Newtown Hotel

From drag queens to punk rock and anything in between, the Newtown Hotel is a snapshot into the rich and vibrant history and culture that is Newtown.

174 King St
Newtown, NSW 2042

Phone: (02) 9557 6399
External URL: Newtown Hotel

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A whole new world.

Newtown Hotel Reveals 2015 Halloween Birthday Party Lineup

Newtown Hotel has just announced the details for its third birthday party, to coincide with Halloween. Indie outfit Alpine will be headlining the fancy dress...

Newtown Hotel Announces Part Two Of The Cider Series With Alice Terry Duo

Cementing an already recognised reputation for cider, The Newtown Hotel has announced a second instalment of its Cider Series. The Sunday Session, taking place in...

Kingswood To Headline Halloween At Newtown Hotel

Melbourne rock men Kingswood will bring their best ghoulish tunes to Newtown Hotel’s combined Halloween/Birthday Party this year. On the back of their debut album...

Newtown Hotel’s Meat Fair Kicks Off Next Month

Mmmm, meat. And craft beer? Yes please. Over two levels, this will be a carnival for carnivores: think suckling pig, coal roasted lamb, beef brisket,...

Out & About: Why Do We Really Become Obsessive Fans?

Last week, I went to see The Kills at the Enmore Theatre. The last time I’d seen them was five years earlier at the Metro....

Another Seven Sydney Venues Are Up For Sale After Keystone Group Goes Into Receivership

The Keystone Group – the owner of 17 venues across Australia, including Sydney’s popular Bungalow 8 and Cargo Bar – has gone into receivership. The...

Out & About: The Orlando Shootings, From Tragedy To Legacy

With more than a week having passed since Orlando, the mainstream press is slowly forgetting about it. Sure, as new information comes out, the media...

Out & About: Seven Telltale Signs You’re Living In A Lesbian Share House

I’m not sure about you, but domain.com.au is going HAM on my Facebook feed with sponsored posts, desperately trying to get my attention. Every day,...

Out & About: Seven LGBTQI-Friendly Ways To Get Through Winter Without Freezing To Death

Over the last week or so, you may have noticed that winter has finally arrived. It’s hard to be a gay in winter – especially...

The BRAG’s Guide To What’s On: ANZAC Day 2016

Come in, spinner! The ANZAC Day long weekend is here, with ANZAC Day itself falling on Monday April 25. And while the day is one...

Yet Another Sydney Venue Is Up For Sale As Its Owners Look To Melbourne Instead

Another week, another Sydney venue is set to shut its doors. Cargo Bar, the late-night haunt on King Street Wharf, has been put up for...

Out & About: Why Women’s Sexual Health Matters In The LBQ Community

I was a late bloomer, realising I was queer around the end of 2009, at the age of 20. I didn’t come out until a...

Hey Geronimo Announce Ten Sydney Shows In One Crazy Day Of Touring

Brisbane’s Hey Geronimo are headed down to Sydney for what’s been dubbed the world’s ‘Longest Shortest Tour’. At 10am on the morning of Saturday Febuary...

Out & About: Why Celebrity Mourning Comes In Different Shapes And Sizes

In the days since the news of David Bowie’s death, my Facebook feed, and presumably yours, was filled with tributes, memories, allegations and celebrations, in...

The BRAG’s guide to Australia Day 2016

Australia Day is upon us once again this Tuesday January 26. The day means many different things to many different people, but one of the...

Out & About: The Seven Best Swimming Spots In Sydney For Queers

As we Sydneysiders head into December, the prospect of going to the beach to cool down seems unavoidable. But which beaches are all your fellow...

Out & About: Finding The Funny Side In Queer Identity

You often hear people refer to their sexuality as just a small part of them; one aspect of their broader construction of self. It’s not...

Out & About: The ‘Lesbian Uniform’ And The Secret Code Of Queer Signification

We’re told often and from a young age that stereotypes are bad, that we shouldn’t assume something about someone just because prior knowledge has taught...

The Newtown Meat Fair Is Returning For Another Year

Cooked meats, craft beer and live music – what more could you want? Featuring the best local producers and craft beer breweries from across the...