Battlesticks
200 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
ClosedToday Closed today · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded bar on Wharf Road in central Newcastle with a 4.4 rating across 163 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 12:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 18:00
Why it's worth checking out
Battlesticks sits on Wharf Road in the heart of Newcastle, by the harbour. With 163 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a fun, sociable bar — likely with games and a lively vibe, judging by the name — a great spot for a drink, a bit of friendly competition and a relaxed night out with mates. Its harbourside Wharf Road location, close to the city's dining and nightlife, makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider night out.
Drinks lists, events and trading hours at bars change over time, and it gets busy on weekends. Check current details directly with the venue, and consider arriving early or booking where possible to be sure of a spot.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 163 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 73
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 67
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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