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ALAS

420 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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420 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About ALAS

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.
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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-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)

Before you head over

Practical tips on ordering, timing, and seating to make the most of your visit

  • Pace your tapas order

    Tapas plates add up quickly if you are building an entire dinner out of small bites, so order sharing dishes strategically or treat it as drinks and light plates.

  • Time your daytime visit

    Daytime mornings can get very busy for coffee and toasties while daytime brunch is calmer; head in for an unhurried visit during brunch hours.

  • Head to the rear courtyard

    For a quiet escape away from busy King Street streetfront traffic, head through to the peaceful rear Wine Yard courtyard.

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