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Continental Deli Bar Bistro Newtown

210 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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Find Continental Deli Bar Bistro Newtown

210 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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+61 2 8624 3131
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Continental Deli Bar Bistro Newtown

Step off Australia Street into a European aperitivo haunt running across two distinct levels. Downstairs hums with high stools, conservas, and house cocktails sealed in pop-top cans right at the counter. Upstairs shifts to a relaxed bistro pace over reserve cellar pours and steak tartare scooped onto salted crisps. Regulars know to track down the staff in starched jackets for the Flan in a Can, turned out tableside in a pool of bitter caramel.

  • In-house canning tradition: House-canned Mar-Tinnys, Cosmopolitans, and a pop-top flan served tableside straight from the tin.
  • Dual-level dining format: Downstairs operates as a lively aperitif bar, while the quieter upstairs dining room focuses on multi-course bistro plates and reserve cellar bottles.
  • Deli staples and bistro cuts: Larder-driven menu anchored by artisan sandwiches, cured cuts, steak tartare, and European pantry staples.
  • Crisp neighborhood hospitality: Floor staff in traditional white jackets deliver attentive pacing, wine pairings, and conversational hospitality.
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Why Dine at Continental Deli Bar Bistro

From custom canned cocktails at the street bar to candlelit dining upstairs, reserve your table to experience Newtown's standout European deli bistro.

  • In-House Canned Cocktails & Confections

    Continental seals signature drinks and desserts directly on-premise, turning tableside service of craft cocktails and rip-top desserts into a distinctive dining ritual.

    canned in-house, on the premises, for culinary rather than preservation reasons!

    Jonathan Scott

  • Transportive European Aperitivo Culture

    Guests step off Australia Street into a transportive continental atmosphere highlighted by artisan tinned seafood, house gildas, and crisp aperitifs.

    It was very reminiscent of the friendly pintxos places in San Sebastián but with more elevated food and decor.

    Rebecca Slingo

  • Dedicated Upstairs Bistro Dining Room

    A dedicated second level shifts the tempo from street-level deli seating to a romantic bistro room tailored for multi-course dinners and reserve cellar pairings.

    A Bistro menu with steak, lamb and more. We shared a beautiful bottle of wine from their cellar or reserve list and had a three course meal.

    Jane B

  • Intimate Upstairs Setting for Lingering Evenings

    Perched above the street, the second-floor dining space provides a warm, secluded vantage point for unhurried evenings over wine and small plates.

    We were in the upstairs area with a view of the road and it felt so cosy.

    Jacqui

  • An Oasis of Calm Off King Street

    The dining room provides an immediate sanctuary from the surrounding urban pace, giving guests a restorative setting to unwind and settle in.

    Continental is an oasis of calm and cool luxury just off King Street Newtown.

    Simon Telford

  • Charismatic Hosting Filled With Genuine Warmth

    Staff bring genuine warmth, humor, and attentive hospitality that effortlessly puts diners at ease throughout the meal.

    Service is actually too lame a word for the genuine easy chat, curiosity and laughter I always enjoy here.

    Simon Pollard

Signature deli sandos, house-canned cocktails, and European bistro staples that define the table.

  • Steak Tartare

    The meat in the Steak Tartare was so soft, it was paired so well with the rest of the toppings.

    Jane D

  • Canned Cocktails

    Martinis, Cosmopolitans and Margaritas in a can! Sounds weird but it’s a must try. Amazing.

    Evelyn Loh

  • Flan in a Can

    The rip-top open-bottomed cans are a genius way to serve flan (creme caramel)... just watching the chef pop the flan out onto your dish is a treat in itself

    Jonathan Scott

  • Fish & Chip Sandwich

    I nabbed the last fish & chip sando, which delivers far more than the same suggests - a tin of primo sardines, with pickles, house-fermeneted chilli and crisps on ciabatta.

    Simon Telford

Other favorites

Explore memorable sides, bar snacks, and desserts beyond the headliners—book your table to taste the full spread.

  • Lemon Meringue

    The Lemon meringue exceeds my ability to praise, you just have to try it.

    John Bodkin

  • Kipfler Potatoes

    I had the pork neck and kipfler potatoes both of which were insane.

    Simon Pollard

  • Cheese Plate

    Cheese plate for one was absolutely divine.

    Bea G

  • Gilda

    Must try a gilda.

    Clancy Dow

Beyond the menu

The unexpected rituals, playful hospitality, and bespoke packaging that define dining at Continental.

  • Tableside Flan in a Can Service

    Dessert arrives in custom rip-top, open-bottomed tins that staff theatrically unmold directly onto the plate tableside.

  • Spontaneous Tableside Magic

    Waitstaff surprise diners during celebrations and intimate dinners with impromptu close-up magic card tricks and sleight of hand.

  • In-House Sealed Canned Cocktails

    House-mixed Martinis, Margaritas, and Cosmopolitans are sealed in custom pop-top tins on-premise and served alongside chilled glassware.

  • Upstairs Reserve Cellar Recommendations

    Guests seated in the quieter second-floor dining room receive tailored bottle guidance from the venue's dedicated reserve cellar list.

Before you head over

Essential advice on navigating seating, portion sizes, and house rituals before you reserve your table.

  • Choose the right level for your occasion

    Downstairs caters to walk-ins and lively counter seating, but diners who prefer standard tables should ask specifically for lower seating. For an intimate multi-course dinner paired with reserve cellar wine, book a table in the cozy upstairs dining room.

  • Save room for the canned service ritual

    House-batched cocktails like the Mar-Tinny and spicy margaritas arrive in custom cans, but the undisputed crowd-pleaser is the rip-top Flan in a Can—staff pop the bottom and unmold the silky caramel dessert live at your table.

  • Pace your order to your appetite

    Lighter plates and single pasta dishes lean European in scale and are meant for grazing alongside aperitifs. If you arrive hungry, build out your order with substantial staples like the steak tartare, charcuterie, or the signature fish and chip sandwich.

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