Best Bars in Newtown, Sydney
Dive bars, craft beer pubs, alternative energy — Sydney's most multicultural bar neighbourhood.
Newtown is Sydney's bohemian heart. King Street is the city's most concentrated alternative bar strip — multicultural, queer-friendly, music-driven. The grungy heritage Australian pubs anchor the strip.
Eight Newtown picks for a non-touristy Sydney evening.
The best bars in Newtown
The Rose Hotel
King Street heritage Australian pub. Cheap schooners, beer garden, full Newtown pub heritage.
The Marlborough Hotel
King Street heritage 1860 Australian pub. Live music six nights a week, full Newtown heritage.
Earl's Juke Joint
King Street New Orleans-themed cocktail bar. Strong cocktails, jukebox, the Newtown cocktail destination.
The Bank Hotel
King Street heritage Australian pub in a former bank. Cheap schooners, full Newtown heritage.
Young Henrys
Newtown craft brewery taproom. House-brewed Australian beers, the Newtown craft beer destination.
Black Star Pastry
Newtown all-day café-bar. Coffee, drinks, the Newtown neighborhood institution.
Webster's Bar
Newtown cocktail bar with strong program. Strong cocktails, intimate room, the Newtown cocktail option.
Imperial Hotel
Erskineville heritage LGBTQ+ pub from Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Full Newtown queer heritage.
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