Published 29 days ago • loading... • Updated 29 days agoShow Less Icon'We just opened the doors and everyone was welcome' Owners will mark 20 years with a farewell Backyard BBQ and live music as customers flood social media with tributes.Summary by Newcastle HeraldSlingtown Espresso, Islington's beloved cafe, closes Sunday after 20 years. Discover why this welcoming hub was called the "beating heart of its community".Share menu3 Articles3 ArticlesAllLeft2Center1RightSearch IconSort Icondungogchronicle.com.auNewcastle HeraldLean LeftView articleCaret Right Icongloucesteradvocate.com.auLean LeftView articleCaret Right Icon+2 Reposted by 2 other sourcesCenterFactualityOwnership'We just opened the doors and everyone was welcome'Slingtown Espresso, Islington's beloved cafe, closes Sunday after 20 years. Discover why this welcoming hub was called the "beating heart of its community".29 days agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources3Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated29 days agoBias Distribution67% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon67% of the sources lean Left67% LeftL 67%C 33%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageNewcastle Herald broke the news in Newcastle, Australia 29 days ago on Friday, August 21, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsIslington Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsIslington Plus IconShow All