About Restaurant: 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.
Positive Review Count: 2 Reviews
Price Range: $41 to $100
Restaurant Type: Cocktail Bar
Keywords: Great for creative cocktails, Neighborhood gem, Lively
Menu: Click for Menu Link
Review Info: Experiences
Review Titles: Overall ratings and reviews
Review Descriptions: Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
Details: 4.4Food , 4Service , 4.4Ambience , 4.2Value
Google Maps: Click to See Location on Map
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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