Listening Bars / Newcastle

Listening Bars & Vinyl Cafes in Newcastle, Australia

5 spots where buying and listening happen in the same room.

• Abicus

  Open 10am–4pm today

  Darby Street (Cooks Hill) icon since 2000 - an independently curated destination for new vinyl alongside footwear and apparel (Blundstone, Birkenstock and more).

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• Cooks Hill Books & Records

  Open Hours not listed

  Secondhand books and records shop in Cooks Hill, established 1985, with pre-loved vinyl arriving regularly across a wide range of genres.

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• Famous Rock Shop

  Open Hours not listed

  Newcastle institution buying and selling vinyl for over 40 years, alongside alternative/skate fashion, footwear, CDs and concert tickets. Previously traded as The Rock Shop at the same Hunter Street address.

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• Hiss & Crackle Records

  Open 10am–4pm today

  Newcastle music emporium in Wallsend since 2019: new and pre-loved vinyl sourced globally, plus vintage clothing, band merch, books and zines, with an in-store stage for free live music. Merged with Rudderless Records (Newcastle West) in late 2025.

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• Maru Hi-Fi

  Open Hours not listed

  Listening bar and restaurant in Newcastle West's Midtown Precinct, built around a 10,000-strong vinyl collection and hi-fi sound system. Live jazz/soul Wed, BYO-record night Thu, all-vinyl Fri, guest-selector Sat. Open Wed-Sun into the late evening.

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