The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special built its reputation as a genuine Newtown dive bar, pairing strong drinks and a low-lit, Americana-leaning fit-out with a friendly, after-dark energy. It was the kind of place made for casual catch-ups that drift into long nights, with vinyl, booth seating and a little bit of grit.
- Type
- Bar
- Address
- 44 Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
- Suburb
- Newtown
Vibes: Party Bar, Casual, Social, Playful, Trendy, High-energy, Date Night
Events
- Dykadellic Lesbian Dance Party | Sat 28 Nov | Upstairs @ The Marly — 2026-11-28 — Marlborough Hotel — Newtown — $35
- CHAPs: Leather Social Sunday Tea Dance Party — 2026-11-02 — Stonewall Hotel Newtown — Newtown — $20
- Sibling Rivalry — 2026-11-06 — Newtown Hotel — Newtown — Free
- Fabulous Drag Shows — 2026-11-07 — Newtown Hotel — Newtown — Free
- Trivia at the Newtown Hotel — 2026-11-02 — Newtown Hotel — Newtown — TBA
- Industry & Games Night — 2026-11-03 — Newtown Hotel — Newtown — Free
- Sunday Piano Bar — 2026-11-01 — Newtown Hotel — Newtown — Free
- Key'd Up — 2026-11-04 — Newtown Hotel — Newtown — Free
What's on at The Midnight Special
Nights at The Midnight Special are listed here as they're announced
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What's on near Newtown
SAT 28 NOVDykadellic Lesbian Dance Party | Sat 28 Nov | Upstairs @ The Marly
Tomorrow+3 more datesOften sells out — This promoter's events often sell out.CHAPs: Leather Social Sunday Tea Dance Party
This FridaySibling Rivalry
This SaturdayFabulous Drag Shows
TomorrowTrivia at the Newtown Hotel
This TuesdayIndustry & Games Night
About The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special built its reputation as a genuine Newtown dive bar, pairing strong drinks and a low-lit, Americana-leaning fit-out with a friendly, after-dark energy. It was the kind of place made for casual catch-ups that drift into long nights, with vinyl, booth seating and a little bit of grit.
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