Astro's Arcade Bar
A fun arcade bar on Newtown's King Street, with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
Astro's Arcade Bar sits on King Street in Newtown, one of Sydney's most vibrant and eclectic inner-west strips. A fun arcade bar, it combines good drinks with retro arcade games and a playful, nostalgic atmosphere — the kind of lively, in-the-know spot that's become a genuine favourite for a fun, sociable night out.
The appeal is that combination of good drinks, classic arcade games and a buzzing, playful atmosphere in a great Newtown location, ideal for a fun night out, drinks with friends or settling in for some retro gaming. The blend of a bar and an arcade gives it a real point of difference, and the near-perfect feedback speaks to a place getting the fun-and-drinks formula just right.
A 4.9 rating from more than 180 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Drinks lists, the games, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular arcade bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a drink and some retro arcade fun, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved on King Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 91
- Popularity
- 69
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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