Websters Bar
barA three-level Newtown institution with rustic 1950s industrial vibes, serious whiskey selection and buffalo wings that locals swear by.
4.1
(1,818 reviews)$$GoogleHappy Hour Deals
Happy Hour
- $7 beers
- $7 wines
- $7 spirits
Monday – Thursday
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Happy Hour
$15 cocktails
Monday – Thursday
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Best For
BarOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsWheelchair Accessible
323 King Street, Newtown 2042
View on Google MapsOpening Hours
Monday10am – 4am
Tuesday10am – 4am
Wednesday10am – 4am
ThursdayToday10am – 4am
Friday10am – 4am
Saturday10am – 4am
Sunday10am – 12am
The Vibe
- Ground floor energy: The King Street entrance opens into a rustic 1950s industrial-style bar that shifts from relaxed daytime drinking to a proper nightspot with a dance floor on weekends.
- Upstairs contrast: Level one delivers darker, moodier speakeasy vibes - the kind of intimate space where groups settle in for longer sessions over cocktails and share plates.
- Rooftop draw: The top-level terrace captures the afternoon sun and draws a mix of after-work drinkers and weekend groups. It gets lively but stays conversational, with Sunday sessions backed by a rotating soundtrack.
- Late-night transformation: The venue extends until 4am on Friday and Saturday nights, when the ground floor dance area fills up and the energy shifts from pub to club territory.
What People Love
- The wings obsession: Classic American-style Buffalo wings coated in Frank's hot sauce, butter and honey, served with blue cheese and celery - they're the dish that keeps regulars coming back for more.
- Whiskey credentials: The whiskey selection runs deep enough to impress serious drinkers, with a range that covers everything from Scottish single malts to American bourbons.
- Sunset pint ritual: The rooftop terrace at golden hour draws locals for that perfect end-of-workday beer, with the western light hitting the space just right.
- Value proposition: Review signals consistently praise the venue's pricing, making it a solid choice for groups who want to settle in without breaking the bank across multiple levels and drinking sessions.
The Neighbourhood
- King Street positioning: Sitting at 323 King Street, Websters anchors itself in the heart of Newtown's main strip, surrounded by the suburb's famous mix of vintage shops, record stores and late-night eateries.
- Transport access: The venue sits within easy walking distance of Newtown Station, making it a natural first or last stop for groups moving between the area's bars and venues.
- Strip dynamics: As a three-level venue with rooftop access, Websters offers something different from the smaller shopfront bars that dominate this stretch of King Street - you can move between moods without leaving the building.
- Late-night context: With 4am weekend trading, it serves as one of the strip's later options when other venues start winding down, particularly useful for groups who want to extend their Newtown night.
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