The Rogue Scholar
4-6 Union St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
ClosedToday Closed today · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded bar at Newcastle West with a 4.2 rating across 92 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 18:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 18:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 18:00 – 02:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
The Rogue Scholar is a brewpub and live music venue on Union Street in Newcastle West, combining beer-focused drinking with a regular live music programme. Its website describes beer as the venue’s heart and live music as its soul, with 12 taps and four handpumps, alongside cocktails and Tamburlaine wines.
Opened in 2020, the venue has built its identity around an unconventional approach and a strong live music community. It aims to provide a safe, respectful space where everyone feels welcome, referring to its regular customers as “Rogals” — Rogue Locals. That focus gives the venue a clear sense of community without relying on a formal club or membership model.
The Rogue Scholar is a natural fit for anyone looking for live music and drinks in Newcastle, whether dropping in for the evening or joining friends for a weekend outing. The listed trading hours are Friday and Saturday from 6pm until 2am, making it an evening-focused option rather than an all-day venue.
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 4.2 from 92 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
- 65
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 60
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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