Kellys on King

pub

A sprawling Irish pub on King Street with multiple bars, pool tables and a rooftop courtyard, pouring what they claim is the best Guinness in Sydney alongside live music most nights.

4.0

(890 reviews)$Google

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Happy Hour

Monday – Friday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

PubLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes Reservations

283-285 King Street, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

Monday10am – 3am

TuesdayToday10am – 3am

Wednesday10am – 3am

Thursday10am – 3am

Friday10am – 3am

Saturday10am – 4am

Sunday10am – 12am

The Vibe

Multiple levels: The pub spreads across several areas with multiple bars, pool tables scattered throughout and an upstairs rooftop courtyard that catches the afternoon sun. Arcade games fill corners between the drinking spaces.
Sound and energy: Live music runs Wednesday through Saturday, with karaoke taking over Thursday and Friday nights. The energy shifts from after-work drinks during happy hour (5-7pm weekdays) to a rowdy crowd once the bands start or the karaoke mic gets passed around.
Irish pub styling: Traditional dark wood and green colour scheme you'd expect, though the arcade games and multiple entertainment zones give it more of a party pub feel than a quiet local. Gets loud when the music starts, quieter during the day for pool and a pint.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Sits at 283-285 King Street in the thick of Newtown's main strip, surrounded by vintage shops, Thai restaurants and record stores. Easy to spot among the terrace buildings with its Irish pub signage.
Local context: Part of the King Street pub crawl route that includes the Courthouse Hotel and Bank Hotel within walking distance. Newtown Station is a five-minute walk east, making it accessible for people coming from the city or inner west.
Strip dynamics: Opens into the afternoon crowd before the evening restaurant rush, then stays busy as people move between venues along King Street. The multiple entertainment options make it a destination rather than just a stop-off between other bars.

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The Vibe

Multiple levels: The pub spreads across several areas with multiple bars, pool tables scattered throughout and an upstairs rooftop courtyard that catches the afternoon sun. Arcade games fill corners between the drinking spaces.

Sound and energy: Live music runs Wednesday through Saturday, with karaoke taking over Thursday and Friday nights. The energy shifts from after-work drinks during happy hour (5-7pm weekdays) to a rowdy crowd once the bands start or the karaoke mic gets passed around.

Irish pub styling: Traditional dark wood and green colour scheme you'd expect, though the arcade games and multiple entertainment zones give it more of a party pub feel than a quiet local. Gets loud when the music starts, quieter during the day for pool and a pint.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Sits at 283-285 King Street in the thick of Newtown's main strip, surrounded by vintage shops, Thai restaurants and record stores. Easy to spot among the terrace buildings with its Irish pub signage.

Local context: Part of the King Street pub crawl route that includes the Courthouse Hotel and Bank Hotel within walking distance. Newtown Station is a five-minute walk east, making it accessible for people coming from the city or inner west.

Strip dynamics: Opens into the afternoon crowd before the evening restaurant rush, then stays busy as people move between venues along King Street. The multiple entertainment options make it a destination rather than just a stop-off between other bars.