12 - 3 PM, 5:30 PM - 12 AM Friday: 12 - 3 PM, 5:30 PM - 12 AM Saturday: 12 - 3 PM, 5:30 PM - 12 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Linla

A Taiwanese social dining bar in Surry Hills with sharing plates, cocktails and a balcony above Bourke Street.

  • Bag-Shaken Night Market Chicken: Agitated table-side in a brown paper bag with crispy garlic chips and numbing Sichuan spices.
  • Boba & Milk Tea Cocktails: Inventive concoctions like the rum-based Mi-bubble with Milo and house-made tapioca pearls or clarified papaya milk tea.
RestaurantTaiwanese

What's On at Linla

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

Messenger Service Bar Takes Over Linla

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Messenger Service Bar Takes Over Linla

Messenger Service Bar Takes Over Linla Thursday, 5 November 2026 Sessions: 7pm–8:30pm or 8:30pm–10pm 🎟 $80 per person | Includes three cocktails Bangkok’s cocktail scene comes to Surry Hills for one night only as Messenger Service Bar takes over th...

Bottomless Spritz Saturdays at Linla, Surry Hills

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Bottomless Spritz Saturdays at Linla, Surry Hills

Bottomless Spritz Saturdays at Linla, Surry Hills Thursday and Friday Spritzes are also available from 12pm, just without the bottomless option. Long lunches, balcony afternoons and 90 minutes of bottomless Spritzes — Saturdays just got a little mor...

Clock off. Spritz on. 🍹

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Clock off. Spritz on. 🍹

Clock off. Spritz on. 🍹 Swap the office for an afternoon on Linla’s balcony in Surry Hills. Bottomless spritzes, tasty bites and your favourite work crew—sounds like a catch-up worth putting in the calendar. Spritz Me Up is your excuse to settle in...

Why Choose Linla

Why diners choose Linla for elevated Taiwanese bar dining, inventive drinks, and lively hospitality

  • Elevated Taiwanese Flavours in a Wine Bar Setting

    Linla elevates Taiwanese culinary traditions into refined small plates, pairing inventive Taiwanese-inspired dishes with an ambitious cocktail list in an intimate bar environment.

    Linla does a delightful job elevating taiwanese food and flavours to a wine bar setting. Cocktails are fun and intriguing.

    Josephine L

  • Inventive Milk Tea and Bubble Tea Cocktails

    Creative mixology reinterprets familiar Asian beverages into sophisticated cocktails like the Mi-bubble with tapioca pearls and Milo, or clarified papaya milk tea.

    Mi-bubble ($26) teams white rum with chewy house-made tapioca pearls and Milo. It screams post-club nightcap.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Interactive, Playful Plates Made for Sharing

    Guests share flavorful small bites like crispy chicken agitated table-side in a paper bag with Sichuan spices alongside Wagyu tartare, ideal for group grazing.

    Their food was light and delicious particularly this addictive bag shaking crispy chicken with sichuan seasoning and fresh Wagyu beef tartare.

    Julia Truong

  • Vibrant Setting with Versatile Social Spaces

    With options ranging from quiet outdoor seating to conversational bar perches and dining spaces, the venue caters effortlessly to groups and casual outings.

    outdoor seating that's great to chat with friends as it's quieter, there's bar seating that has a great vibe where the bartenders are great to chat to

    Kevin Vu

  • Attentive and Dietary-Minded Hospitality

    Staff demonstrate genuine warmth and hospitality, attentively walking guests through dishes and accommodating dietary needs prior to ordering.

    Our very sweet waiter kindly wrote notes and made sure I knew which items on the menu I should avoid before we had sat down.

    itsgloria_han

  • Seamless Pacing and Thoughtful Floor Service

    Even during peak hours, dishes and beverages flow smoothly and promptly without making patrons feel rushed, backed by knowledgeable staff guidance.

    every dish and drink arrived without any noticeable wait. We never felt rushed. Looking around the room, what struck me most was how much fun everyone seemed to be having.

    Dane Ropa

Inventive Taiwanese bar dining staples and signature cocktail creations

  • Wagyu beef tartare

    Their food was light and delicious particularly this addictive bag shaking crispy chicken with sichuan seasoning and fresh Wagyu beef tartare.

    Julia Truong

  • Mi-bubble

    Mi-bubble ($26) teams white rum with chewy house-made tapioca pearls and Milo.

    Jackie McMillan

  • bag of night market chicken

    The fried chook is agitated table-side in a branded brown paper bag with garlic chips and numbing Sichuan spices.

    Jackie McMillan

  • mushroom spring rolls

    The mushroom spring rolls were impossibly delicate and satisfyingly crisp with a spicy sweet sauce.

    Dane Ropa

Other favorites

Signature cocktails, fresh starters, and creative desserts to complement your visit

  • Golden Serenade

    Golden Serenade - 5/5. The flavours were not too sweet but rather described as smoky. It was savoury and had a hint of spice.

    Josh Yeo

  • Sydney rock oysters

    a frosty duo of Sydney rock oysters ($7.50/each) with cranberry granita

    Jackie McMillan

  • flame grilled pineapple chunks

    Dessert included flame grilled pineapple chunks and honestly, what was that? Smoky, caramelised, juicy and completely mind blowing.

    Dane Ropa

  • pork wontons

    As a chef myself I recommend the pork wontons (this was both of our favourite)

    maya turley

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality rituals and attentive details that define the dining experience.

  • Proactive Dietary Guidance

    Staff review reservation notes before guests sit down, proactively writing guidance to highlight lactose-free menu options and items to avoid.

  • Fast Phone Chargers on Demand

    When guests have low phone battery during dinner, staff step in with fast chargers to keep them connected.

  • Table-Side Bag Shaking Service

    The manager guides guests on the dining ritual and personally agitates the night market crispy chicken table-side in its paper bag with garlic chips and spices.

  • Intuitive Floor Attention

    Servers seamlessly spot dropped lap napkins, replacing them with a fresh napkin before guests even notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make a reservation?

Yes, Linla accepts reservations and booking in advance is strongly recommended, as the venue fills up quickly even on weekday nights.

What drinks and cocktails are popular?

Linla is known for its inventive cocktail menu, highlighted by bubble tea and milk tea creations like the rum-and-Milo Mi-Bubble and clarified papaya milk tea, alongside drinks like the Golden Serenade and Jing Jing High. Non-alcoholic versions of the Mi-Bubble are also available.

What dishes are recommended to order?

Standouts include the crispy bag-shaken chicken tossed with garlic chips and Sichuan spices, mushroom spring rolls, beef or wagyu tartare on spring onion pancake, and calamari fettuccine. Linla also offers a curated tasting menu option.

What are the seating options like?

Linla features three distinct areas: bar counter seating, a back dining room, and an outdoor seating area. Guests looking for lively interaction and conversation often prefer sitting at the bar, while the back room accommodates larger groups but can get quite loud. Outdoor tables offer a quieter experience, though diners note it can feel cold and exposed in cooler weather.

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