Buddy's Bar

bar

Newtown's first self-serve bar where you pull your own pints from 40+ taps of craft beer, natural wine and house cocktails in a two-level space that puts the power in your hands.

4.6

(363 reviews)Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$7 beers, $10 wines

Monday – Friday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

BarLive MusicTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleGood For GroupsAfter WorkSpecial Occasion

391 Kind Street, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

MondayClosed

TuesdayToday4:30pm – 11pm

Wednesday4:30pm – 11pm

Thursday4:30pm – 12am

Friday4:30pm – 12am

Saturday2pm – 12am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Space and layout: Two storeys of polished brick and natural light, with ample seating spread across both levels and custom artwork from Newtown artist Paul Tooth adding character to the walls.
The self-serve system: You start by loading money onto a venue card, then head to the beverage wall where 40+ taps offer everything from hoppy craft brews to house-made cocktails. Tap your card, grab a glass and pour to your heart's content while the system tracks your consumption.
Energy and crowd: Groups settle in by the windows on the ground floor, with the upstairs function space drawing bigger gatherings. The vibe stays relaxed and social, with DJs, live music and comedy nights adding energy to different evenings.

What People Love

The novelty factor: Being able to pour your own drinks from the tap wall creates an interactive experience that keeps people engaged and coming back to try different options from the constantly rotating selection.
Happy hour value: Monday to Friday 5-7pm brings $7 beers and $10 wines, making it one of the better deals on King Street for quality drinks.
Food partnerships: The collaboration with local crew Rub-A-Dub brings beer-friendly options like nachos, flatbread pizzas and their famous chicken ribs, plus Aussie classics like fairy bread. The one-metre bruschetta is a talking point for larger groups.
Environmental approach: All drinks come from kegs rather than bottles, reducing waste while maintaining quality across the beer, wine and cocktail range.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Sits at 391 King Street in the southern stretch, taking over the former Lentil As Anything space that locals will remember. Two minutes' walk from Newtown Station puts it in easy reach for after-work groups.
Local integration: The partnership with Rub-A-Dub seasoning connects it to the neighbourhood's food scene, while artwork from Newtown artist Paul Tooth keeps the local creative community represented on the walls.
Strip dynamics: Positioned among King Street's mix of vintage shops, record stores and other bars, it offers something different from the traditional pub model that dominates this part of Newtown. The self-serve concept makes it a conversation starter for groups exploring the strip.

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The Vibe

Space and layout: Two storeys of polished brick and natural light, with ample seating spread across both levels and custom artwork from Newtown artist Paul Tooth adding character to the walls.

The self-serve system: You start by loading money onto a venue card, then head to the beverage wall where 40+ taps offer everything from hoppy craft brews to house-made cocktails. Tap your card, grab a glass and pour to your heart's content while the system tracks your consumption.

Energy and crowd: Groups settle in by the windows on the ground floor, with the upstairs function space drawing bigger gatherings. The vibe stays relaxed and social, with DJs, live music and comedy nights adding energy to different evenings.

What People Love

The novelty factor: Being able to pour your own drinks from the tap wall creates an interactive experience that keeps people engaged and coming back to try different options from the constantly rotating selection.

Happy hour value: Monday to Friday 5-7pm brings $7 beers and $10 wines, making it one of the better deals on King Street for quality drinks.

Food partnerships: The collaboration with local crew Rub-A-Dub brings beer-friendly options like nachos, flatbread pizzas and their famous chicken ribs, plus Aussie classics like fairy bread. The one-metre bruschetta is a talking point for larger groups.

Environmental approach: All drinks come from kegs rather than bottles, reducing waste while maintaining quality across the beer, wine and cocktail range.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Sits at 391 King Street in the southern stretch, taking over the former Lentil As Anything space that locals will remember. Two minutes' walk from Newtown Station puts it in easy reach for after-work groups.

Local integration: The partnership with Rub-A-Dub seasoning connects it to the neighbourhood's food scene, while artwork from Newtown artist Paul Tooth keeps the local creative community represented on the walls.

Strip dynamics: Positioned among King Street's mix of vintage shops, record stores and other bars, it offers something different from the traditional pub model that dominates this part of Newtown. The self-serve concept makes it a conversation starter for groups exploring the strip.