If the date is drinks, the team behind Fratelli Paradiso has you sorted.

What could be better for a date than a dim French bistro?

It’s all about the Martini at this cool inner-west bar. Bartenders pour them theatrically from beautiful Spanish decanters, spritzing with lemon peel as the liquid hits the glass. Needless to say, the flavour is out of this world. Come thirsty.

Don't bring a large group to this tiny laneway bar – even if it were empty, you probably wouldn't fit. It's considered one the best tequila and mezcal bars in the world for its peerless selection of rare agave spirits, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff here will help you navigate the list with confidence.

Inside the Norfolk Hotel’s former sports bar is a vibrant wine nook inspired by the Barcelona suburb it’s named after. Expect a range of vermouths, plus mussels and chips, crackers topped with Cantabrian anchovies, and skewers cooked over a flat grill. From the team behind Love, Tilly Devine.

The sister venue of Love, Tilly Devine is perfect for a date night of snacks and wine.

Italian cuisine with a subtle Australian accent, matched with a wine list that bounces effortlessly between Italy’s Piedmont region and the Adelaide Hills. The Swillhouse group’s modern-day interpretation of a cool ’70s restaurant is everything we’ve come to expect from one the city’s best operators.

A taxidermy-filled den that's equally about well-made cocktails and straight spirits, bourbon particularly.

Choose seats at the long dining bar or a small table for two.

Low on light, high on intimacy.

You can never go wrong with this classic Italian.

Years living and working in Italy, and a dedication to local produce, have inspired the menu at this bright Italian joint by former Sagra owner Nigel Ward. Come for house-made limoncello, ricotta ravioli and pappardelle with braised lamb.

The North American hotel brand's Australian debut is an ultra-cool, five-star experience with luxury fittings and hyper-local references in its interior design and architecture.

This relaxed, taverna-style wine bar is by two hospitality veterans behind some of the country's most revered venues. Their shared love of the sea is reflected in the seafood-heavy menu and breezy atmosphere.

Another instalment for the cult bottle shop. Swing past to pick up a bottle of skin-contact chardonnay or a slab of Heaps Normal non-alcholic beer. Or snag a seat in the courtyard out back for by-the-glass-wine and terrine by ex-Old Fitz chef Nicholas Hill.

Cocktails, salty snacks and niche cinema, all in one place.

There isn’t really anything this breezy bar and diner can’t do. There’s a Mediterranean thread running throughout, from the flavours on the menu to the day-to-night vibe. A spot on the footpath can't be beaten at golden hour.