Mary's Newtown

bar

A loud, dark rock 'n' roll burger bar that pioneered Sydney's American-style cheeseburger scene, serving O'Connor grass-fed beef patties alongside natural wines and local beers.

4.4

(3,075 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$7 house lager schooners

Monday – Friday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Burger + Beer

$5 beer with any burger purchase

Every Day

Best For

BarBar Food

6 Mary St, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

Monday12pm – 12am

Tuesday12pm – 12am

Wednesday12pm – 1am

ThursdayToday12pm – 2am

Friday12pm – 2am

Saturday12pm – 2am

Sunday12pm – 10pm

The Vibe

Industrial meets homemade: The gutted 100-year-old building keeps its original floorboards but adds a mezzanine level and railway sleeper tables. Homemade Jack Daniel's light fittings and a timber feature wall give the space plenty of character without feeling polished.
Loud and dark: This is a pub that plays metal music and doesn't apologise for it. The aesthetic leans into the rock 'n' roll theme - expect graffiti-lined walls and dripping candlelight rather than Instagram-friendly styling.
Everyone welcome: The crowd diversity matches Newtown itself - office workers mixing with students, date nights alongside groups of mates. It gets properly busy on weekends when the full chaos kicks in, but weeknight visits offer a more relaxed version of the same energy.

The Neighbourhood

Mary Street location: Tucked away down Mary Street rather than on the main King Street strip, which keeps it feeling like a local discovery rather than a tourist magnet. The quieter side street means you can actually hear the music from outside.
Newtown positioning: Part of the original wave that helped establish Newtown's reputation for independent venues doing their own thing. While the suburb has gentrified around it, Mary's maintains the slightly rough-around-the-edges spirit that made the area famous.
The original: This is where Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham started before expanding to Castle Hill, Circular Quay and the Entertainment Quarter. The Newtown venue remains the flagship - louder, grittier and more uncompromising than its newer siblings.

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The Vibe

Industrial meets homemade: The gutted 100-year-old building keeps its original floorboards but adds a mezzanine level and railway sleeper tables. Homemade Jack Daniel's light fittings and a timber feature wall give the space plenty of character without feeling polished.

Loud and dark: This is a pub that plays metal music and doesn't apologise for it. The aesthetic leans into the rock 'n' roll theme - expect graffiti-lined walls and dripping candlelight rather than Instagram-friendly styling.

Everyone welcome: The crowd diversity matches Newtown itself - office workers mixing with students, date nights alongside groups of mates. It gets properly busy on weekends when the full chaos kicks in, but weeknight visits offer a more relaxed version of the same energy.

The Neighbourhood

Mary Street location: Tucked away down Mary Street rather than on the main King Street strip, which keeps it feeling like a local discovery rather than a tourist magnet. The quieter side street means you can actually hear the music from outside.

Newtown positioning: Part of the original wave that helped establish Newtown's reputation for independent venues doing their own thing. While the suburb has gentrified around it, Mary's maintains the slightly rough-around-the-edges spirit that made the area famous.

The original: This is where Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham started before expanding to Castle Hill, Circular Quay and the Entertainment Quarter. The Newtown venue remains the flagship - louder, grittier and more uncompromising than its newer siblings.