A vibrant Newtown favourite where creative European-leaning plates meet a standout natural wine list. Chef-owner Pasi Petänen brings unexpected flavour pairings—think potato dumplings with XO trout and devilled eggs with trout roe—served in a relaxed bar-bistro setting on King Street. Drop in for snacks and glasses or stay for something longer.

A vibrant, alive, weird, and delicious martini bar located a stone's throw from Enmore Theatre, Bar Planet takes the world's most iconic cocktail and makes it feel right at home in Newtown. Pull up a seat at the terrazzo bar and sip on the signature Bar Planet Martini, or dive into the ever-changing Scorpino special — a playful reinterpretation of the Italian Sgroppino. Drinks are accompanied by a freshly popped bag of curry-flavoured popcorn.

A small, lively seafood restaurant in the heart of Newtown, Mister Grotto feels somewhere between a fisherman’s cabin and a boat. The menu celebrates Australia’s incredible seafood, with a focus on quality produce, trusted suppliers and simple, fire-led cooking that lets it speak for itself. Oysters shucked to order, fish from the raw bar and the charcoal grill, plus a sharp wine list and playful cocktails. Book or walk in, everyone’s welcome.