The Newtown Hotel

pub

A 130-year-old King Street pub with a wrap-around balcony, cinema upstairs and cocktails named after rock legends.

4.3

(492 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$6 house beers
$6 house wines
$6 house spirits

Every Day

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Happy Hour

$16 pizza

Monday – Thursday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

PubLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes Reservations

174 King Street, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

Monday12pm – 12am

Tuesday12pm – 12am

Wednesday12pm – 12am

ThursdayToday12pm – 1am

Friday12pm – 1am

Saturday12pm – 1am

Sunday12pm – 12am

The Vibe

Physical space: The original 1887 building spreads across multiple levels, with local street art covering the walls and a giant Michael Jackson hand hanging over the main stage downstairs. The wrap-around balcony offers prime real estate for watching Newtown's colourful characters pass by on King Street below.
Multiple zones: Five different spaces cater to different moods - from the public bar downstairs to the Balcony Bar & Bistro upstairs, plus an indoor-outdoor courtyard with big-screen TV and bookable gaming console. The retractable roof over the outdoor area keeps drinkers covered when Sydney's weather turns.
Entertainment focus: This isn't a quiet drink venue. Live music, comedy nights, trivia, bingo and drag shows pack the weekly calendar. The second-floor cinema screens indie films during the week, adding to the creative chaos that defines the place.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Sitting at 174 King Street, the hotel anchors one of Sydney's most vibrant drinking and dining strips. It's surrounded by the mix of vintage stores, record shops and independent eateries that makes Newtown a weekend destination for inner-west locals and curious visitors alike.
Community cornerstone: After 130-plus years on the same corner, it functions as the neighbourhood local that long-term residents remember and newcomers quickly discover. The dog-friendly policy throughout the venue reflects Newtown's relaxed, inclusive attitude.
Transport links: King Street runs parallel to Newtown Station, making it easily accessible by train from the CBD or other inner-west suburbs. The hotel sits close enough to the station end of the strip to catch foot traffic, but far enough into the main drag to be part of the area's established pub crawl route.

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The Vibe

Physical space: The original 1887 building spreads across multiple levels, with local street art covering the walls and a giant Michael Jackson hand hanging over the main stage downstairs. The wrap-around balcony offers prime real estate for watching Newtown's colourful characters pass by on King Street below.

Multiple zones: Five different spaces cater to different moods - from the public bar downstairs to the Balcony Bar & Bistro upstairs, plus an indoor-outdoor courtyard with big-screen TV and bookable gaming console. The retractable roof over the outdoor area keeps drinkers covered when Sydney's weather turns.

Entertainment focus: This isn't a quiet drink venue. Live music, comedy nights, trivia, bingo and drag shows pack the weekly calendar. The second-floor cinema screens indie films during the week, adding to the creative chaos that defines the place.

The Neighbourhood

King Street position: Sitting at 174 King Street, the hotel anchors one of Sydney's most vibrant drinking and dining strips. It's surrounded by the mix of vintage stores, record shops and independent eateries that makes Newtown a weekend destination for inner-west locals and curious visitors alike.

Community cornerstone: After 130-plus years on the same corner, it functions as the neighbourhood local that long-term residents remember and newcomers quickly discover. The dog-friendly policy throughout the venue reflects Newtown's relaxed, inclusive attitude.

Transport links: King Street runs parallel to Newtown Station, making it easily accessible by train from the CBD or other inner-west suburbs. The hotel sits close enough to the station end of the strip to catch foot traffic, but far enough into the main drag to be part of the area's established pub crawl route.