Corridor

bar

A multi-level small bar hidden behind an unassuming King Street entrance, with $16 cocktails, cosy nooks and a sunny rooftop deck that fills up fast.

4.5

(497 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$15 cocktails

Monday – Friday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

BarOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsPet Friendly

153A King Street, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

Monday5pm – 11pm

Tuesday5pm – 11pm

Wednesday5pm – 11pm

ThursdayToday5pm – 11pm

Friday4pm – 11:30pm

Saturday3pm – 11:30pm

Sunday3pm – 9pm

The Vibe

Layout: Corridor lives up to its name - a narrow space that unfolds into multiple levels and hidden corners. The ground floor squeezes past the afternoon rush, leading to a rickety staircase that climbs through neon-lit alcoves to the upper levels.
Upstairs spaces: The first floor opens into a share-house-style room with vintage décor and street-art-covered walls, lit by candles and mood lighting. Keep climbing to reach the sunny back deck, where coveted rooftop spots fill up quickly on good days.
Seating options: Choose from a private table at the front, stools tucked under the stairs or the upstairs lounge room. Each nook has a different feel, from intimate corners downstairs to the open-air courtyard up top.
Energy: The atmosphere shifts by level - cosy and dimly lit downstairs, brighter and more social on the deck. Gets busy during happy hour when the $10 cocktail deal draws regulars.

What People Love

Cocktails: The $16 cocktail list keeps people coming back, with standouts like the Funky Cold Medina (white rum, elderflower, cucumber, mint and lime) and the Mezcal and Smoked Maple Old Fashioned with dried chilli. Happy hour Monday to Thursday 5-7pm drops all cocktails to $10.
Food menu: The Corridor board ($22) works as a table-share option with arancini, Mediterranean meatballs, grilled halloumi and garlic bread. Smaller bites include crispy polenta ($12) and a dip platter ($14), while burgers ($12) and pizzas ($10) handle the hungrier crowd.
Value: Fair pricing for Newtown, especially during that weekday happy hour. The bar-chefs know their drinks and will talk you through the cocktail details if you're curious about what goes into each one.
Craft beer selection: Solid local craft beer rotation alongside the cocktails, though the mixed drinks get most of the attention.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Sits at 153A King Street, right in the thick of Newtown's main strip where old venues mix with newer arrivals. The narrow frontage makes it easy to walk past, but the interior opens up once you're inside.
Local context: Part of the established small bar scene that took off in this stretch of Newtown over the past decade. The 2011 opening puts it among the earlier wave of intimate drinking spots that helped define the area's bar culture.
Getting there: Central walking distance down King Street, with the venue sitting among the mix of vintage shops, Thai restaurants and record stores that line this section. The busy afternoon foot traffic means the front entrance stays active, but the real space is hidden upstairs.
Neighbourhood fit: Corridor's vintage décor and street art aesthetic matches the artistic, slightly bohemian character of this part of King Street, where creativity and community intersect.

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The Vibe

Layout: Corridor lives up to its name - a narrow space that unfolds into multiple levels and hidden corners. The ground floor squeezes past the afternoon rush, leading to a rickety staircase that climbs through neon-lit alcoves to the upper levels.

Upstairs spaces: The first floor opens into a share-house-style room with vintage décor and street-art-covered walls, lit by candles and mood lighting. Keep climbing to reach the sunny back deck, where coveted rooftop spots fill up quickly on good days.

Seating options: Choose from a private table at the front, stools tucked under the stairs or the upstairs lounge room. Each nook has a different feel, from intimate corners downstairs to the open-air courtyard up top.

Energy: The atmosphere shifts by level - cosy and dimly lit downstairs, brighter and more social on the deck. Gets busy during happy hour when the $10 cocktail deal draws regulars.

What People Love

Cocktails: The $16 cocktail list keeps people coming back, with standouts like the Funky Cold Medina (white rum, elderflower, cucumber, mint and lime) and the Mezcal and Smoked Maple Old Fashioned with dried chilli. Happy hour Monday to Thursday 5-7pm drops all cocktails to $10.

Food menu: The Corridor board ($22) works as a table-share option with arancini, Mediterranean meatballs, grilled halloumi and garlic bread. Smaller bites include crispy polenta ($12) and a dip platter ($14), while burgers ($12) and pizzas ($10) handle the hungrier crowd.

Value: Fair pricing for Newtown, especially during that weekday happy hour. The bar-chefs know their drinks and will talk you through the cocktail details if you're curious about what goes into each one.

Craft beer selection: Solid local craft beer rotation alongside the cocktails, though the mixed drinks get most of the attention.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Sits at 153A King Street, right in the thick of Newtown's main strip where old venues mix with newer arrivals. The narrow frontage makes it easy to walk past, but the interior opens up once you're inside.

Local context: Part of the established small bar scene that took off in this stretch of Newtown over the past decade. The 2011 opening puts it among the earlier wave of intimate drinking spots that helped define the area's bar culture.

Getting there: Central walking distance down King Street, with the venue sitting among the mix of vintage shops, Thai restaurants and record stores that line this section. The busy afternoon foot traffic means the front entrance stays active, but the real space is hidden upstairs.

Neighbourhood fit: Corridor's vintage décor and street art aesthetic matches the artistic, slightly bohemian character of this part of King Street, where creativity and community intersect.