Joe's Tavern, Restaurant & Bar Newtown

Newtown’s Australia Street holds a serious culinary heavyweight. Forget standard pub fare—this is pure, unapologetic New York diner nostalgia colliding with bold, decadent technique. Discerning Sydney palates are currently trading notes on the supreme starter, split between the impossibly rich duck liver pâté and a flawless, savory Agnello tonnato. The ultimate playbook? Slide into a plush, old-fashioned booth. Order a bracingly strong Mint Julep. Then, tackle the legendary 50/50 beef burger—a juicy, sauce-heavy masterpiece flanked by crispy onion rings and phenomenal prawn toast. Those occupying the coveted bar seats report an intimate, dimly lit room fueled by stellar music and razor-sharp, welcoming hospitality. Finish with the sundae. It’s an absolute knockout.