Located on Newtown’s vibrant King Street, The Newtown Hotel is one of the area’s most iconic venues and has hosted parties, served up quality food and poured ice-cold drinks since 1887. The Newtown Hotel is a snapshot into the rich and vibrant history and culture that is Newtown.
Established in 2017 by Executive Chef, Thomas Cauquil and Brewery Director, Vincent De Soyres, Frenchies Bistro & Brewery specialises in creating food and drinks for friends, all in a relaxed, casual, and unique setting, where customers have the option to dine surrounded by brewing tanks.Leaning on fresh, local, seasonal produce, the duo create all of their products in-house, from smoked and cured meats and hand rolled pastas, to Frenchies' award-winning beers and spritzes.Thomas and Vince first met at Albert de Mun Hotel and Catering School in Paris in 2005. From there, Thomas went on to work at Michelin star restaurants including Le Violon d’Ingres* in Paris and El Chaflán in Madrid, meanwhile Vince set his sights on Australia, and moved from Ninkasi Brewery in Lyon to the Little Brewing Co. in Port Macquarie in 2010, followed by the Flat Rock Brew Café. Thomas joined Vince in Australia in 2013, and they transformed their dream into a reality with the opening of Frenchies.
Lazy lunches and laid-back dinners – The Oven is made for moments like these. Our crowd pleasing menu is jam packed with favourites, from classic pizzas and char-grilled steaks, to share graze platters. It is the place to be any day or night of the week for relaxed dining with a quality menu, indoor and ambient outdoor dining and a bar stocked with a great drink selection.
