UNCANNY Newtown
Newtown4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with whisky behind the counter.
Cocktail barLively
Starward 'Two Fold' whisky$43
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 536 reviews
Newtown, New South Wales
Busy, lively bars in Newtown
Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.
How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Limited to venues in Newtown. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
30 venues
Fabbrica Pasta Bar Newtown
Newtown9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian bar, with cocktails, coffee and beer behind the counter.
BarLively
Paloma$22
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 283 reviews
She Loves You
Newtown8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 11pm on Wednesdays.
Cocktail barCosyLively
Smh Good Food 2$23
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 288 reviews
Corridor Newtown
Newtown6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays.
BarRomanticLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 500 reviews
Stonewall Newtown
Newtown6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights.
BarGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Pistou
Newtown13 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with seafood and steak on the menu.
Wine bar
Basil$25
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 331 reviews
Bloodwood Restaurant & Bar
Newtown5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with pasta, seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $8 to $32.
Bar
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts C Andied Walnut, Garlic$23
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 864 reviews
Fortunate Son Bar Enmore
Newtown8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 351 reviews
MAIZ Mexican Food
Newtown5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar. Open five days a week.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 859 reviews
Macelleria Newtown
Newtown7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with bbq, salad and steak on the menu.
Cocktail bar
BBQ Chicken Ribs$8
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 2,766 reviews
Rubyos Restaurant & Bar
Newtown11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with seafood and small plates on the menu.
Cocktail bar
Honey Sauce$28
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 672 reviews
Kaiza Newtown | Japanese Restaurant
Newtown8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Japanese bar. Open five days a week.
Bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,045 reviews
EITHER OR (now known as ALAS Newtown)
Newtown5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 379 reviews
Arre Restaurant + Bar
Newtown4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 621 reviews
Belly Bao
Newtown5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Fridays.
Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,069 reviews
Sydney Park Hotel
Newtown14 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 671 reviews
Famelia
Newtown6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open six days a week, until 11pm on Wednesdays.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 165 reviews
Rubyos Cocktail Bar
Newtown11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews
YummyBox
Newtown7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open six days a week.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 365 reviews
Nest
Newtown12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 54 reviews
Little Lagos Bistro & Bar
Newtown9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bar
The Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2$26
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 897 reviews
Kuleto's Cocktail Bar
Newtown6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 467 reviews
Flight Path Wine Bar
Newtown4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barGood for groupsRomantic
A Taste of Australia$49
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 94 reviews
Hoochie Mamma Cafe
Newtown8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe wine bar, with dessert, cake and pastries on the menu and most dishes $4.80 to $8.90.
Wine bar
GF Chocolate pudding GF$7.80
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 377 reviews
Rising Sun Workshop
Newtown2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with breakfast, seafood and dumplings on the menu.
Cocktail barCasualQuiet
Rising Sun Breakfast Plate$28
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,781 reviews
Buddy's Bar Newtown
Newtown5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Thursday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Wine barGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 378 reviews