Gas Hound Bar & Kitchen

If you’ve dreamed of a place that has the thrill of a sports bar and the hearty dining of a bistro, guess what? Gas Hound Bar & Kitchen has just arrived in Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza and promises just that. 

Taking over the space that previously held retro supper club Maggie May, Gas Hound leans into the modern Australiana with hardwood timbers, eucalyptus hues, terracotta tiles and even a pergola with lush greenery snaking throughout.

Work up an appetite with electronic dart boards, pool tables and televised live sports, before digging into classic pub fare elevated by the wood-fire oven at the centre of the kitchen.  “We make everything from scratch,” said Executive Chef Jason Flett. “[Like] hand-crumbing and pan-frying our chicken schnitzels to give our food that extra bit of love and attention. About 50 per cent of our menu will be cooked over flame in the wood-fired oven, including our steaks, to open up more flavour and add a touch of smokiness.”

Gas Hound’s cocktail menu also complements the venue’s high-energy atmosphere with highlights like the Sure Fire (a tropical, ginger-spiked margarita) and Deep Pocket (a rich, slow-sipping take on an Old Fashioned). 

Overall, Newstead’s new local is designed to be a total crowd-pleaser—whether you’re looking for a laidback sesh, a rowdy rendezvous or anything in between.

Image credit: Gas Hound Bar & Kitchen | Markus Ravik