67Spot Score
Coal & Cedar
$$Bars · Newcastle
Classic & inventive cocktails pair with gourmet share plates in a retro-chic bar with warm decor.
4.8(636)· GoogleView details →
Newcastle
Best Bars in Newcastle (2026)
33 bars in Newcastle, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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67Spot Score
Grain Store Newcastle
$$Bars · Newcastle East
Spacious cafe showcasing Australian craft beer, with retro-chic decor and an American pub menu.
4.6(2,072)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Granddad's Bar Experience (Newcastle)
Bars · Newcastle
Granddad's Bar Experience (Newcastle) is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 146 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
5.0(146)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Blind Monk
$$Bars · Hamilton
The Blind Monk is a bar in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 692 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.5(692)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Koutetsu
$$Bars · Newcastle West
The Koutetsu is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 241 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
4.7(241)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Pourhouse
$$Bars · Maitland
The Pourhouse is a bar in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 395 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
4.5(395)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Old George and Dragon
Bars · East Maitland
A Maitland bar with online bookings and a 4.9-star Google rating from 96 reviews.
4.9(96)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
MoneyPenny
$$Bars · Newcastle
An intimate Honeysuckle restaurant and bar serving shareable food, cocktails and weekend breakfast beside the Newcastle harbour.
4.4(590)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Queens Wharf Hotel
$$Bars · Newcastle
Airy venue with rustic-chic decor and a casual vibe, for seafood, gourmet bistro fare and cocktails.
4.2(2,917)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Maru HiFi
Bars · Newcastle West
Maru HiFi is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 95 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
4.8(95)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Bernie's Bar
$$Bars · Newcastle
Bernie's Bar is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 191 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
4.6(191)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Jams Karaoke & Bar
Bars · Newcastle West
Jams Karaoke & Bar is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 257 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
4.5(257)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Northern Star Hotel
$$Bars · Hamilton
Northern Star Hotel is a bar in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 727 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
4.2(727)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Club Maitland City
Bars · Rutherford
Simple rooms and suites, some with whirlpool baths, in a down-to-earth option with a swimming pool.
4.2(827)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Wests Nelson Bay
Restaurants · Nelson Bay
Wests Nelson Bay is a restaurant in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 1791 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
4.0(1,791)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Romberg's
Bars · Newcastle
A sophisticated Newcastle rooftop bar for panoramic city views, signature cocktails, local wines, locally brewed beer and light Hunter Valley bites.
4.4(236)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Pokolbin Cider House
Bars · Pokolbin
Pokolbin Cider House is a bar in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 146 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.5(146)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
OK Karaoke - Karaoke Rooms Newcastle
Bars · Newcastle
OK Karaoke - Karaoke Rooms Newcastle is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 43 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
5.0(43)· GoogleView details →
About these results
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Newcastle rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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Read guide →Bars in Newcastle — FAQs
What are the best bars in Newcastle?+
The bars on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Newcastle bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many bars are listed in Newcastle?+
We currently list 33 bars across Newcastle and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.