Odd Culture Newtown
A well-regarded restaurant and bar on King Street in Newtown with a 4.3 rating across 508 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Odd Culture Newtown brings European influences to 266 King Street, with a food and drink experience centred on fermentation. The restaurant offers small snacks alongside a broad natural wine selection, making it a suitable stop for a casual bite, a drink, or an evening built around trying something different.
The format is deliberately straightforward: the venue is walk-in only, with no bookings required. It trades from Wednesday to Sunday, with daytime service on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and later sessions through the evening. A weekday happy hour runs from 4pm to 6pm, giving visitors another reason to drop by early.
Odd Culture Newtown is part of the wider Odd Culture Group, a Sydney hospitality company that places service, community and live entertainment at the centre of its venues. The group also promotes wine tastings and live music events, although the website does not specify which activities are held at this Newtown location. With a 4.3 Google rating from 508 reviews, it has established a strong local following. The walk-in model makes it an easy option when plans are flexible, particularly for visitors exploring King Street and looking for natural wine, fermentation-led dining and a relaxed snack-focused meal.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 71
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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