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The Vanguard

NewtownSultry, vintage, and highly focused on the stage.
$$via Google

Hip hangout offering creative bar bites, signature cocktails & a stage with live music performances.via Google

An intimate cabaret-style venue offering dinner-and-show packages alongside blues, roots, and burlesque performances.

Reviews from Google

Anthony Fincha month ago
I performed my magic here last night for Hannah as a part of her promo of her EP release named "Catch and Release" Such an amazing venue, atmosphere plus!! Most of all such a warm audience.
Sophie Suez6 months ago
The place is retro and very well maintained, has great acoustics, the seats are super comfortable, and the atmosphere is lovely. My only criticism is regarding the menu (I would add more options) and expand the cocktail selection.
Rose Heath4 months ago
We saw impro band Manfredo’s Lament, & Alexander Flood & Erica Tucceri & they were amazing! brilliant! Nicely renovated venue, but happy hour doesn’t include cocktails and the cocktails were terrible, $88 bucks for 4 very crappy cocktails. Forget about ‘signature cocktails’ the bar staff was clueless.
James Hamilton7 months ago
Brilliant venue showing a wide variety of awesome acts. I don't come here often (enough) but I love it when I do. I can't recommend it highly enough. The location, vibe, people, food, drinks and of course the acts, are fantastic. Great value too.
Joy Lawn7 months ago
We had an amazing evening at The Vanguard. The food and service by Bush was outstanding - the polenta so fine and tasty, the wild boar lasagne, chickpeas and saltbush spliffs flavoursome and perfectly cooked and the wattleseed flan divine. Jeff Lang and band topped off the night - incredible performers. We'll follow the food to Bush in Redfern #Bushredfern #Bush #Bushrestaurant
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