A haunt for those who've been up all night and don't yet wish to go home, this bar is a Sydney institution.
Set smack bang in the middle of Taylor Square, this Darlo bar is a regular haunt for late-night party people, who willingly succumb to pleasures such as cold tap beer and DJ tunes.
Open around the clock, Kinselas is an institution among locals. By day, loyal regulars sink alfresco ales while taking in Taylor Square's passing parade. As night creeps in, however, punters slip on their party hats as DJs spin a mix of house and R&B tunes. Aspiring DJs should roll in for Thursday's DJ jams - a night for up-and-coming DJs to exhibit their skills.
Decked out with brown leather lounges, the odd plasma screen and a handful of discreet pokies, Kinselas keeps it simple and unpretentious. The bar - which is backlit with a yellow hue - serves up a good selection of tap beer including Blue Tongue, Pure Blonde, Stella Artois and Cascade Light. Cocktails are also on the offer. Browse the scrawled menu above the bar, which boasts mixes such as the Toblerone (Baileys, Frangelico, Kahlua, honey, cream and chocolate).
The bar menu boasts a solid mix of snacks designed to cure any booze-induced hunger pang. In the early morning, bleary-eyed punters can opt for the 24-hour pizza menu. Try the hot sausage, served with generous amounts of cheese and pepperoni.
Victoria Brooks
