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Bar Hernandez

60 Kings Cross Rd, Potts Point NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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60 Kings Cross Rd, Potts Point NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 401 249 672
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 4:30 – 11:00 PM Friday: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bar Hernandez

Red neon cuts through Kings Cross Road into Bar Hernandez, a corner spot delivering the unhurried rhythm of a classic vermutería. Pull up a stool beneath vintage photographs for house-poured vermut by the carafe or a fino alongside briny gildas and family-recipe tortilla. Shelves stay stacked with European pantry tins and cookbooks to browse between drinks, keeping the counter chatter going right up to the final slice of Basque cheesecake.

  • Dedicated Vermouth Program: Share carafes of regional vermut alongside guided tastings and fortified pours rarely found elsewhere in town.
  • Traditional Tapas Counter: Pair fortified pours with family-recipe Spanish tortilla, vinegar-cured boquerones, and Basque cheesecake.
  • Deli & Bottle Shop: Browse Spanish cookbooks, tinned goods, and bottles to take home straight from the in-house pantry shelves.
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Why Choose Bar Hernandez

Why visitors choose Bar Hernandez for authentic Spanish aperitivo and European hospitality

  • Specialized Vermut & Tapas Rituals

    Guests can sample artisanal vermouth selections, fortified wines, and carafes paired with traditional gildas and tapas.

    Highly recommend the vermut in a carafe to share, from the presentation to the deliciousness and feels of Spain.

    Anna Mantchakidi DipWSET

  • Rare Spanish Sherry & Vermouth Selection

    Curated tastings and extensive fortified wine options introduce visitors to rare bottles and custom pairings.

    The drinks selection is fantastic, particularly the vermouth, with plenty of options you won’t find elsewhere.

    Jacob Timol

  • Transporting Barcelona Ambience

    Patrons feel transported straight to European tapas bars through authentic aperitivo flavors, styling, and Latin rhythms.

    Very cute, we felt like we were in a little bar in Barcelona.

    Isabelle Truong

  • Warm, Attentive Hospitality

    Engaged and charismatic hosts ensure visitors are greeted warmly and looked after with dedicated hospitality.

    Hosts that make you feel like family, uninterrupting, and so relaxing.

    Sixfoot & Salty

  • In-House Deli & Bottle Shop

    Visitors can browse cookbooks, preserved seafood, and pantry staples, purchasing deli products directly to take home.

    It’s also an amazing pantry and bottle shop if you feel like taking home a little piece of Europe to enjoy later.

    Helen L

  • Neighborhood Happy Hour Deals

    Generous early evening and late-night happy hours offer accessible entry to premium drinks and savory bites.

    Great late night happy hours deals from 10pm onwards too, with all fun and laid back vibe inside.

    Joss King

Authentic Spanish aperitivo bites and fortified wines defining the Bar Hernandez experience

  • Vermouth

    The drinks selection is fantastic, particularly the vermouth, with plenty of options you won’t find elsewhere.

    Jacob Timol

  • Tortilla

    When he mentioned the tortilla and Basque cheesecake were homemade by his family, resistance became futile. Both were outstanding.

    Jacob Timol

  • Basque Cheesecake

    Highly recommended the special Negronis, the gildas, the cheese toasties, the tortillas and mum-prepared Basque cheesecake.

    Kristen Sproule

  • Gildas

    Highly recommended the special Negronis, the gildas, the cheese toasties, the tortillas and mum-prepared Basque cheesecake.

    Kristen Sproule

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, curated tastings, and authentic family touches in Potts Point.

  • Guided Vermouth and Product Tastings

    Owner David and the bartending team guide guests through tailored vermouth and product tastings, sharing the provenance, history, and flavor profiles of rare fortified wines and tapas pairings.

  • Homemade Family Recipes

    Signature dishes like the traditional Spanish tortilla and Basque cheesecake are prepared using authentic homemade family recipes.

  • Integrated European Pantry & Cookbook Library

    The venue integrates an on-site pantry and deli stocked with gourmet tinned goods, cookbooks, and bottles for guests to take home.

  • Inclusive Tapas Adaptations

    The bar caters thoughtfully to dietary preferences with dedicated vegetarian gildas and gluten-free, vegetarian-adaptable tortilla preparations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to order food with your drinks?

Yes, drinks are paired with tapas and snacks. Visitors note that food must be ordered alongside drinks at the tables, featuring items like gildas, tortillas, cheese toasties, jamón, and boquerones. Drinks-only seating is limited to a small bar area.

Does Bar Hernandez have a happy hour?

Yes, the venue offers happy hour deals, including early evening sessions and late-night specials starting from 10pm. It is a popular way to sample house vermouth and drinks.

Can you purchase pantry items and bottles to take home?

Beyond drinking in, the venue features an integrated European pantry and bottle shop where you can purchase vermouth, cookbooks, and Spanish deli goods to take home. Note that takeout meals are not offered.

Are there vegetarian or gluten-free food options?

Yes, vegetarian options are available, including vegetarian gildas and tortilla (which can also be prepared gluten-free upon request).

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