Moshpit

bar

A 100-capacity dive bar on the Erskineville end of King Street with $5 schooners during happy hour and live music seven nights a week, from open mic Wednesdays to weekend bands.

4.7

(363 reviews)$Google

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Happy Hour

$5 schooners, $5 house wines

Monday – Friday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

BarLive MusicWheelchair AccessiblePet Friendly

642a King Street, Erskineville 2043

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Opening Hours

Monday5pm – 12am

Tuesday5pm – 12am

Wednesday5pm – 12am

Thursday5pm – 12am

FridayToday5pm – 12am

Saturday5pm – 12am

Sunday5pm – 10pm

The Vibe

Capacity: Holds 100 people in a compact space that feels intimate rather than cramped.
Decor: Dark brick walls are plastered floor-to-ceiling with gig tickets and posters from the owners' personal collections, creating conversation starters about who played where and when.
Music focus: Live bands Thursday through Sunday, with open mic nights on Wednesday and open band nights on Tuesday - the programming reflects the area's long-standing connection to live music.
Crowd: Draws music lovers who appreciate the unpretentious dive bar aesthetic, with the atmosphere ramping up significantly when bands are playing.
Energy: Quieter early in the week during open sessions, but transforms into a proper music venue on weekends when the small space fills with people there specifically for the acts.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits at 642a King Street, on the southern end where Erskineville starts to feel separate from Newtown's busier strip.
Street position: Part of King Street's music heritage, breathing new life into this end of the road that has deep links to Sydney's live music scene.
Local character: The area retains an unpretentious, working-class feel that matches the bar's dive aesthetic perfectly.
Access: The southern King Street location puts it away from the main Newtown crowds, creating a neighbourhood feel where regulars know each other and the programming.
Context: Represents the kind of small, music-focused venue that has historically made this stretch of inner west Sydney important for emerging and established acts alike.

Nearby in Erskineville

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The Vibe

Capacity: Holds 100 people in a compact space that feels intimate rather than cramped.

Decor: Dark brick walls are plastered floor-to-ceiling with gig tickets and posters from the owners' personal collections, creating conversation starters about who played where and when.

Music focus: Live bands Thursday through Sunday, with open mic nights on Wednesday and open band nights on Tuesday - the programming reflects the area's long-standing connection to live music.

Crowd: Draws music lovers who appreciate the unpretentious dive bar aesthetic, with the atmosphere ramping up significantly when bands are playing.

Energy: Quieter early in the week during open sessions, but transforms into a proper music venue on weekends when the small space fills with people there specifically for the acts.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits at 642a King Street, on the southern end where Erskineville starts to feel separate from Newtown's busier strip.

Street position: Part of King Street's music heritage, breathing new life into this end of the road that has deep links to Sydney's live music scene.

Local character: The area retains an unpretentious, working-class feel that matches the bar's dive aesthetic perfectly.

Access: The southern King Street location puts it away from the main Newtown crowds, creating a neighbourhood feel where regulars know each other and the programming.

Context: Represents the kind of small, music-focused venue that has historically made this stretch of inner west Sydney important for emerging and established acts alike.