Overview
Bar Planet isn’t your average neighbourhood cocktail joint — it’s a sensory adventure fuelled by great spirits, vibrant design, and an unmistakably Newtown attitude. From the moment you walk in, you're hit with a kaleidoscope of colour, galactic lighting, and an atmosphere that walks the line between surreal and totally welcoming.
The star of the show here is the martini — shaken, stirred, dirty, or experimental, it’s the drink that defines the venue. Bar Planet has built a cult following with its bespoke martini menu and the performance that comes with it. Think hand-cut ice, in-house infusions, and ritualistic pours that blend precision with fun. But it’s not all about the martini — the bar also serves up a rotating list of inventive cocktails, natural wines, and an impressive range of local spirits.
Bar Planet is part of the Swillhouse family (think Frankie’s, Shady Pines), and it carries that same sense of deliberate cool. The staff are laid-back but razor sharp, the music is always on point, and there’s a sense that something fun could happen at any moment — whether it’s a spontaneous dancefloor or a surprise round of shots with the bartender.
It’s a small venue with a big presence, ideal for date nights, late-night wanderers, or locals chasing something a little magical. It’s Newtown nightlife with a twist — and maybe a lemon peel.
Last update July 2025
