Bloodwood Restaurant & Bar

We had a wonderful dining experience at Bloodwood which is in the heart of Newtown. Every dish we tried was delicious and full of flavour. We enjoyed the bar area which has lovely cocktails and it was great to try some of the local beers. The service was spectacular and the staff couldn’t do enough. This is one of the best restaurants we’ve tried. We will definitely be going back!

Got the banquet meal and the food was absolutely delicious 👌🏼 the Beauregarde Sour cocktail was so yummy (on the sweet side)!!

Love how the banquet was quite balanced with scrumptious meat, refreshing veggies, crunchy carbs and everything in between!

Fav things were the scallops, the pecan pate 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻, the beetroot dish, and the lamb 😍😍😍 (wow I have never wanted to eat so much lamb in my life!!) the port jelly in the trifle was also delicious.

Anyway, just come to Bloodwood and try it out for yourself ! 🤣

I finally made it to Bloodwood! I was expecting a friendly, relaxed local vibe & it was. I was also expecting pleasant food done well. It was so much more than that. Everything we ate was divine but the duck spring rolls are amazing & definitely don’t go past the sides. The sautéed butternut & the corn with shaved cabbage are worth going for on their own! 🤩

Another thumbs up 👍 for this creative veggie focused restaurant. As a non-veggie I found their dishes surprisingly yummy. Excellent for foodies. There's a good wine selection as well. Recommend the shared plates option over the set menu. Servers are very sensitive to customers'individual needs, such as allergies. This is a MUST try if one is vegetarian. Reservations are required at this popular venue.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere!!
Most things on the menu were gluten free or could be made gluten free which was so wonderful to experience as i have coeliac disease. We had such a lovely time and will definitely be returning!

I loved the food! Really amazing flavours and new dishes are always appearing on the menu! Excellent atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff.

Incredible gluten free, coeliac-safe options!

I will definitely be back!

We have been coming to Bloodwood for 10 years. The food is always delicious with new things to try as the menu changes often. The service is friendly and welcoming and most often the restaurant is packed which gives it a good buzz. Lots of interesting vegetarian options too.

An industrial restaurant with fantastic service and a gorgeous range of dishes to try out. Their scallops are delicious and fresh. The polenta chips were piping hot and yummy. There is a lovely range of cocktails, the Pommy and Peruvian Fairy were both refreshing. The fried chicken and pork skewer were the stand out mains for the night. All the staff are welcoming, smiling and helpful. Great place for couples/friends/family and there is a large downstairs table for parties/events. The kitchen is open and everyone thanked us upon leaving. Now I know why my friend recommended this place! I will be back and highly suggest giving Bloodwood a visit.

Cosy atmosphere, friendly customer service and the price of the food justified the quality of the food. Received fantastic customer service experience and special thanks to Sabrina for looking after us during our visit with great enthusiasm 😀 stake was the most liked from our group followed by the chickpeas pancakes. Restaurant and food quality five starts 👌 however, Newton area is challenging area to find a car park, therefore public transport or taxi types service is ideal methods of transport to get there unless you are local.

One of the best set menus I've tried to date! Highly recommend Bloodwood for modern Australian food in Newtown. Got the Chef's Banquet for $70pp which was amazing - favourites were the focaccia with pecan pate, polenta chips and lamb rump. Flavours were diverse but not too overpowering, really enjoyed the range of seasonings and sauces in the dishes.

However, found the desserts to be a major let-down. Pina colada trifle was decent but the vanilla rice pudding was not pleasant, the balsamic roasted grapes were too sour and didn't go well with the rice pudding which wasn't very sweet. Chocolate cake also had an overpowering chocolate flavour. Aside from the desserts, still deserves a 5-star rating because of the other phenomenal dishes on the banquet.

Water service was spot on, although food did take a bit long to come out in between courses. Interior is quite dim so best for a cosy but casual, relaxed dining atmosphere.

Food is delightful and so are their drinks, we chose the banquet menu and were very satisfied with our choice. The greatest highlight (among many) was the desserts, hands down! The flavours are complex and really ends your evening on a sweet and blissful high. Most importantly, the staff are vibrant and friendly and really quite funny!

Great atmosphere and delicious food. What more could you ask for. You’d never realise how big this place is by walking past it on the street, but the back section can fit quite a few people. It’s hidden feel creates a great atmosphere. Defiant worth giving it a go.
The food was also great (we got the banquet menu) and the service absolutely matched. Couldn’t be happier.

The food was amazing! Loved the pecan pate, sticky pork, lamb... everything. Dessert and wines were delicious too! Exceeded all expectations. Great service too.
Got a bit loud with lots of people in a small space towards the end but will definitely be back.

Bloodwood is a great spot for a premium dining experience in a relaxed, casual setting.

The staff are very supportive and accommodating and can vary many dishes to suit allergies, diets and general preferences.

The lamb is a must try. I haven't yet had a dish there that I didn't like.

A friend took me here & we had a great night. We shared a few dishes, all of them were delicious. The staff were fantastic, very friendly & helpful, especially with food & wine suggestions. I understand the menu changes, so if I go back I may not be able to get the same food, but it would also be great to have new options to try. I really hope the Pecan Pate remains on the menu though, that was amazing!

Had a beautiful meal here last night for my partners birthday. The food was great. The staff was great and the private room was perfect for the occasion! Will definitely be returning.

It’s been years since I’ve been back to this place and it is just as good as I remember it. Nice casual feel with great tunes in the background.

Tried the polenta chips, scallops (nights special), beef tartare & the lamb.

Beef tartare was definitely one of the highlights but having said that all the other dishes were full of flavour & was thoroughly enjoyed - only wished there was more flatbread to go with the lamb dish.

Staff were very friendly & food came out at a good pace.

Great for date nights & groups. Note this is a ‘walk in’ only for Fri & Sat nights.

This was for a pop-up experience with chef Jez Wick showcasing her food

Ordered the Marinated Olives, Fried Chicken, Goldband Snapper Ceviche, Chickpea Pancake, Cauliflower, Chocolate Torte, Donut and the filter coffee. Everything was so unique and flavourful.

The service is impeccable. This place feels like fine dining.

Party in my mouth. The flavours of the dishes were complex and outstanding. Cocktails were excelent. Suprising us as the stand out dish was the peacan pate. Such an enjoyable eating experience. All the staff were super knowledgeable on the menu and very attentive. Will be back to try the dishes we missed out on.