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

(2,782 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 Reservations

324 King Street, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

Monday10am – 2am

Tuesday10am – 2am

Wednesday10am – 4am

ThursdayToday10am – 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.

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.

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.