This March, book a seat at the bar at Surry Hills’ Bartolo to halve your drink bill. Seriously.

In case you hadn’t noticed, a cosy new Italian restaurant has taken up residence in the ex-Bills space on Crown Street. And we’re mightly glad to welcome the arrival of Bartolo, a new bar and restaurant in the heart of Surry Hills. Serving up Silician-inspired eats such as rich tomato-based pasta, freshly-baked focaccia and charred octopus, its fair to say this is a go-to spot for an authentic Italian dining experience.

If you’re on a budget this month, we’ve found just the offer you need to take advantage of. Throughout the month of March, Bartolo Surry Hills will be offering diners the chance to score 49% off their drinks bill. The catch? You’ll need to book ahead and make sure to opt for a seat at the bar. But let’s face it, that’s often the best seat in the house.

So, how does the promotion work? Bartolo’s Book the Bar promotion invites diners to head online and use the code ‘BOOKTHEBAR’ in the booking notes while making a reservation. This will earn punters a 90 minute sitting at the restaurant and is valid for both lunch and dinner sittings.

The offer has been launched to celebrate the birthday of the venue’s namesake, Bartolo Marino and hopes to be a gift to regular guests and new visitors alike.

So, what you can expect to sample at Bartolo? Expect house-made pasta, mussels with white wine, meatballs with poaches eggs and parmesan and so much more. Plus, swing by as day turns to night to enjoy aperitivo cocktails alongside share plates or smaller dishes showcasing traditional Italian flavours.

To secure your spot at Bartolo’s Book the Bar promotion, make a booking online here using the code ‘BOOKTHEBAR’ in the booking notes.