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Websters Bar Newtown
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Websters Bar Newtown

A popular bar on King Street in Newtown with a 4.1 rating across more than 1,800 reviews.

60
Spot Score
Worth a Look
4.1(1,820)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

Websters Bar Newtown brings together a pub-style bistro, cocktail bar and multi-level nightlife venue at 323 King Street in Sydney. The layout is the main attraction: three floors offer notably different settings, from the rustic Ground Floor and its 1950s industrial influence to the darker, more intimate Level 1 Lounge Bar and the bright Rooftop Terrace. It is a useful option when a group wants different moods under one roof, or when an afternoon drink is likely to turn into dinner and a later night out.

The Ground Floor King Street Bar is presented as a relaxed daytime space that becomes more energetic after sunset. On Fridays and Saturdays, a dance floor adds a clear late-night focus. Upstairs, the Lounge Bar takes a more subdued approach, with a casual speakeasy feel and a setting intended for intimate gatherings and dining. The Rooftop Terrace is the lightest of the three spaces, with a sunny atmosphere and Sunday music. These distinct rooms make Websters suitable for a casual catch-up, a meal with friends, a more private-feeling drink or an evening that moves from food into music.

Food is available across all levels through a broad bistro menu. It covers familiar pub-style meals, burgers, pizza, salads, pasta, curries and share plates, with vegetarian and vegan choices included. Published menu standouts include the Classic Chicken Snitty, Chicken Parmy, Golden Snapper Fish Fillet, Bangers & Mash and 250g rump steak. The burger section includes a Black Angus Beef & Bacon Burger, Korean Fried Chicken Burger and Websters Vegan Cheese Burger, while the pizza list ranges from Margherita and Mushroom through to Pepperoni, Capricciosa and Meat Lovers. For a group, the shareable options include nachos, wings, spring rolls, bao buns, sliders and loaded fries.

Drinks are another central part of the venue, with the site highlighting cocktails, whiskey and craft beer, alongside the rooftop and lounge settings. Websters also caters for later appetites with a late-night menu and extended kitchen service, including snacks, wings, loaded fries and pizzas. The venue promotes its three floors for private events and says the spaces can accommodate a range of occasions. With its mix of dining, drinks, distinct rooms and weekend dancing, it is best suited to groups and social nights, while the Lounge Bar and rooftop offer quieter alternatives to the busier Ground Floor.

Reviewed by Iyan B.

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Practical details

323 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Closed
Monday
10:00 – 04:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 04:00
WednesdayToday
10:00 – 04:00
Thursday
10:00 – 04:00
Friday
10:00 – 04:00
Saturday
10:00 – 04:00
Sunday
10:00 – 00:00

Menu

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Open menu

Spot Score

60
Reputation
64
Popularity
99
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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