40Res

40Res is a small neighbourhood wine bar on Reservoir Street in Surry Hills, with snack-style plates, an aperitivo hour before dinner and a lively room. Tables sit outside under a tree. It is best for seafood snacks and a long, relaxed evening with a bottle. Belmore Park is a two-minute walk away.

Cuisine at 40Res

Food at 40Res

The menu is built around snacks and shared plates drawn from the chefs' travels, with plenty of Australian produce. Dishes mentioned include a Jerusalem artichoke doughnut, bread served with sesame butter, a fish finger made with toothfish, and octopus with jamon XO. Plates are arranged neatly, with a sauce and a delicate gold garnish.

What to order: Glacier 51 toothfish fish finger · Eden cuttlefish

Drinks at 40Res

The wine list, called Our Little Wine Book, focuses on boutique Australian winemakers. Aperitivo hour runs before dinner with martinis and snacks, and one visitor said the martinis were a good start to the night. Guests are welcome to stay for a glass or a bottle.

The chef behind the menu

The chef-owner, Josh Raine, previously worked at Tetsuya's, and diners say that background shows in the cooking. The menu leans on Australian ingredients and snack-style plates. Group and private events are also available, with a separate group menu and an events section on the website.

What customers say about 40Res

• 💬Visitors praise the snack plates, especially the fish fingers and cuttlefish.
• 💬Service is often described as warm, attentive and exceptional.
• 💬Diners say the room has a good buzz and a lively atmosphere.
• 💬Visitors note the chef-owner's background at Tetsuya's.

Tips for visiting 40Res

• ✓Book through the Book Now link, which goes to SevenRooms.
• ✓Aperitivo hour before dinner suits a drink and a few snacks.
• ✓The outdoor tables under the tree are a good choice on a fine evening.

Getting to 40Res

40 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Parking is available. Belmore Park is a two-minute walk away, and Reservoir Street Reserve is three minutes on foot.

Near 40Res

• ☕Single O1 min walk
• ☕KWILA1 min walk
• ☕Toast Cafe1 min walk
• 🌳Belmore Park2 min walk
• 🌳Reservoir Street Reserve3 min walk
• 🌳Harmony Park4 min walk

FAQ about 40Res