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Earl's Juke Joint

407 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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Find Earl's Juke Joint

407 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Earl's Juke Joint

Behind a weathered butcher shop facade on King Street sits a low-lit saloon running on blues, soul, and New Orleans warmth. Regulars tip friends off to the bar for off-menu pours—give the staff two flavor notes and let them run dealer's choice. Timber shelves carry spirits and natural wines at the ready, backed by a daily 5-to-7 pm happy hour that eases from early aperitifs into post-dinner nightcaps.

  • Butcher Shop Facade: Disguised behind an old butcher storefront on King Street, opening into a warm, candlelit room tuned to soul and rock classics.
  • Off-Menu Mixology: Bartenders craft custom drinks on the fly from simple flavor prompts, alongside tight classics like Negronis.
  • Daily Happy Hour: Runs daily from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, drawing an easy neighborhood crowd ahead of local dinner spots.
  • Extensive Back Bar: Back shelves feature a deep inventory of rare spirits, curated wines, and craft beers.
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Why Spend Your Evening at Earl's Juke Joint

From bespoke dealer's-choice cocktails to secret speakeasy ambiance, secure your table for an unforgettable Newtown evening.

  • Bespoke Off-Menu Cocktails

    Give the bartenders a word or two and let them shake up off-menu, custom cocktails dialed precisely to your palate.

    naming one or two words for a cocktail and she came back with the best of the best!

    Adam Bennetta

  • Personalized Beverage Guidance

    The bar team takes time to discuss your flavor preferences and guide you to perfectly tailored spirits and drinks.

    Willing to chat with you about what you like and make a recommendation or cocktail of your choice

    Cameron McLean

  • Daily 5–7 PM Happy Hour

    Catch early evening drinks with a daily 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm happy hour window right by Newtown's dining strip.

    happy hour every day 5-7 and so many restaurants around for dinner.

    rafaela

  • Ideal Pre-Dinner and Nightcap Stop

    Conveniently located near Newtown station and local eateries, Earl's is an ideal spot to stop by for post-dinner drinks.

    good for after dinner drinks.

    So M

  • Concealed Butcher Shop Facade

    Passersby see a vintage butcher shopfront, stepping through the door to find an unmarked speakeasy drinking den.

    Love this hidden gem hiding behind the facade of an old butcher shop.

    Amanda Askew

  • Atmospheric Soul and Blues Den

    Step out of the King Street bustle into a warm, candlelit room filled with classic rock, soul, and blues.

    Rock n roll, soul and blues can be heard whilst being greeted warmly by the wait staff.

    Tyler Moeke

Beyond the menu

From dealer's choice mixology to pop-up food takeovers, these thoughtful details define the bar's warm neighborhood hospitality. Book your table for your next Newtown night out.

  • Off-Menu Word-Prompt Cocktails

    Bartenders turn drink ordering into an interactive craft, mixing bespoke off-menu cocktails tailored to just one or two flavor words provided by guests.

  • Tailored Zero-Proof Mixology

    Designated drivers are treated to thoughtfully conceived, off-menu non-alcoholic creations built from scratch rather than standard sodas.

  • Complimentary Birthday Shots

    Staff celebrate milestone gatherings with spontaneous hospitality, pouring rounds of on-the-house shots for visiting birthday groups.

  • Guest Kitchen Collaborations

    The venue regularly pairs its beverage program with exclusive, limited-run culinary pop-ups such as one-night Hey Rossy kitchen takeovers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find the entrance from King Street?

Look for the storefront disguised as an old butcher shop with curtains and mason jar candles; there is no obvious bar signage outside.

Can you order custom or off-menu drinks?

Bartenders craft custom cocktails off-menu based on your taste preferences or word prompts, alongside making non-alcoholic cocktails on request.

Is food available at the bar?

The venue focuses primarily on drinks with complimentary bar snacks like nuts or popcorn, though guest food pop-ups occasionally occur. Plan to eat at nearby Newtown restaurants if looking for a full meal.

Does Earl's Juke Joint have a happy hour?

Earl's runs a daily happy hour from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

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