Best Pubs in Newcastle
Looking for the best pubs in Newcastle? We've gathered 8 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 pubs 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.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Newcastle's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
8 spots in Newcastle
The Lucky Hotel
$$Bright rooms in a 19th-century property offering an industrial-chic BBQ restaurant & a trendy bar.
The Lass O'Gowrie Hotel
$Bustling, laid-back tavern for live tunes and trivia nights, plus a classic pub grub menu.
Grainfed Brewing Company
Grainfed Brewing Company is a pub in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 133 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
The Ship Inn
$$The Ship Inn is a pub in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 235 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
The Dockyard
$$Busy, light-filled pub with harbour views and outdoor tables, dishing up burgers and grilled meats.
Great Northern Hotel Newcastle
$$Pool, live music and a jukebox, plus pub grub, at a sprawling art deco pub with a relaxed vibe.
The Crown & Anchor Hotel
$$The Crown & Anchor Hotel is a pub in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 670 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
George Darby Hotel
$$George Darby Hotel is a pub in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 547 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
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Pubs in Newcastle — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Newcastle?+
The pubs 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 pubs are there in Newcastle?+
We currently feature 8 pubs 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.