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Tapavino

6-8 Bulletin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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6-8 Bulletin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9247 3221
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tapavino

Tucked away down a Bulletin Place laneway, this split-level sandstone haunt serves genuine Spanish tapas without the guesswork. Regulars hand over dish decisions to floor staff who sequence plates—from duck liver pâté to braised beef with yellow romesco—and calibrate portions to keep from over-ordering. The wine list maps out Spanish regions with detailed tasting notes, down to crisp pours of Rioja blanco alongside burrata and Jamón Serrano.

  • Staff-Paced Tapas: Floor staff actively sequence plates, match regional wines, and calibrate orders to prevent food waste.
  • Annotated Spanish Wine List: Regional pours and sherries come indexed with clear tasting profiles to simplify ordering.
  • Laneway Sandstone Setting: A two-level heritage sandstone venue tucked into a quiet pedestrian laneway near Circular Quay.
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Why Diners Choose Tapavino

Authentic Spanish tapas, guided wine curation, and intimate sandstone charm tucked in Bulletin Place.

  • Guided Pacing and Effortless Selection

    Waitstaff take the stress out of navigating the menu, pacing courses and regulating portions so you never over-order.

    The wait staff made it so easy when it came to choosing food. The waiter was absolutely excellent. He just looked at us and knew exactly what we wanted. Not to have to make any decisions.

    Serge Charles

  • Curated Spanish Wine Guide

    An extensive Spanish-focused wine list comes complete with helpful, style-specific notes to guide every pairing without guesswork.

    good wine selection with a helpful menu with detailed notes on the style of each wine

    Alex Essery

  • Transportive Tapas Atmosphere

    Low lighting, warm hospitality, and transportive flavours evoke the easy charm of an authentic European tapas bar.

    Definitely would recommend Tapavino to anyone who loves good food, delicious wines and dimly light corners

    Chin Perera

  • Historic Laneway Sandstone Sanctuary

    Step off the bustling city streets into a historic, split-level sandstone setting tucked quietly down Bulletin Place laneway.

    Imagining the millions of footsteps across the well worn sandstone you step in to a warm, buzzing and welcoming small bar style restaurant.

    Sally Marton

  • Seamless Pre-Theatre Dining

    With efficient kitchen timing and prompt, attentive service, diners can enjoy a full spread before an evening show near Circular Quay.

    The food was delicious, wines were magnificent, lovely ambience and Juan made sure we were on our way in time to get to the theatre.

    Steve Curtis

  • Stress-Free Group Feasts

    Generous, structured set menus and shared plates upstairs make group gatherings smooth and celebratory without ordering friction.

    We booked a group of 10 so set menu for this sized group was recommended and ordered, we added on the chorizo sliders. Very generous course selection we were all very full end of meal.

    Charmaine Trieste

Signature tapas highlights favored by diners in our intimate laneway setting

  • Jamon with Burrata

    Especially the jamon with burrata, the jamon croqueta and patatas were divine, just like what we had in Spain.

    Robert Gryspeert

  • Patatas

    lastly the best crispy potatoes I’ve ever had, we packed the left overs as there was no way we were leaving the good food behind!

    Charmaine Trieste

  • Beef Tartare

    Beef tartare- light creamy crispy- fresh flavour, bread is perfect combo to cancel out too much creaminess.

    Lee Sa

  • Jamon Croqueta

    the jamon croqueta and patatas were divine, just like what we had in Spain.

    Robert Gryspeert

Other favorites

Distinctive appetizers, house cocktails, and traditional drinks to complete your visit

  • Duck Liver Pate

    Duck liver pate with fresh sourdough and a glass of rioja bianco. Can’t beat it.

    John Nobis

  • Coco Bongo Cocktail

    Try the Coco Bongo cocktail, you won’t regret it

    Erin Freeney

  • Sangria

    Sangria, beer & wine all yummy too.

    Jo Kovacs

  • Sherry

    The complimentary Sherry as we were fixing the bill topped off a wonderful dining experience!

    Fergus Bennie

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality touches and curated guidance that elevate a casual tapas dinner into a memorable experience

  • Hands-On Tapas Guidance & Portion Pacing

    Floor staff actively advise diners on tapas volume to prevent over-ordering and suggest dish progression to ensure optimal flavours across the meal.

  • Spanish Wine Styling & Regional Recommendations

    The wine list includes detailed printed tasting notes explaining wine styles, accompanied by staff recommendations tailored to food selections.

  • Complimentary Sherry at the End of the Meal

    Guests settling their bill are treated to a complimentary glass of sherry to conclude the meal.

  • Thoughtful Dietary Consultation

    Staff personally assist guests with dietary restrictions by navigating gluten-free options and matching dishes to personal needs.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, dish pacing, and timing your meal

  • Book ahead for groups and busy evenings

    The multi-level laneway dining room fills quickly with a line at the door on arrival. Reserve ahead, especially for larger parties where a generous set menu is recommended to keep dishes flowing smoothly.

  • Let staff orchestrate the dish progression

    Tapavino's floor team actively sequences plates for balanced flavor and advises against over-ordering mains when you already have plenty of tapas, so let them guide the course order.

  • Coordinate your dining pace for pre-theatre plans

    If you are dining before a show or event, alert your server when ordering so kitchen courses and wine can be timed smoothly to keep you on schedule.

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