THE Artscape Newtown Villa
Welcome Letter
Welcome To NEWTOWN
Thank you so much for choosing our home for your next holiday! We cannot wait to have you stay with us! GETAWAYZ is NSW’s highest rated holiday rental agency, and we pride ourselves on making sure all our guests have the best possible experience!
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About NEWTOWN
Newtown/Enmore is one of the jewels in Sydney's crown. Famous for its quirky, bohemian spirit, here you’ll find eclectic vintage shopping, iconic arts and theatre spaces, and a renowned dining and drinking scene. Adorned with beautifully-restored 19th-century terrace houses and street art, this vibrant inner Sydney neighbourhood attracts artists and foodies alike.
In the following pages we've tried to narrow down our favourite Newtown haunts, but in all honesty, so many bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and entertainment venues deserve praise. We highly recommend you hit the pavement and go for a walk right down Enmore Road and King Street, from the Sydney Park end right through towards the University of Sydney, to discover the many businesses contributing to the vibe of our community. We'd love to hear what you think!
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
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The home of Australia's best live music, theatre & comedy. You'll find something for everyone at this local gem, just 200m away!
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If you love escape rooms, you'll love The Cipher Room. Offering 3 immersive games, it's one of Sydney's best escape room venues.
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Newtown's most famous brewery, Young Henry's is just 180m away. Grab a flight of beer and enjoy the good vibes.
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Putt your way through 18 holes at Sydney's best indoor Mini Golf venue, complete with a fully-equipped cocktail bar and gourmet kitchen!
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The Inner West Ale Trail project celebrates the 13 independent craft breweries who made the Inner West of Sydney the Craft Beer Capital of Australia. We highly recommend a walking tour to visit some or all of the awesome breweries that inhabit our corner of Sydney. Check out www.innerwestaletrail.com.au for an interactive map to plan your trip, or for those who'd prefer someone else did the legwork, the crew at Dave's offer a few guided tour options at www.daves.com.au
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We have many great playgrounds for kids within walking distance of the house, including:
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Sydney Park playground (Has a kids bike riding area and a lovely walking trail)
Enmore Park playground
Hollis Park playground
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ALEXANDRIA HOMEMAKER CENTRE, 49/59 O'Riordan St, Alexandria NSW 2015
A short drive away, with ample parking, this indoor soft play centre is a firm favourite for a rainy day.
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BROADWAY SYDNEY, 1 Bay St, Glebe NSW 2037
Broadway Shopping Centre is a 10 minute drive away and has a Hoyts cinema, arcade and a play area on the top level, along with a food court and all the usual suspects shop wise.
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The world-famous zoo is home to over 2,600 species and has many animals that are endemic to Australia.
See more information HERE
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Luna Park is an iconic venue in Sydney being both an amusement park and entertainment attraction. It has been open since 1935 and is a wonderful experience for the whole family.
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If your in the Australian city during the summer months, you will most likely will want to head to a beach to soak-in the Australian sun, and go for a swim! Take a day trip up to Sydneys iconic Bondi Beach featured on the famous tv series “Bondi Rescue.”
BREAKFAST & COFFEE
SOULMATE
Unit 12/39 Phillip St, Newtown NSW 2042
Soulmate, a sleek, modern café on a sunny corner in Newtown’s backstreets, has them on the appropriately labeled ‘basic BAE roll’. But then, there’s the Soulmate BAE roll, which spices things up with sambal and then cools it off with a herb mayo between the soft leaves of a potato bun. A mere 30 seconds away, we firmly believe they do the best coffee and cookies in town. A must visit!
grounds of alexandria
7a/2 Huntley St, Alexandria NSW 2015
A 10 minute drive away, The Grounds is a unique sprawling cafe, restaurant, bar, coffee roastery, bakery, florist, market and farm all in one. Grab breaky and pat a pig.
either or newtown
420 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
A wine and espresso bar with dishes almost too beautiful to eat. Check out their instagram to admire their creations.
Shenkin Newtown Espresso Bar
239A King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Shenkin's second venture has the company's trademark European pastry flavour flair, with house-made treats on show in the counter and sharp coffee. Middle-Eastern infused breakfast classics, fresh pastries and a cosy back courtyard, Shenkin is a Newtown institution.
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
CONTINENTAL DELI
210 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042
Deli style restaurant with cold cuts, delicious cheese and canned cocktails.
CAIRO TAKEAWAY
81 Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
No frills corner shop serving food inspired by the streets and homes of Egypt.
drunk dumpling
level 1/196 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Asian fusion serving authentic and delicious Dumplings, and modern Asian cuisine.
VANDAL TAQUERIA
403 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
An homage to the Latino food trucks of Los Angeles, with a vegan twist.
COLOMBO SOCIAL
159 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042
Colombo Social combines soulful Sri Lankan food and vibrant cocktails with a strong social purpose.
mary's newtown
6 Mary St, Newtown NSW 2042
Delicious burgers, loud music and "the worst toilets in the postcode."
Thai pothong
294 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Voted the Best Thai Restaurant in Sydney 4 years in a row. The iconic Thai Pothong restaurant located in the Sydney's Newtown district has been a favourite for over 20 years.
Osteria di Russo & Russo
158 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042
Creative Italian share plates served in a snug, family-run trattoria with a nostalgic vibe.
BAR LOUISE salon de tapas
135 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042
Inside the old Mary-Louise Salon on Enmore Road, Bar Louise is a chic, Spanish-inspired tapas and wine bar.
BARS
the imperial erko
35 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043
An icon and an institution of the LGBTQI+ community. Amazing drinks, pizza and good times.
JACOBY'S TIKI BAR
154 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042
Sip Tiki classics and tropical cocktails at this Twin-Peaks inspired local gem.
FORTUNATE SON
105 Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
'Cool drinks, warm service' is the motto at this awesome cocktail bar.
courthouse hotel
202 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042
Burgers and craft brews, in a rustic pub with a laid-back vibe and a sprawling, leafy beer garden.