Coal & Cedar
380/382 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
ClosedToday 17:00 – 00:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A stylish cocktail bar on Newcastle's Hunter Street, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Coal & Cedar sits on Hunter Street in the heart of Newcastle, a stylish cocktail bar that's become a standout in the city's growing bar scene. With a polished, atmospheric setting and a focus on expertly made drinks, it's earned a strong reputation as a go-to for a quality cocktail in a characterful space.
The appeal is that combination of serious cocktails and a sophisticated, moody atmosphere right in central Newcastle, ideal for a pre-dinner drink, a special night out or settling in for the evening. As Newcastle's dining-and-drinking scene continues to flourish, venues like this have given the city centre real after-dark appeal.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. Cocktail lists, opening hours and any booking arrangements vary, and a popular bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly if you're heading out with a group or want to settle in on a busy night and make the most of the cocktail list.
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 4.8 from 636 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
- 91
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 85
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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