Earl's Juke Joint

COCKTAIL WAITRESSES STEAL YOUR MONEY: I visited Earl's with some friends last night,as they had a great eat club discount. I have been a few times before and it had been great. Last night the POS transaction on first round went as usual, we were handed the the eftpos which asks you to key in the percentage you would like to tip or skip the tip before you tap your card. (I have no proplem tipping 5% or so). But from then on the waitresses started tipping themselves, they would simply hand us the eftpos and say "tap here". It wasn't until I looked at my account I noticed the extra transactions had taken place (eat club transacts tips separately) and they were tipping themselves like 20%. Happened to everyone in the group I was with. For that reason I will never go back there. I have no problem with tipping but it left a bad taste in my mouth that they would just take away my choice and slyly help themselves to my money. I wanted to speak to a manager but I shouldn't have to sit there fighting and proving to a manager that their staff are choosing their own tips after I've had a few drinks on a Friday night.

What a fabulous place! Would never know it's there, hidden behind a butcher shop sign, but once you're in, wow! Happy hour martinis make it even better. One of my fave spots in Newtown.

I went on a Friday night and the place was great. It wasn’t as packed as I thought it would be which is exactly what I like. It was busy but I could still grab a table. The place is lovely We had a few cocktails and they were great. The service is amazing. They greet you, offer you water and also serves out cocktails really fast Not sure if there’s food. If you’re looking for food with your cocktails, best to check because the menu didn’t list any food

A speakeasy located behind a deceptive shop front starts the experience with a degree of exclusivity. Dim lighting and a well-tested menu of innovative cocktails definitely adds a bit of intrigue. The service is very friendly and the bar staff are happy to help you find something you'll enjoy if you strike up a conversation. Drinks are made in front of you in classic theatrical style and it's a pleasure to see artists at work. Plenty of interesting beer on tap, and unusual wines as well... Orange wines are a thing now. I didn't try any of the food, but the fried stuff at the tables around smelt very enticing. Would go back here again and would recommend.

Wonderful cocktails! The menu had a great selection of creative cocktails and the customer service was great. All bartenders were very friendly and fast-paced. We loved the New Orleans look and the atmosphere was very cosy. Would definitely stop by again.

Looks nice, good atmosphere. But I was very disappointed by my drink the whole thing was ice I probably had a shot worth of liquid on a whole cup.

Earls Juke joint is a quirky bar/speak easy based in Newtown, it's got a camouflaged entrance as a butchers shop. for my own taste, a bit too dark inside but I guess it's kind of the point. The staff were quite lovely and took the customer service seriously and that set a nice tone being there.

Cool joint behind the facade of a butchers shop. Vibes are great with good music and good drinks. The bartenders know what they’re doing and happy to give recommendations. Gave us a birthday shot on the house as we were celebrating a few birthdays in the group.