Best Bars in Newcastle
Looking for the best bars in Newcastle? We've gathered 16 standout spots in this corner of Newcastle, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Newcastle has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
16 spots in Newcastle
Coal & Cedar
$$Classic & inventive cocktails pair with gourmet share plates in a retro-chic bar with warm decor.
Granddad's Bar Experience (Newcastle)
Granddad's Bar Experience (Newcastle) is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 146 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
The Koutetsu
$$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.
Queens Wharf Hotel
$$Airy venue with rustic-chic decor and a casual vibe, for seafood, gourmet bistro fare and cocktails.
Maru HiFi
Maru HiFi is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 95 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Bernie's Bar
$$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.
Jams Karaoke & Bar
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.
OK Karaoke - Karaoke Rooms 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.
Charlies Rooftop
Charlies Rooftop is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 153 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Battlesticks
$$Battlesticks is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 163 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Uptowns Bar
Uptowns Bar is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 203 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
The Underground
The Underground is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 87 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Mad Poet
Mad Poet is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 35 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
The Rogue Scholar
The Rogue Scholar is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 92 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Rooftop at QT
Rooftop at QT is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 87 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Kingstown Bar
Kingstown Bar is a restaurant in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 30 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
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Bars in Newcastle — FAQs
What are the best bars in Newcastle?+
The bars in Newcastle listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many bars are there in Newcastle?+
We currently feature 16 bars in Newcastle, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Newcastle in Newcastle?+
Newcastle is one of Newcastle's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.