67Spot Score
Coal & Cedar
$$Bars · Newcastle
Classic & inventive cocktails pair with gourmet share plates in a retro-chic bar with warm decor.
4.8(636)· GoogleView details →
Newcastle, Newcastle
Best Bars in Newcastle
Looking for the best bars in Newcastle? We've gathered 13 standout spots in this corner of Newcastle, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Newcastle has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Newcastle rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
13 spots in Newcastle
64Spot Score
Granddad's Bar Experience (Newcastle)
Bars · Newcastle
Granddad's Bar Experience (Newcastle) is a bar in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 146 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
5.0(146)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
MoneyPenny
$$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
$$Bars · Newcastle
Airy venue with rustic-chic decor and a casual vibe, for seafood, gourmet bistro fare and cocktails.
4.2(2,917)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Bernie's Bar
$$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 →
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
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 →
57Spot Score
Battlesticks
$$Bars · Newcastle
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.
4.4(163)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Uptowns Bar
Bars · Newcastle
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.
4.3(203)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Charlies Rooftop
Bars · Newcastle
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.
4.4(153)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
The Underground
Bars · Newcastle
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.
4.4(87)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Rooftop at QT
Bars · Newcastle
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.
4.2(87)· GoogleView details →
44Spot Score
Lyrique Bar
Bars · Newcastle
A Newcastle East sports bar showing live sporting action, with a sports calendar and a central Hunter Street location.
3.5(20)· GoogleView details →
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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 13 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.