Cru54

The look: This enticing Spanish wine bar and restaurant, with an injection of French style, has white leather stools, white-washed walls, soft lighting and a cool ambience, which equals understated elegance.
The soundtrack: Sultry guitar’s strumming and contemporary instrumental European stereo tunes form the perfect backdrop for intimate conversations.
Signature drink: Get ready to enjoy a splendid drop and experience the bold 2006 Cillar de Silos Tempranillo ($13/glass, $65 bottle) from the expertly stacked bar.
The bar snacks: If you love ham then try just eating one of the creamy Jamon croquettes ($11) and you’ll fail. Meat lovers will also adore the Jamon Iberico ($20) from Northern Spain, cured for forty months and served cold in svelte slices, with delightfully crusty bread.
Best for: A splendidly Spanish infused, H.O.T. night out with someone special.
Wow factor: It is the staff themselves, with their expert advice and friendly smiles, which really make this intimate wine bar and restaurant an A-grade stand-out.
If this bar were an animal it would be: a sultry yet irresistibly cute Spanish Ribbed Newt.

By Kathy Buchanan

Address: 1/54 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills
Phone: 9281 1054
Open: Monday - Saturday