Spon, 256 King Street, Newtown
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SPON is another addition to The Odd Culture Group for the inner west suburb of Newtown. The exciting new wine bar and bottle shop on King Street is shaking things up by handing over the by-the-glass selection of drinks to their guests in their new hybrid space.
The team at SPON have a range of eclectic and rare wines, ales and other fascinating beverages accessible to explore by-the-glass, takeaway or online.
The idea for SPON was born from the exploration of spontaneous fermentation; the hallmark theme that the group has become so well known for. Located in what used to be the Odd Culture Bottle Shop, the new space is a completely reimagined concept that sets out to deconstruct the frictional elements of discovering, tasting and enjoying a long list of new and rare products that the team has been collating and cellaring over the years.
“We loved having the bottle shop but we have wanted to evolve and expand the concept for a long time now,” says CEO of the Odd Culture Group James Thorpe
The intention is to create a dynamic and exploratory experience for all kinds of guests who are keen to try a range of different products at a much more accessible cost and availability than you’d normally find.
SPON features a daily rotational open-bottle list of 12 (primarily) wines, large-format ales and ciders, with two wines chosen by the house (a white and red) and the other spots to be chosen by the guests over the course of the day. Any bottle in the shop can be nominated and will then be available by the glass for anyone to try until it runs out.
The intention is to create a dynamic and exploratory experience for all kinds of guests who are keen to try a range of different products at a much more accessible cost and availability than you’d normally find.
Guests can nab a spot to chat to the knowledgeable staff at the bar inside, or can perch themselves in front of the window overlooking King Street with charcuterie. Snacks designed to complement SPON drinks selection will be coming straight out of the Odd Culture kitchen just down the road.
The Odd Culture team and enjoy a unique drinking experience from Monday through to Saturday.