Buddy's Bar

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Newtown's first self-serve bar where you pour your own drinks from 40+ taps of craft beer, natural wine and house-made cocktails in the former Lentil As Anything space.

4.6

(358 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

MondayTodayClosed

Tuesday4:30pm – 11pm

Wednesday4:30pm – 11pm

Thursday4:30pm – 12am

Friday4:30pm – 12am

Saturday2pm – 12am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Physical space: Two levels of polished brick and natural light in the former Lentil As Anything site, with custom artwork by Newtown artist Paul Tooth and ample seating throughout. The fit-out is deliberately simple, letting the self-serve taps take centre stage.
The crowd: Groups of friends figuring out the card-activated tap system, couples grabbing window seats and solo drinkers testing different pours. The self-serve concept draws a curious mix - some treating it as a novelty, others becoming regulars who know exactly which taps they're hitting.
Energy levels: Buzzy during happy hour when $7 beers and $10 wines pack the downstairs area. DJs and live music ramp things up on weekends, while weeknight sessions stay more conversational as people experiment with different drinks.

What People Love

The self-serve system: Load up a venue card and pour exactly what you want from 40+ taps - craft beer, natural wine, house-made cocktails and non-alcoholic options. The novelty factor keeps groups entertained, especially when someone's learning to pull their first beer.
Happy hour value: $7 beers and $10 wines Monday to Friday 5-7pm make it one of King Street's better deals, particularly given the craft-focused selection that rotates regularly.
Food partnership: Rub-A-Dub seasoning supplies the snack-heavy menu, with their famous chicken ribs, nachos and Italian flatbread pizzas built for sharing over drinks. The one-metre bruschetta is pure Instagram bait but genuinely feeds a table.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Right on King Street, two minutes from Newtown Station and deep in the strip's busiest stretch. The address puts it between the theatre precinct and the vintage shops, making it an easy stop whether you're pub-crawling or settling in for the evening.
Neighbourhood fit: Taking over from Lentil As Anything gives it some local history and the self-serve concept fits Newtown's experimental spirit perfectly. It's surrounded by the suburb's usual mix of Thai restaurants, record stores and late-night kebab shops.
Getting there: The station proximity makes it accessible from anywhere on the inner west line, while King Street's bus routes connect it to the broader Sydney network. Street parking is typically grim on weekends but the walk from the station takes three minutes.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Two levels of polished brick and natural light in the former Lentil As Anything site, with custom artwork by Newtown artist Paul Tooth and ample seating throughout. The fit-out is deliberately simple, letting the self-serve taps take centre stage.

The crowd: Groups of friends figuring out the card-activated tap system, couples grabbing window seats and solo drinkers testing different pours. The self-serve concept draws a curious mix - some treating it as a novelty, others becoming regulars who know exactly which taps they're hitting.

Energy levels: Buzzy during happy hour when $7 beers and $10 wines pack the downstairs area. DJs and live music ramp things up on weekends, while weeknight sessions stay more conversational as people experiment with different drinks.

What People Love

The self-serve system: Load up a venue card and pour exactly what you want from 40+ taps - craft beer, natural wine, house-made cocktails and non-alcoholic options. The novelty factor keeps groups entertained, especially when someone's learning to pull their first beer.

Happy hour value: $7 beers and $10 wines Monday to Friday 5-7pm make it one of King Street's better deals, particularly given the craft-focused selection that rotates regularly.

Food partnership: Rub-A-Dub seasoning supplies the snack-heavy menu, with their famous chicken ribs, nachos and Italian flatbread pizzas built for sharing over drinks. The one-metre bruschetta is pure Instagram bait but genuinely feeds a table.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Right on King Street, two minutes from Newtown Station and deep in the strip's busiest stretch. The address puts it between the theatre precinct and the vintage shops, making it an easy stop whether you're pub-crawling or settling in for the evening.

Neighbourhood fit: Taking over from Lentil As Anything gives it some local history and the self-serve concept fits Newtown's experimental spirit perfectly. It's surrounded by the suburb's usual mix of Thai restaurants, record stores and late-night kebab shops.

Getting there: The station proximity makes it accessible from anywhere on the inner west line, while King Street's bus routes connect it to the broader Sydney network. Street parking is typically grim on weekends but the walk from the station takes three minutes.