Restaurant
ALAS
420 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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420 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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Newtown regulars rely on ALAS for an unhurried pivot from daytime flat whites and melted cheese toasties to skin-contact pours. By night, this King Street space leans into low-key wine bar territory—spinning great music while sending out plates of burrata, rare beef, and sharp anchovy toast. Out back, the open-air courtyard provides a quiet garden refuge to share charcuterie and orange wine.
- Day-to-Night Shift: Morning espresso, chai, and cheese toasties make way for evening tapas and cocktails.
- Secluded Wine Yard: A rare, leafy open-air space tucked away from King Street traffic for wine and charcuterie.
- Curated Pours & Small Plates: Alternative pours like orange wine served alongside anchovy toast and burrata.
What's On at ALAS
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose ALAS
From morning espresso and toasties to evening orange wines in the courtyard, ALAS delivers Newtown's best day-to-night hospitality.
Curated Alternative Wines & Tapas
ALAS curates an adventurous beverage program highlighted by refreshing skin-contact orange wines alongside shareable tapas and cocktails.
Until a couple of weeks ago, I didn’t even know orange wine existed. Now..? I’m a changed man.
Noodly Appendage Low-Key Wine Bar Atmosphere
Late evenings offer an elevated yet chill bar environment set to great sound and quality small plates.
somewhere low key but with a good vibe (something more than a pub)
HT Hitch Precision Daytime Coffee
Morning service delivers consistently smooth specialty espresso and friendly, efficient barista work.
the one from Alas was smooth and had the perfect strength
Pia Verma Craft Daytime Toasties & Brunch
Fresh gourmet breakfast and brunch creations, including signature toasties, provide substantial daytime fare.
Honestly the best toastie I’ve ever eaten
emily peerman Secluded Back Courtyard Retreat
The rear open-air Wine Yard provides a secluded sanctuary to enjoy drinks and conversation far from street bustle.
The back courtyard is a peaceful option to sit and relax which is rare along king street.
Isabella Coleman Day-to-Night Dual Concept
Operating effortlessly as a cafe by day and intimate tapas bar by night, ALAS transitions seamlessly from morning to evening.
This cafe by day is busy so wanted to try the evening food and didn’t disappoint
Rebecca Humphreys
Most popular items
Most-loved savoury tapas and toasted sandwiches
Rare Roast Beef
We were a big fan of the rare roast beef.
Vivian S Anchovy Toast
I’m obsessed with anchovy toast. 🤤🤤🤤
Santo George Burrata
Highlights were the burrata, rare beef and spicy eggplant.
Caitlin Bromage Cheese and Tomato Toastie
Honestly the best toastie I’ve ever eaten, just a plain cheese and tomato toastie but touched with some flaky salt on top really did it.
emily peerman
Other favorites
Specialty coffee, signature cocktails, and curated wines
Latte
i loveeeeed the latte i had. even though that was the only thing i ordered, it is 100% the best latte ive ever had.
Pia Verma Orange Wine
we had a couple of glasses of their Orange Wine which was so good
James Robinson Spicy Margarita
I had spicy margarita and it hit the spot!
Migi Miller Affogato
Nice atmosphere with affogato.
susu j (jojo)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there outdoor seating available?
Yes, ALAS offers a peaceful back courtyard and wine yard setting away from King Street traffic, as well as al fresco street seating out front.
Does ALAS serve both breakfast and evening food?
ALAS operates as a morning cafe serving coffee, lattes, and breakfast toasties before transitioning into an evening wine bar with cocktails and small plates on select nights.
What tapas and small plates are recommended?
Yes, the menu includes popular share plates and small bites such as focaccia, burrata with heirloom tomatoes, croquetas, rare roast beef, anchovy toast, and oysters.
What drinks and wines are featured?
The drinks list features orange wines alongside red wine, beer, and mixed drinks like spicy margaritas.
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