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So “open late” means near you, not somewhere across the country.

Or a whole state

Newtown, Victoria

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.

Date night restaurantsRestaurants for big groupsCocktail barsPubs with good foodCoffee and cafes

5 venues

Woolstore Geelong

Newtown8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with dessert and seafood on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groups

2 course [entree, main]$65

4.8(276)

Gold Diggers Arms

Newtown13 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood bar, with salad, chips and parma on the menu and most dishes $6 to $34. Reviewers mention sitting outside.

BarOutdoor seating

GARLIC BREAD$10

4.5(343)

The Retreat Geelong

Newtown9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Thursdays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groups
4.7(157)

Uptown Cafe & Bar

Newtown2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with coffee, tea and cocktails behind the counter. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe

Drinks (Cocktails) /$15

4.7(244)

The Cremorne Hotel

Newtown1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with parma, steak and chips on the menu.

PubOutdoor seating

Parmi$25

3.9(674)