The Underground
A well-regarded bar in central Newcastle with a 4.4 rating across 87 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Underground is a late-night venue on the lower ground level of 32 Church Street in Newcastle. It opens on Tuesdays from 7.30pm until late, and from 5pm until late Thursday to Saturday, with Friday and Saturday nights running until 2am.
Its programme extends beyond a standard night out. Listed events include the Saturday Supper Club, featuring Heather Price, Terence Koo and Ben Barnes, as well as Chamber Club, described as an A Bizarre Haus Production. The venue also appears alongside The Grand Hotel for events such as a four-course Central Otago wine dinner, pairing the region’s wines with a set culinary experience.
With late trading and a calendar of ticketed and free-entry events, The Underground suits Newcastle visitors looking for evening entertainment, live programming or a later finish. It also accepts enquiries for private functions, making it an option for groups planning an event in the city centre. The available information does not detail the regular drinks list, food menu or interior style, so it is best viewed as a programmed late-night space rather than a venue with a clearly published dining offering.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 19:30 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 59
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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