Hive Bar

bar

cosysmalllocal feelgreat service

A community-focused local bar on the Erskineville Road strip with bi-fold windows, vinyl nights and beers from St Peters Brewery.

4.6

(521 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$8 schooners of reckless pale ale
$8 schooners of reckless lager
$8 wines
$10 gin & tonics
$15 house spritz

Tuesday – Thursday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Happy Hour

$8 schooners of reckless pale ale
$8 schooners of reckless lager
$8 wines
$10 gin & tonics
$15 house spritz

Friday

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Best For

BarLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsBreweryCocktail Bar

93 Erskineville Road, Erskineville 2043

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Opening Hours

MondayTodayClosed

Tuesday4pm – 10pm

Wednesday4pm – 10pm

Thursday4pm – 10pm

Friday12pm – 12am

Saturday12pm – 12am

Sunday12pm – 10pm

The Vibe

Physical space: Recycled, mismatched furniture fills the interior, complemented by graffitied walls and rotating local art installations. Wide bi-fold windows open onto the footpath, creating direct indoor-outdoor flow that locals take full advantage of.
Crowd and atmosphere: Regulars can be spotted at all times of day locked in animated conversation by those street-facing windows or propping up the bar inside. The demographic skews local - this feels like a genuine neighbourhood hangout rather than a destination bar.
Energy levels: The venue's love of analogue culture comes alive every Wednesday during BYO vinyl nights, when the community brings their own records to spin. Weekend sessions feature resident DJs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, keeping the energy buzzing through to late.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Positioned on the Erskineville Road strip at number 93, the Hive sits as one of the few bars to successfully challenge the neighbouring Rose of Australia pub's dominance and carve out its own following.
Getting there: It's a short walk from the King Street strip in Newtown - those extra footsteps from the main drag are well worth it according to locals who've made the trip part of their routine.
Local connections: The kitchen sources many ingredients from the Erskineville Community Garden just up the road, reinforcing the venue's commitment to hyperlocal operations. This community focus extends beyond sourcing, with the bar actively encouraging locals to help shape its future through art displays and collaborative events.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Recycled, mismatched furniture fills the interior, complemented by graffitied walls and rotating local art installations. Wide bi-fold windows open onto the footpath, creating direct indoor-outdoor flow that locals take full advantage of.

Crowd and atmosphere: Regulars can be spotted at all times of day locked in animated conversation by those street-facing windows or propping up the bar inside. The demographic skews local - this feels like a genuine neighbourhood hangout rather than a destination bar.

Energy levels: The venue's love of analogue culture comes alive every Wednesday during BYO vinyl nights, when the community brings their own records to spin. Weekend sessions feature resident DJs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, keeping the energy buzzing through to late.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Positioned on the Erskineville Road strip at number 93, the Hive sits as one of the few bars to successfully challenge the neighbouring Rose of Australia pub's dominance and carve out its own following.

Getting there: It's a short walk from the King Street strip in Newtown - those extra footsteps from the main drag are well worth it according to locals who've made the trip part of their routine.

Local connections: The kitchen sources many ingredients from the Erskineville Community Garden just up the road, reinforcing the venue's commitment to hyperlocal operations. This community focus extends beyond sourcing, with the bar actively encouraging locals to help shape its future through art displays and collaborative events.