Mardi Gras at The Bank & Waywards Ballroom
One of our favourite times of the year is here and we've got PLENTY of events to celebrate. With a stack of our local legends, parties, events, queens and more, there'll be something for everyone this queer festive season.
Check out our full program of Mardi Gras events below. Get ready to dance, express, and be unapologetically fabulous.
AFC WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP WATCH PARTIES
Cheer on the Tillies with us. We’re teaming up with Flying Bats Football Club to bring you a series of Pride-themed watch parties for the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
FLYING BAT PEACH PILS
We’ve teamed up with Flying Bats Football Club and The Grifter Brewing Co. to create a limited-edition brew, landing just in time for Mardi Gras. Join us to try it, best of all, $1 from every schooner poured goes directly towards supporting the Flying Bats.
BACK TO FOOTY
All March long, enjoy $15 jugs from open to close on AFL & NRL game days. Every match live and loud throughout the pub.
DOG DAY
We're celebrating the dogs of Newtown this March with a lively, dog-friendly day out for owners and their four-legged friends.
ST PAT'S DAY
We're going full Irish for St Patrick's Day! Join us for $10 Guinness pints and $10 spice bags from 13 - 17 March. Buy two pints of Guinness and score a FREE Guiness bucket hat.
ANZAC DAY 2026
Join us at The Bank Hotel this ANZAC Day for the 15th year of 2UP with Tora Hymen. Doors open from 10am - come early, grab a drink, and be part of the tradition.
SNACKY HOUR
Join us from 4pm every Thursday in Public Bar for iconic $15 snack-and-sip pairings: Classic Marg & Empanadas, Martini & Oysters, or Negroni & Arancini.
GATHER THE CREW, DRINKS ARE ON US!
Booking for a big group? This one's for you! Book for 8 or more, and we'll shout your table a free cocktail or beer tower. Available Thursday - Saturday 12pm to 7pm each week.
Happy Hour
Our Happy Hour is bigger and better than ever. Designed for our locals, come in and unwind with us.
$2 Oysters
$8 Snacks
$12 Tap Cocktails
$7 House Beers
$7 House Wines
$8 House Spirits
Drag Bingo
Join us for monthly Drag Bingo, hosted by the iconic Charisma Belle—where every number comes with sass, sparkle, and fabulous prizes! The last Thursday before Christmas, from 7pm. Bookings essential.
Watch Sport Live & Loud
Catch every big moment live and loud in our Terrace Sports Bar. From AFL and NRL matches to cricket all summer long, we're supportive of all teams and games. The Bank is your go-to spot for live sport from around the world, seven days a week.
Daily Specials
Enjoy our daily food and drink specials at The Bank. From burgers and beers, to lunch specials and happy hour, find out what's on offer.
Booze & Q's Trivia
Introducing an exciting addition to your Tuesdays in Newtown - Booze & Q's Trivia! Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and have a blast with friends at our brand-new trivia event.
Locals Raffle
Vouchers, meat and veg trays up for grabs every Wednesday evening.
Birdcage
Let us introduce you to Newtown’s only weekly les & queer party! With DJs, performers + heaps more entertainment every Wednesday night. This one fills up quick so get in EARLY!
Launched in 2012, Birdcage has become an institution of expression for Lesbian, Queer & GNC folk over the years, championing homegrown queer performers & artists, week in and week out.
Come and check out the fuss every Wednesday in Waywards.
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 9pm | $10 AFTER 10pm
Waywards Ballroom
The Bank are LOUD & PROUD supporters of live music & the live music scene in Sydney. Every Friday and Saturday there's live music playing upstairs at the Bank on the Waywards stage.