Leadbelly

The Leadbelly is the young revamped live music venue built on the old Vanguard space in Newtown. The performances as the focal point of the space coupled with a Southern-US styled food menu will leave you satisfied for the weekend.

42 King St
Newtown, NSW 2042

Phone: (02) 9557 7992
External URL: Leadbelly

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