The Bank

bar

A sprawling Newtown institution with a beer garden, upstairs cocktail bar and live music venue, open until the early hours and famous for its queer-friendly club nights.

4.1

(2,779 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$7 beers
$12 cocktails
$7 house wines
$8 house spirits
$8 snacks
$2 oysters

Monday – Friday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Snacky Hour

Thursday

Best For

BarLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsBeer GardenRooftop

324 King Street, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

Monday10am – 2am

Tuesday10am – 2am

WednesdayToday10am – 4am

Thursday10am – 4am

Friday10am – 4am

Saturday10am – 4am

Sunday12pm – 12am

The Vibe

Multi-level madness: Three distinct spaces spread across a converted corner building - the ground-floor public bar, an expansive beer garden out back and Waywards ballroom upstairs for live music and comedy nights.
Crowd evolution: Afternoon sees groups settling into the refreshed beer garden for pub feeds and drinks before the night begins. After midnight it transforms into one of King Street's few late-night meeting points, with the energy ramping up significantly Wednesday to Saturday.
Safe space legacy: Operating as a proudly queer-friendly venue with strong ties to Sydney's LGBTQI+ community, particularly visible during Wednesday night's Birdcage parties. The atmosphere remains welcoming across all demographics, from solo visitors to large groups navigating between the different levels.

What People Love

Late-night refuge: Open until 2am Monday and Tuesday, 4am Wednesday to Saturday - making it essential when most of King Street shuts down after midnight. The venue becomes a natural rally point for groups bar-hopping along the strip.
Mediterranean-leaning menu: Flame-grilled barramundi and scotch fillet alongside familiar pub staples like chicken parma. The king crab club sandwich and sticky lamb ribs with radish slaw get regular mentions, plus pizzas available until 2am for late-night hunger pangs when options elsewhere become limited.
Drink variety: Cocktail jugs for groups, local wines and craft beer on tap cater to different drinking styles. The 60s-style cocktail bar upstairs offers a more intimate drinking experience compared to the main bar chaos below.

The Neighbourhood

King Street anchor: Sits a few doors down from Newtown train station on the busy strip, making it an easy meeting point before venturing further into the suburb's bar scene.
Transport convenience: The proximity to Newtown station makes it accessible for people coming from across Sydney, contributing to its role as a galvanising hub for the Inner West after-hours crowd.
Strip dynamics: Part of King Street's late-night ecosystem alongside venues like The Marly, which also stays open until 4am most nights. The Bank's sprawling layout and multiple entry points make it a natural congregation spot when other venues reach capacity or close earlier.

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The Vibe

Multi-level madness: Three distinct spaces spread across a converted corner building - the ground-floor public bar, an expansive beer garden out back and Waywards ballroom upstairs for live music and comedy nights.

Crowd evolution: Afternoon sees groups settling into the refreshed beer garden for pub feeds and drinks before the night begins. After midnight it transforms into one of King Street's few late-night meeting points, with the energy ramping up significantly Wednesday to Saturday.

Safe space legacy: Operating as a proudly queer-friendly venue with strong ties to Sydney's LGBTQI+ community, particularly visible during Wednesday night's Birdcage parties. The atmosphere remains welcoming across all demographics, from solo visitors to large groups navigating between the different levels.

What People Love

Late-night refuge: Open until 2am Monday and Tuesday, 4am Wednesday to Saturday - making it essential when most of King Street shuts down after midnight. The venue becomes a natural rally point for groups bar-hopping along the strip.

Mediterranean-leaning menu: Flame-grilled barramundi and scotch fillet alongside familiar pub staples like chicken parma. The king crab club sandwich and sticky lamb ribs with radish slaw get regular mentions, plus pizzas available until 2am for late-night hunger pangs when options elsewhere become limited.

Drink variety: Cocktail jugs for groups, local wines and craft beer on tap cater to different drinking styles. The 60s-style cocktail bar upstairs offers a more intimate drinking experience compared to the main bar chaos below.

The Neighbourhood

King Street anchor: Sits a few doors down from Newtown train station on the busy strip, making it an easy meeting point before venturing further into the suburb's bar scene.

Transport convenience: The proximity to Newtown station makes it accessible for people coming from across Sydney, contributing to its role as a galvanising hub for the Inner West after-hours crowd.

Strip dynamics: Part of King Street's late-night ecosystem alongside venues like The Marly, which also stays open until 4am most nights. The Bank's sprawling layout and multiple entry points make it a natural congregation spot when other venues reach capacity or close earlier.