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Visitors frequently praise the Newtown Hotel's friendly and efficient staff, along with its welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu options, with some dishes receiving particular acclaim. However, some reviewers find the prices to be high for what they consider average pub food and drinks.

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Address

174 King St, Newtown, Sydney NSW 2042

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Phone

+61 2 9557 1329

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Website

thenewtownhotel.com.au

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About this place The Newtown Hotel

The Newtown Hotel on King Street is the anchor of Sydney's inner-west queer scene — a pub that serves the Newtown and Erskineville communities with a mixed LGBTQ+ clientele that is noticeably more diverse, more alternative, and more lesbian-and-queer-identified than the Oxford Street mainstream. Newtown's character — arty, alternative, politically engaged, bookshop-dense — is embodied by the Newtown Hotel. The pub runs entertainment and events throughout the week, including drag nights that have a different flavour from the Oxford Street norm: more experimental, more rooted in queer arts traditions, less circuit-oriented. The crowd at the Newtown Hotel ranges across the LGBTQ+ spectrum with a particularly strong representation of lesbian, bisexual, trans, and non-binary patrons. King Street itself provides context: the Bookshop Darlinghurst equivalent in Newtown, queer-friendly cafés, vintage shops, and the University of Sydney's proximity all contribute to an intellectual and creative atmosphere that distinguishes Newtown from Darlinghurst. For LGBTQ+ visitors who find Oxford Street's mainstream scene too familiar or too commercial, the Newtown Hotel is the essential alternative — a pub that reflects a different and equally valid dimension of Sydney's queer culture.

Upcoming events at The Newtown Hotel

Thu, Aug 27

Wear It Purple Day craft session

7:00 PM

Opening Hours

Closed

Monday 12:00-00:00

Tuesday 12:00-00:00

Wednesday 12:00-00:00

Thursday 12:00-01:00

Friday 12:00-03:00

Saturday 12:00-03:00

Sunday 12:00-00:00

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4.3

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517 reviews

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Ardi Vrengki Aug 2026

★★★★★

the pub is really spacious, and i love the ambience, especially the outdoor rooftop area.

Naomi Cerisse Cammayo Aug 2026

★★★★★

The effect of inflation is so evident not only in the pricing, but the quality of service. The servers seemed so friendly with the Aussie customers, but not with the people of colour like me. It’s like they’re so over it. And to think this is supposed to be an inclusive space. Also, additional gravy is $3. Wow, I must be asking too much *shrugs* This WAS one of my favourite pubs but I do NOT feel welcome anymore.

Jennifer Densley Aug 2026

★★★★★

Joshua Saliba Aug 2026

★★★★★

Security out front best was best I have encountered

Jackie D Jul 2026

★★★★★

KT and the lovely staff made our family celebration so special! We thank you all for a wonderful time.

Andre Ducasse Jul 2026

★★★★★

Just popped in for a quick drink after lunch. Was very quiet but perfect for chatting. Venue has lots of different areas including Level 2 with balcony overlooking King Street.