It's hard not to give this place four stars just because it saw me through many a university-inspired stress attack and has an awesome happy hour... but for such a great space and location, I feel like Kuletos isn't what it could be. It's a little dirty, a bit tired and service is unpredictable. The terrace upstairs has the potential to be such an amazing place to hang out (and a great space for private functions) and the downstairs area is big, dark and condusive to romance (ahhh... memories....)... but overall Kuletos has lost some of the spark/energy that can be found in similar bars across Sydney. Despite the tiredness, this is a great bar to start your night (or spend your evening, if you're not having a big one). Grab some two-for-one cocktails, unwind with friends and transition into a more tipsy, carefree version of yourself. You'll have a good time, the drinks are great, it's got a nice vibe... but it could be so much more. read more

Kuleto's Cocktail Bar - Two-at-Once... I mean Two-for-One! Who could resist? - Bars Near Me - Newtown, NSW

I remember being 18 and grabbing a Toblerone before a big night in Newtown. Now in my 30s I grab a Toblerone before a quiet night in Newtown. It is 3 levels separated by street art painted walls. The inside levels have some bar, stool and table seating, the atmosphere is quite closed up and dark. The upstairs level has picnic tables and a far view of the city and has a completely different feel compared to inside. Maybe it is the daylight drinking or my older eyes but it is showing some age, but still if I am in Newtown I will be grabbing a Toblerone. read more

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Happy hour is the only reason to come here. Had food on top of happy hour the other day and no. All the frozen no. Mozzarella sticks...frozen. Fries...frozen Supreme pizza...frozen. Margherita pizza...not frozen, but it wasn't margherita. It was a cheese pizza ordered from the falafel place next door. Get drinks, don't get food. FML read more

Beautiful cocktails with beautiful ambience to match. A great place to bring friends or even a date. I tried the Red Corvette and a Toblerone. I would definitely recommend both. The Toblerone would be the equivalent of a dessert though, proving to be deliciously heavy. I'd suggest this as the last drink of the night. Can't wait to go back and try more drinks. read more

Kuleto's Cocktail Bar - Toblerone - Bars Near Me - Newtown, NSW

Happy hour is the time to visit here... who can pass up 2 for 1 cocktails. Mon - Fri its 6.00 - 7.30, whereas on Sat its only 6.00 - 7.00 Plenty of great options for you and has multiple levels to spread out over. read more

Kuleto's Cocktail Bar - Bars Near Me - Newtown, NSW

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Located in Newtown, a little bit of a walk from the train station, Kuleto's serves, hands down, some of the best cocktails I have had the good fortune to sample. Classy and laid-back, with dim lighting and mood music, Kuleto's is a lovely place to just relax for a time, all the while building up your buzz with their amazing cocktails. Although they're a little bit pricey, I'd say they're worth it. Try the Lady Boy, it packs a bit of a punch. The Apple and Passionfruit Collins is also quite nice, but the standout was the Toblerone. I have had Toblerones before, but this one was likely the best. The Sacred Monk is also likely to knock you off your feet with the strength of it, but hey, it's still delicious. Were I a wealthier woman, I'd go here for pre-drinks before every big night out. read more

Kuleto's Cocktail Bar - Bars Near Me - Newtown, NSW

There's a happy hour each day at Kuleto's Cocktail Bar which boasts a two-for-one cocktail menu. If ever there was an opportunity to try a myriad of sexual innuendo flavoured beverages at an affordable price it is then, in this happiest of hours. It's a small establishment with bar and table seating as well as a bit of standing room for those who prefer it, or for those who cannot find a seat. The cocktails are tasty, if not a little sweet and it's always fun to experiment with new and exciting options. Upstairs there is a function room with its own courtyard and serviced bar area. I went there once for a birthday celebration. I drank the beer and sipped the wine. I sat and chatted in the private courtyard, the siren song of various police cars providing a pertinent piece of backdrop ambience, melded with the stereo, a cacophony of inner city drinking sounds creating an individualised symphony for the evening. The moody lighting and classiness of the cocktail bar makes it an ideal place to go for a fancy drink and for something a little bit different to a schooner of pale ale and a late night kebab. read more

Kuleto's Cocktail Bar - Bars Near Me - Newtown, NSW

I LOVE Kuletos! It's such a great little bar to start off your night! We went there for Happy Hour, cos really, 2 for 1 cocktails is something you really want to take advantage of. On Saturdays it's between 6-7, so we only had an hour to sample as mant cocktails as we could. Now kids, do not try this at home. We sampled 7 cocktails during happy hour. Toblerone, Legless, Sniper, Red Corvette, Toffee Apple, Fuzzy Berries and Devil in Disguise.. So hard to pick a favourite! But I do tend to like the creamier ones, so I think this time I'd have to go with The Sniper - it was chocolately goodness with alcohol - pretty hard to complain. The bar staff are always quick and efficient and great in number so you never have to wait too long to get your cocktail. I was so surprised how quiet it was for a Saturday night at Happy Hour - not complaining though, I do like my bars quiet enough for a chat. read more

Luuuuurve the Honeycomb Delight, Toblerone... mmmm!! Menu is old, but if it aint broke.. the only problem I have is that sometimes one group is soo loud it dominates such a small place and I cant actually hear what my friends are saying. the bartenders glare at the table but say nothing. Im all for fun but lets not take over the place! Love happy hour!! read more

2 for 1 cocktails during happy hour, this is my kind of place! The inside is a little dated and could do with a spruce. We didn't check out the outside area as I was enjoying being out of the sun. Service seemed to be a bit of hit and miss. The barman was nice enough but when i tried to chat by mentioning I was happy they had both Coopers and Hills Cider on tap he remarked that thee had been no Coopers for 3 days. It was bit odd, but the cocktails were delish so that's always a win. read more

Had awesome pre drinks here before dinner for our anniversary. Special shout out to the owner (didn't catch your name!) for going above and beyond all night. Enjoy your ski trip, well deserved! read more

French Martini, Japanese Slipper, Manhattan, Cosmopolitan, Toblerone - take your pick from the hit list cocktail bar in Newtown. It is small so for a main street bar prepare to intermingle with the crowd. The lights are dim and the mixologist trained to the tee with top shelf bevvies. The cocktails here are to be photographed with so take tonnes of photos to remind yourself of what a great night you had and how fantastic you looked sipping out of those fancy glasses. Because after 2-3 of these babies you probably will have a different perspective of reality - but you don't need me to tell you that. The seating is minimal so if you're up for standing room and not much dancing then douse your senses with liquor, this could be your spot for the night. read more

Kuleto's Cocktail Bar - Bars Near Me - Newtown, NSW

Kuletos has been a King Street institution for a while. When the Newtown Hotel shut, reopened and then shut again, kuletos remained open. Primarily a dingy cocktail bar, it is fairly packed most of the time. There are happy hours on some cocktails, with a two for one type situation but the cocktails that are available aren't as good as the normal menu. But it's kind of cool to be able to sit up at the wide bar and sip away on a multi coloured monstrosity in a glass. Happy hours are from 6-7.30pm Monday to Friday, and 6-7pm on a Saturday. Popular with the Sydney Uni crowd. read more

Kuleto's Cocktail Bar - Bars Near Me - Newtown, NSW

Newtown is packed with cocktail bars, but Kuleto's stands out for me as being quirky, trendy, relaxed and exotic all at the same time. Their happy hour (or hour and a half) is the first indication that they have their heads screwed on the right way. Rather than being at an inconvenient time in the late afternoon, they've sensibly slotted it in so that you can nip in on your way back from work. It lasts from 6-7.30 pm Monday - Friday and 6-7pm on Saturday, so instead of mad panic rushes to grab a cocktail before happy hour ends, I find that I can saunter in from work and indulge. Their list of cocktails is delicious and intriguing - rich and velvety such as the Toblerone, or fresh and fruity such as the No Mercy - they have something for everyone. My favourite is the Spring Martini - cucumber, mint, gin and apple juice - perfect on a summer (or spring) day. Kuleto's is spread over three floors - the roof bar being an obvious favourite for sunset aficionados; the ground floor being the hang out of locals, students and hospital staff who enjoy the electronic/lounge music; and the second level being more relaxed, jazzy and with a focus on wine. This bar caters to a wide range of tastes, moods and people and is a great place to relax, socialise and have a good time. I highly recommend it. read more

Happy Hour at this place (6.30-.7.30pm on Fridays, 6.30-7pm Saturdays and a bit longer during the weekdays) is a busy affair. Barman rush back forward wielding multicoloured jugs and punnets of fruit doing their best to keep up with the 2 for 1 demand. I liked this place immediately, and so didn't hesitate in ordering a large portion of the menu (what? I was settling in for a long one!). Sadly none of them were very good. I found that the alcohol content was about half as much as a normal cocktail, and the mixtures were all a bit wrong. For example, I had a Mauxjitos, surely a winner with all the standard rum and lime ingredients, but it was horribly bitter and watery. Every sip I took I had to make that face that you make when biting into a lemon. Devil in Disguise was another mistake, the mixture of strawberry liqueur and other fruity ingredients was far too thick and sweet, I found it a little too sickly to finish. And that's unusual for me! Kuletos is great for a friendly drink, but I would get a standard one if I were you! read more

There's plenty of places around town that do cocktails but not much better than Kuletos on King Street in Newtown. During it's daily happy hour where you get 2 for 1 it can become quite crowded and congested in there. But it's during happy hour that you can sample a couple of cocktails for the price of one. Which is better the banana or strawberry daiquiri? My companion and I were split so we ordered another two. The Toblerone and a Margarita. Nice! Even out of happy hour it's still a pretty cool place and if cocktails aren't your thing then there is the standard other drinks to enjoy. There's even a Pizza menu to help soak up any excess cocktails. read more

Kuleto's Cocktail Bar - Bars Near Me - Newtown, NSW

Kuleto's is a longstanding locals favourite, which packs out quickly during Happy Hour (2 for 1 cocktails from 6-7.30pm Mon-Fri, and 6-7pm Sat). You need to get in early to secure your table, and then kick back and chill out to the jazzy, funky tunes while sipping on the awesome collection of cocktails. My picks are: - The Sacred Monk - a refreshing concoction of Absinthe, Green Chartreuse, Chambord, watermelon, lime and cranberry juice - The Sugar Hill Punch - Appleton's Spiced Rum & Apricot Brandy, shaken with torn basil, mango and a dash of orange bitters - The Lady Boy - Kaffir lime leaf infused Vodka, Licor 43 & Coconut Liqueur shaken with lime and a hint of chilli - The Spring Martini - muddled cucumber and mint stirred with Bombay Sapphire Gin and a splash of apple juice read more

Amongst many Sydney siders, Kuleto's is an old favourite. During happy hour (6 - 7.30pm Monday - Friday, 6 - 7pm Saturday), the bar's famous cocktails come at 2 for 1. And let's be serious - the cocktails are why people come here. They are universally lush, rich, alcoholic and thick, which is exactly what I want in a drink! I'd whole heartedly and unreservedly recommend the Red Corvette - given the prices in Happy Hour, you'd really be silly NOT to get two! It can be extremely crowded - like, standing room only crowded, but it's still worthwhile; the private courtyard (functions only) is a step up from inside. The crowd is 100 per cent Newtown, which is hardly surprising given its location - but many people make the trip out of their way to come here, including myself! Definitely worth it - the drinks are AMAZING. read more

Went for Friday happy hour, and was certainly pleased with the infamous 2 for 1 special. However, that infamy seems to make the bar staff think that ignoring waiting customers is alright. It was moderately crowded when we arrived at 5:45, but there was no seating left by the time we left at 7:30, in part because a big chunk of the downstairs was cordoned off for a group. We ended up sitting upstairs near the deck, but inside because that's where we could find a table. The drinks were really sweet--you can't taste the alcohol in them--but the vibe a little less so. I'd go back, but not in a hurry. read more

Best happy hour in Sydney! Make sure to be there from 5:30 to 7:30pm to get a free cocktail when you buy 1! How i looooove their Toblerone cocktail! With regards to ambiance, it was a bit crowded when we came in, took time for our orders to be taken, but I understand as there were just too many people on que. They've opened new bar at the roof top so was good, sat there and chilled right after work, lovely ambiance! Great cocktails, oh and did I mention best happy hour?! lol. Will definitely go back here. read more

Cocktails are fairly cheap, and have a daily 2 for 1 special, which definitely helps. Spread out over three levels with a bar on each, there's usually enough room to drop by and find a table with friends. The rooftop level is pretty hard to beat when you're having drinks in summer. Unfortunately the venue.. and menu are getting a little dated. Well overdue for a revamp... hopefully one day. read more

A bit of a hidden gem just down from the ever popular Marley Bar. As the name suggests, cocktails are the specialty here, but there's all the usual beers and ciders as well. The bar itself is a three story affair with bars on the ground and second floors, and a small rooftop terrace area on the third floor with fairy lights and views of the Sydney skyline. While Kuleto's isn't the largest bar in Newtown, it's fairly spacious and doesn't feel too crowded, and is quiet enough to have a conversation, even on Friday and Saturday nights. The range of patrons is fairly diverse, last time I went there were 18 year olds fresh out of high school all the way to a group who were there celebrating a 50th birthday. The background music playing reflects this, there's everything from current Top 40 hits to classic David Bowie. As you'd expect the cocktails aren't cheap ($10-$20 each), but the beers and ciders are around the $6 to $8 mark which is pretty decent for a place like this in Newtown. They also have a happy hour from 5:30pm to 7:30pm every night where cocktails are 2 for 1, the best happy hour in Newtown. read more

I will make a note not to mention happy hour... darn. The margaritas at Kuletos were the first I ever tried. It was indeed this place that first introduced me to the drink that would take my heart and liver equally. A transaction that I do not regret in the slightest. read more

This "cocktail bar" is akin to a shitty local pub that serves crown lager as its fancy beer. Nasty cocktails which taste like what you'd mix yourself when you were 16, accompanied by the delightful atmosphere of teenagers vomiting in a corner. The fact that this bar is amongst the higher rated bars in the area is a joke. Perhaps it's because it's the only place open? I chose to end my night early rather than stay for a second drink. read more

The Kuleto's Happy Hour is a thing of legend and how we used to start our night for a number of years. The cocktails are great and a recent reno added an upstairs outdoor deck. read more