Newcastle's eat street, running up from the CBD into Cooks Hill, with diners, Italian and Asian kitchens that pour serious cocktails.
Last checked 14 November 2026. No bar paid to be included.
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Diner with a hidden bar
A retro diner out front with a cocktail bar out the back pouring nostalgic classics with a twist. Upstairs is an 18+ late-night room with booths, its own bar and a neon-lit pool table.
📍 102 Darby Street, Cooks Hill NSW 2300
Asian diner and bar
A tropical-inspired modern Asian diner in an art deco building, all greenery and pastel tones, with punchy share plates and inventive cocktails.
📍 5-7 Darby Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Italian bar and restaurant
Handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, graffiti walls, DJs and creative cocktails, with a late-night feel.
📍 13 Darby Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Disco social club
A disco social club on Darby Street known for its music, natural wines and good vibes.
📍 97-107 Darby Street, Cooks Hill NSW 2300
Pub
A big wrap-around bar, a beer garden and a cricket-themed menu.
📍 61 Bruce Street, Cooks Hill
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This guide is written by the team at M.AD Agency. We run Cocktail Week, the ten-day cocktail festival held town by town across the UK and Ireland. Now we're bringing it to Australia. Since 2022 we have taken it to more than 20 towns and cities and worked with hundreds of bars. We put this guide together from our own research and trusted local guides, including Hunter and Hunter.
No bar paid to be included and nobody can buy a place. We check the guide regularly as bars open, change and close.
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