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Bars

  1. Bench Wine Bar

    Bench Wine Bar

    Wine bar

    A dramatically lit wine bar with a slick industrial fitout. Their innovative food menu helpfully suggests drinks matched to perfection. Sit back and relax in dimly lit surroundings while soaking up some soft jazz and soul music.

    Address
    Shop 5, 503-511 King Street, Newtown
    Phone
    9557 7428

  2. Blacksheep

    Blacksheep

    Cocktails, tapas, live music

    This small candle-lit bar offers all day tapas and mains, paired with an extensive selection of beers and wines. Visit for handcrafted cocktails that compliment the indie-luxe decor, creating a fun atmosphere with live music and boardgames.

    Address
    256 King Street, Newtown
    Phone
    8033 3455

  3. Jester Seeds

    Jester Seeds

    Small bar

    Take a seat on a vinyl sofa, or channel an inner west house party in the courtyard and discover Jester Seeds' twist on grunge. Sip decadent cocktails against a backdrop that nods its head to street art.

    Address
    127 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9557 7008

  4. Madame Fling Flong

    Madame Fling Flong

    Retro lounge & wine bar

    Red boudoir hang out for mezze plates and a tipple in easy company at this hideaway about Soni's. Also screening classic, cult and foreign movies on Tuesday nights, which go down a treat with Madame's special cocktails.

    Address
    Level 1, 169 King St (above Soni's), Newtown
    Phone
    9565 2471

  5. Marlborough Hotel

    Marlborough Hotel

    Newtown's favourite local

    Newtown's bohemian beauty, the Marlborough Hotel is a hive of activity for artists, students, locals and visitors. The Marly delivers great meals day or night, cool cocktails, pool tables, live sport action and a host of weekly pub entertainment.

    Address
    145 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9519 1222

  6. Newtown Hotel

    Newtown Hotel

    Local pub

    Keystone Group’s first foray into Newtown is a winner. They’ve taken an iconic, 130-year-old pub and injected it with their signature style — a visual mishmash of different aesthetics and eras — to create a venue that celebrates the diverse character and kookiness of Newtown and its inhabitants.

    Address
    174 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9557 6399

  7. The Green Room

    The Green Room

    Small bar

    This 50s style lounge bar presents a neat slice of yesteryear. The drinks list is mostly local with boutique wines, beers and ciders. Their real passion is cocktails, with an extensive list covering everything from the classics to their own exclusive menu.

    Address
    156 Enmore Rd, Enmore
    Phone
    8021 8451

  8. The Midnight Special

    The Midnight Special

    Bar and live music

    A laidback bar that oozes rock 'n' roll. The chequerboard floor and booths demand a beer or whiskey sour. Also suiting the scene are hot dogs and not dogs (for vegetarians) with a choice of hot sauce to drizzle on top.

    Address
    44 Enmore Road, Newtown
    Phone

  9. Young Henry's

    Young Henry's

    Serve the people

    Young Henry's Natural Lager owes its flavour to native herbs and spices. The craft brewer also makes cider from apples grown in Griffith, NSW.

    Address
    76 Wilford Street, Newtown
    Phone
    9519 0048