Coal & Cedar

4.8

10 Reviews

$41 to $100

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

You’ll need to be in on a few secrets to visit Coal & Cedar. This hidden speakeasy has no signage and no doorbell. Instead, you’ll need to text a special code to a number on the wall and a host will open the door and usher you inside. Rest assured, it’s worth the effort, having just won Best Regional bar in Australia 2016.

Once inside, you’ll discover a moody, eclectic cocktail bar with an urban edge. Exposed brick walls and dark timber are complemented by dim lighting from vintage chandeliers. Holding fewer than 60 guests, it’s this old world ambience that sets Coal & Cedar apart from Newcastle’s bar scene.

Ethan and Ryan are the team behind the venture. In 2014, they packed their bags and moved from Sydney to the state’s largest regional city to work on their new dream bar. They found the perfect site on Hunter Street, which was just dingy enough to house a Prohibition-style speakeasy. Transforming the space with taxidermy, eccentric images and many a bottle of booze.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Website
http://www.coalandcedar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
www.coalandcedar.com/master-class

Location
382 Hunter St 380, Newcastle, AU-NSW 2300
Neighborhood
Newcastle CBD
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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Newcastle and surrounds
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Coal & Cedar is rated 4.8 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

382 Hunter St 380, Newcastle, AU-NSW 2300

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newcastle CBD
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.coalandcedar.com/
Private party facilities
www.coalandcedar.com/master-class

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