Get a feel for some Americana and slip into this darkly lit retro bar. Unwind after work with smooth, chilled beats and get a taste for delicious cocktails and wine, or savour their range of locally brewed beer. There are music theme nights, live artists, and everything is played on vinyl. Join the funky and exceptionally cool folk of Newtown and take a trip back to the ‘50s, without the oppressive way of thinking. Open 5pm-midnight.

The Sly Fox is an institution in Sydney’s inner west! Conveniently located near the world-famous Enmore Theatre, as well as the vibrant shopping and restaurant precinct of King Street Newtown and Enmore Road. A traditional

A swashbuckling, foot stomping riotous escape from pomp. Irish folk meets New York Chic – stripped back, laid bare with splashes of extravagance set against a rustic backdrop. The use of natural materials creates a very warm and comfortable environment. The Humour and playful touch, will have you at ease in no time.

A fun bar with a short, sharp and concise menu: TEQUILA! Roll up in your dapper outfit consisting of your ugliest shirt, dry your feet on the last supper rug, be sure to bring your friends and occupy the stools by the bar while chatting animatedly with the bar staff about all things agave and ceramic owls and dogs. This bar packs as much pow as the tequila served in the shot glasses and there is certainly no shortage of “twangin’” Mexican rockabilly grooves pumpin’ out the stereo.

Entering Tokonoma, one feels they could be in New York, London, or even downtown Tokyo. After settling into the plush leather banquettes, one can enjoy a cleansing pre-dinner shochu tonic, served straight over freshly cleaved ice, or a late light cocktail and cool beats from the in-house DJ. Tokonoma is the ideal venue for a dinner with friends, be it a birthday party, a celebration, or an impromptu catch up, as well corporate functions, product launches and large media events.

From the street, looking in, Vanilla Room is the scene of laid back comfort and a modern relaxed atmosphere. From mood lighting, deluxe furnishings and funky tunes to the good-looking staff and patrons, this place is every bit Euro cool. Relax in the chocolate coloured seating and order from the menu while contemplating a glass of wine or a cocktail. A must to visit and mingle in this relaxing atmosphere and enjoy the DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.

Something different in the city of Newtown, the Waterhorse is a destination for those of you sick of the same old same old. So if you are looking for something different, avoid King street and head down Enmore Road and experience everything the Waterhorse Bar has to offer.