Courthouse Hotel

pub

good for larger groupsbusy

A beloved Newtown stalwart with scruffy charm, pool tables and one of Sydney's finest beer gardens packed with frangipani trees.

4.4

(2,600 reviews)$$Google

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202 Australia Street, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

MondayToday12pm – 12am

Tuesday12pm – 12am

Wednesday12pm – 12am

Thursday12pm – 12am

Friday11am – 12am

Saturday12pm – 12am

Sunday12pm – 10pm

The Vibe

Interior: Dark wood on scruffy walls, well-trodden carpet and a gallery of old Sydney Swans posters set the scene inside. Pool tables and pinball machines occupy the main bar area, alongside vinyl couches with stuffing falling out. The crowd mixes arty student types with beards and locals in Bonds singlets nursing schooners - exactly the unpretentious mix you'd expect.
Beer garden: The real draw is the outdoor courtyard, accessed via a wooden veranda that looks down onto long wooden benches surrounded by frangipani trees and tropical plants. Despite the spilled beer and cigarette butts, it's packed wall to wall even in winter.
Energy: During AFL season, conversation becomes impossible near the football-scarfed fans surrounding the televisions. The rest of the year it maintains a relaxed, grungy atmosphere that's drawn students, artists and regulars for forty years.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits on Australia Street in the heart of Newtown's strip, surrounded by the suburb's eclectic mix of vintage shops, record stores and cafes. The pub has anchored this stretch for decades, becoming a genuine neighbourhood institution.
Local context: The Courty represents classic Newtown - unpretentious, slightly rough around the edges, but with genuine character that newer venues struggle to replicate. It's the kind of place where King Street's parade of trendy bars feels worlds away, even though they're just a few blocks south.
Getting there: Easy reach from Newtown Station, making it a natural stop for anyone exploring the area's famous street art and independent culture. The beer garden provides a leafy refuge from the bustling main drag.

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The Vibe

Interior: Dark wood on scruffy walls, well-trodden carpet and a gallery of old Sydney Swans posters set the scene inside. Pool tables and pinball machines occupy the main bar area, alongside vinyl couches with stuffing falling out. The crowd mixes arty student types with beards and locals in Bonds singlets nursing schooners - exactly the unpretentious mix you'd expect.

Beer garden: The real draw is the outdoor courtyard, accessed via a wooden veranda that looks down onto long wooden benches surrounded by frangipani trees and tropical plants. Despite the spilled beer and cigarette butts, it's packed wall to wall even in winter.

Energy: During AFL season, conversation becomes impossible near the football-scarfed fans surrounding the televisions. The rest of the year it maintains a relaxed, grungy atmosphere that's drawn students, artists and regulars for forty years.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits on Australia Street in the heart of Newtown's strip, surrounded by the suburb's eclectic mix of vintage shops, record stores and cafes. The pub has anchored this stretch for decades, becoming a genuine neighbourhood institution.

Local context: The Courty represents classic Newtown - unpretentious, slightly rough around the edges, but with genuine character that newer venues struggle to replicate. It's the kind of place where King Street's parade of trendy bars feels worlds away, even though they're just a few blocks south.

Getting there: Easy reach from Newtown Station, making it a natural stop for anyone exploring the area's famous street art and independent culture. The beer garden provides a leafy refuge from the bustling main drag.