Best Breweries in Newcastle (2026)
Looking for the best breweries in Newcastle? We've rounded up 17 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Independent craft brewing has boomed across Australia, and Newcastle's breweries pour everything from crisp lagers to hazy IPAs, often straight from the tanks in the taproom. Many welcome families and dogs, and some run tours or food trucks on weekends.
17 spots
Dave's Tours Hunter Valley & Newcastle
Dave's Tours Hunter Valley & Newcastle is a brewery in Cooks Hill, Newcastle. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 295 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
d'Albora Nelson Bay Marina
d'Albora Nelson Bay Marina is a brewery in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 2199 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Maltnhops Brewhaus
Maltnhops Brewhaus is a pub in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 201 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
FogHorn Brewery
Huge, industrial-chic setting with a microbrewery, New York-style pizza and an American menu.
Pokolbin Distillery
Pokolbin Distillery is a brewery in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 146 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Grainfed Brewing Company
Grainfed Brewing Company is a pub in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 133 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Method Brewing
Method Brewing is a brewery in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 118 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Bread and Brewery
Bread and Brewery is a brewery in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 78 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Shout Brewing
Shout Brewing is a brewery in Newcastle East, Newcastle. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 98 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Wests 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.
Thirsty Messiah Brewery
Thirsty Messiah Brewery is a brewery in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 216 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Good Folk Brewing
Good Folk Brewing is a brewery in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 65 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
IronBark Hill Brewing Co
Cafe serving baked goods and cheese platters, plus weekend wine tasting with vineyard views.
B Farm Murray's
$$B Farm Murray's is a brewery in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 1071 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Sydney Brewery Hunter Valley
Sydney Brewery Hunter Valley is a brewery in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 3.2-star Google rating from 26 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
Morpeth Brewery
Morpeth Brewery is a brewery in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 10 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 39/100.
Murray's Brewery, Nelson Bay Rd
Murray's Brewery, Nelson Bay Rd is a brewery in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 2.5-star Google rating from 50 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 31/100.
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Read guide →Breweries in Newcastle — FAQs
What are the best breweries in Newcastle?+
Our top-rated breweries in Newcastle are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Newcastle breweries ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter breweries by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many breweries are listed in Newcastle?+
We currently feature 17 breweries across Newcastle and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.