The Newtown General Store
King Street's wine bar, deli, grocer and cocktail den might just be Sydney's ultimate slashie.
Overview
The Newtown General Store packs plenty into its single shopfront on the northern stretch of King Street. Shelves are lined with a curated edit of pantry staples, ceramics and low-intervention wines, while the counter turns out hefty, flavour-packed sandwiches that draw a steady local crowd.
It's a decidedly casual and quality-driven operation, with Estrella Damm on tap, an all-Aussie wine list — with most available by the glass — and a $3 oyster happy hour from 4–6pm Tuesday through Saturday, and all day Sunday (until sold out). There's also a selection of stacked deli sandwiches on offer — including rotating specials by guest chefs from other Inner West venues — as well as tapas-style small plates and a selection of cheese and charcuterie.
But that's only half the story. Slip past those shelves and you'll discover Huelo, a speakeasy‑style cocktail bar hidden upstairs (and, when the weather permits, in the courtyard out back). This intimate but lively watering hole takes its name from the Tongan word for 'sun rays', which is reflected in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the space. The venue serves punchy, fruit-forward cocktails alongside a tight menu of Mediterranean-inspired bar snacks — and a late-night sandwich service running until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a top-tier spot to refuel after a gig, shift or spontaneous night out.
Open late and walk-in only, this neighbourhood double-act is built for spontaneity — the kind of place you swing by for a snack and end up staying at well past sunset.
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