Roomy and decadently decorated with erotic ceiling paintings, Lazybones has live music nightly and a decent line in cocktails and food. At weekends it gets likeably louche, with a happy crowd dancing until late over two floors. Even the bouncers are friendly. There's a cover charge for the bands ($10 to $20); it's free later on. Enter from Illawarra Rd.
Lazybones Lounge
Top choice in Newtown & the Inner West