SPON BAR

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A reimagined bottle shop turned wine bar on King Street where any bottle on the shelves can be opened and poured by the glass.

4.7

(82 reviews)Google

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256 King Street, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

MondayToday12pm – 10pm

Tuesday12pm – 10pm

Wednesday12pm – 10pm

Thursday12pm – 10pm

Friday12pm – 12am

Saturday11am – 12am

Sunday11am – 10pm

The Vibe

The space: A 20-seat bar that blends retail and hospitality, with bottles lining the walls like a well-curated shop and a French oak communal table anchoring the centre. The front window overlooks King Street's foot traffic, while four streetside tables extend the drinking space onto the footpath.
The crowd: Wine explorers and natural fermentation enthusiasts who appreciate the chance to try something unusual. Groups of two or three settle in for discovery sessions, working through bottles they'd never risk buying blind.
The energy: Relaxed and conversational, built around the unhurried pace of choosing your next glass from the shelves. The exploratory format encourages lingering - people take time to read labels, ask questions and compare notes on whatever's been opened.

What People Love

The revolutionary by-the-glass system: Any bottle in the shop can be cracked open and served, creating an ever-changing selection of rare and natural wines you'd rarely find poured elsewhere. International cult brewers like Brasserie Fantome from Belgium and extremely rare Brasserie Ammonite from Burgundy appear alongside local favourites like Wildflower.
Two daily staff picks: A red and white chosen by the team, guaranteeing approachable options that won't break the bank while maintaining the focus on spontaneous and natural fermentation.
Simple but considered snacks: Charcuterie, cheese and tuna crudo with potato chips from the Odd Culture kitchen - designed for sharing and pairing rather than filling up.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Set on Newtown's main strip at number 256, SPON sits in the thick of the suburb's independent retail and hospitality scene. The bottle shop format fits naturally among King Street's eclectic mix of vintage stores, record shops and cafes.
The Odd Culture connection: This is the reimagined version of Odd Culture's boundary-pushing bottle shop, maintaining the group's reputation for natural fermentation and hard-to-find drops while expanding into the bar space.
Retail-bar hybrid: The format bridges Newtown's love of independent retail with its bar culture - you can drink what you discover, take bottles home or order online for later delivery.

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The Vibe

The space: A 20-seat bar that blends retail and hospitality, with bottles lining the walls like a well-curated shop and a French oak communal table anchoring the centre. The front window overlooks King Street's foot traffic, while four streetside tables extend the drinking space onto the footpath.

The crowd: Wine explorers and natural fermentation enthusiasts who appreciate the chance to try something unusual. Groups of two or three settle in for discovery sessions, working through bottles they'd never risk buying blind.

The energy: Relaxed and conversational, built around the unhurried pace of choosing your next glass from the shelves. The exploratory format encourages lingering - people take time to read labels, ask questions and compare notes on whatever's been opened.

What People Love

The revolutionary by-the-glass system: Any bottle in the shop can be cracked open and served, creating an ever-changing selection of rare and natural wines you'd rarely find poured elsewhere. International cult brewers like Brasserie Fantome from Belgium and extremely rare Brasserie Ammonite from Burgundy appear alongside local favourites like Wildflower.

Two daily staff picks: A red and white chosen by the team, guaranteeing approachable options that won't break the bank while maintaining the focus on spontaneous and natural fermentation.

Simple but considered snacks: Charcuterie, cheese and tuna crudo with potato chips from the Odd Culture kitchen - designed for sharing and pairing rather than filling up.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Set on Newtown's main strip at number 256, SPON sits in the thick of the suburb's independent retail and hospitality scene. The bottle shop format fits naturally among King Street's eclectic mix of vintage stores, record shops and cafes.

The Odd Culture connection: This is the reimagined version of Odd Culture's boundary-pushing bottle shop, maintaining the group's reputation for natural fermentation and hard-to-find drops while expanding into the bar space.

Retail-bar hybrid: The format bridges Newtown's love of independent retail with its bar culture - you can drink what you discover, take bottles home or order online for later delivery.