ACCOMMODATION NEWTOWN NSW

This is a fantastic old hotel in the historic village of Binalong. A place where the likes of Banjo Patterson sat and relaxed, writing poems about the beautiful countryside around him and of the larrikins he had met. The decor of Patto's pub is authentic and creates a warm and welcoming ambience to all who frequent it. There are four beers on tap and many wines to choose from, with meals or a barbecue available out the back in the fantastic grounds. The rooms are traditional country style with single, double and queen size beds available also with fans and electric blankets, share bathroom facilities. There are seven queen rooms, two triple rooms, and three twin rooms available. There is no need to worry about parking, the Binalong Hotel has ample off street parking in a very safe environment. Visit anytime and relax in one of the friendly bar areas, or the lovely gardens out the back.

One of Sydney's most sought-after labels, Dragstar is one of Newtown's hottest stores. The line started in the mid 1990s, when designer Celia Morris began selling her modern, retro-inspired clothing on the Sydney market scene. With inspiration from a background in graphic design, Dragstar's fashion is unique and full of custom fabrics and original cuts....

Fedi and Carina El Saouda are a husband and wife that have a love for designer and vintage clothing, both have experience in fashion and hairdressing and are very committed to helping their customers look their best. Selling high end designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Willow, Scanlan and Theodore, Saba, Zimmerman, Sass and Bide, Mimco and Oroton, they are sure to have a piece that is perfect for you. Currently they are importing amazing vintage clothing from France, Italy and Germany that are in perfect condition for those special occasions. Fantastic mad men 1950s dresses and terrific three piece suits for the gentleman. Mulberry Street Vintage also sells on consignment. Please call to arrange for an appointment. They will only except goods that are clean, high end designer and vintage pieces....

Want to learn to make beautiful polymer clay necklaces, earrings and rings? Polymer clay is a safe and easy material to work with to create fun and funky jewellery. In this four hour class you?ll learn the technical skills for working with polymer clay, including graduated sizes and colours, swirls and shapes, bead embellishments and textures. Their experienced teacher will guide you through all the do?s and don?ts with polymer clay so you can make stylish pieces to take home, and learn valuable skills to use again and again. Class sizes are kept small so you get plenty of assistance. This class is perfect for beginners. You will make one necklace and a pair of earrings or a ring to take ? or wear - home. Professionally created by you!...

Australia's largest corsetiere and boasting their own locally-made clothing line, Gallery Serpentine is a one-stop-shop for Sydney's dapper ladies and gentlemen, Steampunks, and anyone looking for clothing and accessories that are unique. Located next to the iconic Enmore Theatre and around since 1996, the boutique specialises in corsets, club wear, Steampunk, Victoriana, alternative bridal wear, burlesque clothing, shoes, hats, jewellery and accessories for men and women of all ages. The store features clothing in sizes eight through 20 as well as custom and made-to-order sizing. Whether you are a gentleman looking for an Akubra top hat or a woman seeking a waist training corset Gallery Serpentine has what you need. For a gothic treat try their Misfortune Cookies! Gallery Serpentine is open seven days a week, and some public holiday hours (please call to check on public holidays). The store is wheel chair friendly....

King Street Theatre gives theatre goers a feast of enriching productions and aims to nurture all artists. King Street Theatre officially opened its newly refurbished theatres on Friday 27 April 2012. ( formerly known as Newtown Theatre). Under the management of Markus Weber, the Artistic/Managing Director of EMU Productions (theatre and music Pty Ltd), the totally revamped space is situated on the corner of King Street and Bray Street, Newtown; on the first floor above the South End Cafe. The entrance is on Bray Street. The heritage listed site, includes the original 100-seat theatre, with a brand new 60-seat Foyer Space for smaller performances, a green room/ dressing room for performers, sound and lighting equipment, and The Theatremaker Bar for guests to enjoy before, during and after shows. The space can also cater for functions and rehearsal rooms for secondary or tertiary education programs as well as corporate functions....

Australia Street Cottage offers smart, self-contained accommodation for up to four people close to the restaurants, shops and transport of King Street, Newtown. Camperdown Park, Sydney University and Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital are all situated nearby, as are buses and trains to the central business district, Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The open plan 1858 sandstone cottage won the 2008 Marrickville Medal for Heritage Conservation. ...

Young Henrys is a microbrewery in the heart of inner city Newtown, a hotbed of music, arts and culture. Come to the tasting room to try the range of beers that will include seasonal brews and the latest collaborations. Brewery tours are available on Saturdays. Please check the website for contact details and more information. ...

Ever wanted to own an exclusive, one off, authentic leather handbag or leather sandals but could never afford it? Handmade leather handbags and custom made ladies leather sandals with an affordable price tag can be found at Leo Monk Handbags on the King Street shopping strip. With humble beginnings on the Sydney market circuit including Paddington markets, the Newtown shop which was established in 2001, features Leo Monk's own unique designs. The constant evolution of one-of-a-kind bags and ladies leather sandals are created at the in-store workshop weekly, using imported Italian leather which Leo hand picks himself. Leo Monk man bags, ladies and mens wallets and unisex belts are also available in store. And if you love the smell of real leather, you'll smell it as you walk past the store! Proudly Australian made....

Roll up, roll up! Sammy J and Randy Land is back and open for business, with new dates announced for December 2016! After abruptly closing its gates in April pending a work safe investigation, Sammy J launched his hit election series Playground Politics, Randy was nominated for The Biggest Comedy Award in the World at the Edinburgh Fringe, and their acclaimed sitcom Ricketts Lane began screening on Netflix UK and NBC Seeso in the USA. But that doesn?t come close to the excitement of reopening their own theme park - Sammy J and Randy Land. Haunted ghost trains, velociraptor petting zoos, and the infamous Sphincter Popping Water Slide - what could possibly go wrong? With various solo projects keeping Sammy J and Randy a safe distance from one another in 2017, now is your last chance to see them live in the much-anticipated return of their latest sell-out theatrical adventure! Warning: Management will not be held liable for injury or death....

Deadhouse Films presents A Night of Horror International Film Festival. Sydney, Australia?s premier horror film event. The tenth annual A Night of Horror will be taking place in conjunction with Fantastic Planet, Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival at Dendy Cinema Newtown. Together, the festivals provide Australia?s leading showcase of independent genre cinema, screening over 100 of the latest horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, and cult films, most of which are International or Australian premieres. The 2016 event promises another amazing line-up to transport audiences to strange and wonderful worlds, action filled landscapes, and nightmares. Whatever your taste in fantastic cinema the incredible joint program has your genre appetite covered. And as the festivals? audience has come to expect, they will be able to meet and mingle with an array of Australian and international filmmakers at the festival's Q and A sessions, forums, and welcoming after parties....

Fantastic Planet is Australia's premier science fiction and fantasy film festival. The seventh edition of the festival will be taking place in conjunction with the tenth annual A Night of Horror International Film Festival at Dendy Cinema Newtown. Together, the festivals provide Australia's leading showcase of independent genre specific cinema, screening over 100 of the latest horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, and cult films, most of which are International or Australian premieres. The event promises another amazing line-up to transport audiences to strange and wonderful worlds, action filled landscapes, and nightmares. Whatever your taste in fantastic cinema the incredible joint program has your genre appetite covered. And as the festival's audience has come to expect, they will be able to meet and mingle with an array of Australian and international filmmakers at the festivals Q and A sessions, forums, and welcoming after parties....

Holy Kitsch! is a gift wonderland featuring an array of art, gifts and collectibles that are quirky, edgy, eclectic, and, of course, kitsch. Holy Kitsch! specialises in numerous Mexican and Latino hand made wares ethically sourced. Holy Kitsch! shops have to be experienced to be believed. They are absolutely over whelming! Collected really from around the world, wares from Mexico's "Dia le los Muertos", or Day of the Dead, Frida Kahlo inspired objects, vintage tattoo flash bamboo curtains and a plethora of other offbeat items. ...

If you were wondering where Nicole Kidman's buttons from Moulin Rouge came from, or where the fasteners on the Bananas in Pyjamas tops came from, look no further than Newtown's All Buttons Great and Small. Providing a treasure trove of buttons to film crews and the public alike, the King Street shop has been catering to all kinds of button-related needs since 1989....

Pure Botanicals is a natural therapies clinic offering a range of holistic treatments from naturopathy, nutrition, acupuncture and massage to hypnotherapy, counselling and tarot readings. Pure Botanicals also features a large retail store featuring organic, natural and eco-friendly products. These include pure essential oils, hand-poured soy candles, green gift cards, handmade natural skin care range, bath and body accessories, natural pet products, organic teas, and much more! ...

Nestled in the heart the pulsing art and culture scene of Newtown, The Urban Newtown is ideal for corporate business travellers and holiday makers alike - the perfect place to experience Sydney and its surroundings. Only 5.7 kilometres from the excitement of the city, this hotel commands an excellent location and provides access to the city's biggest attractions. The Urban Newtown boasts 79 studio rooms across five floors, all of which exude an atmosphere of total peace and harmony. With a unique style of its own, The Urban Newtown melds industrial interior design with an urban exterior so that each room has its own character. Most studios are corner studios with windows on two sides. Some also have a fully equipped kitchen with stovetop and some have a coffee machine. ...

In the heart of the King Street shopping strip and an area staple for more than 15 years, Better Read Than Dead treats the neighbourhood to regular community and author events and a reading room perfect for book groups. The Newtown bookstore has received numerous awards for its services and has been noted as being one of Lonely Planet's favourite Sydney bookshops....

A home to innovative newcomers and prominent Australian and international artists' works, Defiance Gallery showcases top contemporary paintings, works on paper and is one of the leading sculpture galleries in Sydney. The Newtown gallery, which opened back in 1995, holds annual exhibitions including a landscape show, drawing show and miniature sculpture show....

Established in 1989, Original Finish began buying and repurposing industrial and vintage antiques for domestic use. They expanded to making furniture to order, primarily specialising in simple classic dining tables with the beautiful timbers they came across in old factories and workshops. Since pioneering the use of these richly patinated antique timbers to make their tables, Original Finish have continued to develop new designs and beautiful finishes. Their tables are superbly crafted in increasingly rare antique timbers such as kauri, spotted gum, brushbox and blackbutt, with each table being individually made and hand-finished to your size and style....

From bags and jewellery to pottery and paper crafts, everything found inside Newtown's Beehive Gallery is made by hand. More of a group of small galleries within one storefront, the King Street store features a handful of artists' works in small rented-out spaces. Everything sold in-store is unique and is made in Australia....

With roots beginning in the early 1990s market scene in Paddington and Bondi, Yoshi Jones brings bright silks and vintage kimonos to her Newtown boutique. The Japanese-inspired clothing emerged from a lifelong fascination with Asia, textiles and style. The unique clothier offers everything from pants and jackets to gifts and homewares, all inspired by Japanese style. ...

Sydney University Village offers groups and independent travellers a unique concept in affordable summer accommodation. Usually home to students, their modern, fully furnished studio and five bedroom apartments are available to short stay guests between mid-November and mid-February. They also offer the option of booking just one room in a five bedroom unit, making them perfect for individuals and conference groups. Facilities include a conference venue, business centre, modern street-side cafe, laundry, outdoor courtyards, lounge and group catering options. Access to the University of Sydney's sporting and recreational facilities can also be organised by Village staff. Sydney University Village is located 15 minutes from the city centre and a short distance from Broadway shopping centre and King Street's vibrant restaurants, shops and cafes. With buses and trains only minutes away, Sydney's tourist attractions are right on your doorstep....

Barwon Grange is an elegant intact brick home dating from Geelong's earliest residential settlement. It was built in 1855 and reflects the aspirations of middle class businessman Jonathan Porter O'Brien and his family who had emigrated from Liverpool. The picturesque Gothic style architecture includes steep gables, unusual decorative timber bargeboards and veranda parapet. The interior contains a fine collection of early Victorian furniture and fittings faithfully accumulated according to an inventory compiled when the house was auctioned in 1856. The garden complements the house with a Victorian fountain. Lawns sloping down to the Barwon River are planted with species from a mid-19th century plant catalogue....

Casa Mia Function Centre and The Ipswich City Big Band are very proud to present "Dancing with the Stars Ball" on the Saturday December 3. Come dressed as your favourite star (which could be yourself) and dance the night away enjoying the all you can eat Seafood Buffet. Admission from 6pm, Buffet from 7pm till 8.30. There will be door prizes and best star look alike completion. Bookings are strongly recommended as seating may be limited. Please contact the restaurant for any more information and reserve your seat....

For authentic Italian cuisine close to the heart of Ipswich, Casa Mia Licensed Caf?, Restaurant and Function Centre will more than satisfy. Owner and chef, Mario, trained in Italy so knows how to delight customers with food prepared just like in the old country. The d?cor is pleasingly modern, and 1930s and ?40s travel posters add to that genuine Italian feel. Traditional Italian cabaret music serenades diners and once a month entertainers take to the stage. Casa Mia is Mario?s third restaurant so he knows his business well. Pizzas are hand-made from scratch, with a specialty being a delectable seafood pizza, and another favourite for diners is Scaloppini ? pork or chicken fillets ? done five different ways. Vegans are catered for (try the Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Rice Noodle Pasta) and most meals can be adapted to be gluten-free. Desserts range from Tiramisu to Ricotta Cheese Cake to Apple Strudel and, of course, Gelati. Casa Mia, in the building that formerly housed the Bodega Restaurant and Pancake Manor, makes good use of its generous space with a 200-seat main restaurant, side wing to sit 50 and outdoor function area (popular for weddings) for 150....

This will be a night to remember where they bring the best of Ipswich's local talent to meet the public. Start the evening with wine and cheese, mingling with the artists and browse the pop up art gallery whilst listening to live Jazz music. Enjoy unique art work from a variety of local artists using a number of art forms including mosaic, sculpture, painting, photography and music. Finish off relaxing in venue amongst the artwork while enjoying an Italian buffet of pizza, pasta and salads. The featured artists are: Jude Askew - Glass Mocaics Nina Florence - Ceramics, Sculpture, Music Gayle Wedemeyer - Local creative photograper GVR - Painting and ceramics Mark Plumb - Sculptor Lady G and Gwyneth Rosenlund - Jazz musician/singer A percentage of funds raised will be donated to the Ipswich District Artist Fund. One night only....