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The Rogue Scholar

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The Rogue Scholar

English brewpub with live music. Known for Craft Beer, Live Music & Good Times. Open Friday 6pm till 2am
Open Saturday 6pm till 2am

20/06/2026

Two acts. Six hours of live music. One very good reason not to stay home.

Thomas James kicks off at 7pm, with Chad Rogers & The Rubik’s Cubes taking the reins from 10:15pm through to 1:15am.

See where the night takes you.

18/06/2026

🎶 WEEKEND LINEUP IS HERE! 🎶

We’re kicking things off Friday with our legendary Silent Disco — three channels, plenty of tunes, and dancing right through till late.

Then on Saturday we’ve got a double-header of live music:
🎸 Thomas James — 7pm–10pm
🎤 Chad Rogers — 10:15pm–1:15am

Cold beers, great tunes, and good company all weekend long at The Rogue Scholar.

See you at the bar! 🍻

13/06/2026

Tonight at The Rogue Scholar we’ve got Jay Smith playing the early slot for a change, kicking things off from 7pm–10pm.

Then Newcastle favourites Jump, the four-piece party band, take over and keep the music rolling through until 1:30am.

Live music from 7pm till late. See you at the Rogue!

12/06/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Scientists have finally confirmed what Newcastle already knew…

A cold beer, a packed dance floor, and a few good tunes might just make the world a friendlier place. 🍻💃

Coincidentally, we’re running a highly advanced research facility tonight at The Rogue Scholar. Results may vary, but happiness levels are expected to increase significantly between 7pm and 1am.

Come do your part for science.

11/06/2026

🎸 Live music all weekend at The Rogue Scholar!

Friday: Lucas Menzies from 9 till late
Saturday: Jay Smith 7–10, Jump! 10:15–1:15

⚽ Plus the World Cup kicks off this weekend and we’ll be showing the action live.

Cold beers, great tunes and football on the screens. See you at the Rogue!

07/06/2026

Here’s a fun one for tonight:

The King’s got a birthday, you’ve got tomorrow off, and we’ve got the afterparty. 👑🍻

Once you’ve finished all today’s mischief, debauchery, questionable decisions and royal duties, head to The Rogue Scholar.

🍺 Open from 6PM–2AM
🎸 Live music from Jay Smith & The Funky Bunch

Long weekend rules apply: sleep is optional.

06/06/2026

Come say g’day to the Rogue Scholar’s newest beer critic while enjoying live tunes from Thomas James (7–10pm), followed by Jay Smith & The Funky Bunch bringing the groove from 10:15pm–1:15am.

No reservations required. Belly rubs optional. Musical bangers guaranteed.

05/06/2026

🍻 Long weekend? We’ve done the hard work for you.

🎤 Friday: Eddy Rockefeller till late
🎸 Saturday: Thomas James + Jay Lo Smith & The Funky Bunch
🎶 Sunday: Live music after-party till late

When the festivals finish, the Rogue Scholar is where the encore happens.

Monday’s problem. Sunday’s mission.

30/05/2026

🎸 LIVE MUSIC + CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TONIGHT AT THE ROGUE SCHOLAR ⚽🍻

We’re kicking things off with one of Newcastle’s finest, Andy Pyers, bringing the tunes from 7PM–10PM. If you’ve seen Andy before, you already know you’re in for a cracking night of live music, great songs and plenty of pub atmosphere.

Then from 10:15PM–1:15AM, the dynamic duo Jay Smith & Sophie Hawthorne take over and keep the party rolling well into the night.

And for the football tragics, night owls and anyone who believes sleep is optional… we’ll also be showing the UEFA Champions League Final live after the music wraps up. ⚽🏆

So whether you’re here for the guitars, the goals, or both, we’ve got your Saturday night sorted.

🍺 Live Music
🎸 Andy Pyers | 7PM–10PM
🎤 Jay Smith & Sophie Hawthorne | 10:15PM–1:15AM
⚽ Champions League Final afterwards
🍻 Open late

Address

4-6 Union Street
Newcastle, NSW
2302

Opening Hours

Friday	6pm - 2am
Saturday	6pm - 2am
Sunday	6pm - 2am

Website

https://theroguescholar.com.au/, https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTALdhIVSX-Mr-bten1eWgiOnujkzEZf_Feqb7cHNsP

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