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DRINK UP: Coopers Hotel

Coopers Hotel
221 King St,
Newtown
02 9550 3461
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Briefly describe the design/atmosphere of the bar?
Encapsulating Newtown chic, Cooper's Hotel transcends from your homely local to a sophisticated rooftop garden bar & bistro. Enjoy a few chilled drinks, a sporting match, a game of pool, or some live entertainment downstairs in our Public Bar or head upstairs to our Bistro, Rooftop Cocktail Bar and Courtyard.

Does the bar have a music component?
Wednesdays 8pm, resident Mitch Anderson & His Organic Orchestra bring their own unique blend of blues and funk to Cooper's. Thursdays 8.30pm, an array of talented, eclectic, local bands perform live at Cooper's Hotel Auditorium for our Big Gig Thursdays!

What drinks are you serving? Do you have a specialty?
Our Garden & Cocktail Bar boasts a comprehensive wine selection, a range of international and local craft beers, and an extensive assortment of cocktails.

Does the bar offer food?
Our Bistro delivers an ever-changing seasonal menu and specials board sporting delicious meals which go far beyond regular pub-grub. Finalised for the AHA Awards for Best Casual Dining 2013, and Chef of the Year for our Head Chef Ashley O'Sullivan. $10 bar meals also available from the Public Bar.

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Briefly describe the crowd that frequents your bar?
Setting our venue apart from the rest is our ability to cater for both the local pub-goers, and the alternative eclectic market of Newtownians and visitors to the area frequenting the many bars, pubs and restaurants along Newtown's famous King Street.