Best Meat Pie in Newcastle
The best meat pie in Newcastle right now is The Craft Butcher (score 53 from 196 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for meat pie in Newcastle — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best meat pie in Newcastle right now is The Craft Butcher in Lambton (4.9 stars across 196 Google reviews), ahead of Farrar & Sons Bakehouse, Uprising Bakery Pty Ltd. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 7,609 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | The Craft Butcher (Lambton) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Pies To The Max |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Heatherbrae's Pies, Sutton Forest (3,076 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 12 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Craft Butcher | Lambton | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #2 | Farrar & Sons Bakehouse | Mayfield | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #3 | Uprising Bakery Pty Ltd | Maryville | $$ | 4.6★ | Bakery classic |
| #4 | The Redhead Bakehouse | Redhead | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #5 | Liebe European Pastries | Newcastle West | — | 5.0★ | — |
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#1 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 108 Elder St, Lambton NSW 2299, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the smoked pastrami; the cabana is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.9 (196 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 Shop 1/224/228 Maitland Rd, Mayfield NSW 2304, Australia
★ 4.9 (164 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 21-25 Downie St, Maryville NSW 2293, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tarts and coffee; the beef pie is a solid choice.
★ 4.6 (828 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 113 Cowlishaw St, Redhead NSW 2290, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the vanilla custard slice with passionfruit and a sausage roll.
★ 4.8 (182 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 11 Union St, Newcastle West NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the croissant; the Basque burnt cheesecake is the sleeper hit.
★ 5 (64 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 3/17-19 Stockton St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
★ 4.6 (429 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 238 Hannell St, Maryville NSW 2293, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pie; the sausage roll is to die for.
★ 4.7 (195 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 2/27 Belmore Rd, Lorn NSW 2320, Australia
🍴 What to order: Arrive early for the croissant and save room for the cheesecake.
★ 4.5 (464 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 52 Melbourne St, East Maitland NSW 2323, Australia
★ 4.6 (209 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 Sutton Forest Service Centre, Hume Highway, East Side, Sallys Corner Rd, Exeter NSW 2579, Australia
★ 4.3 (3,076 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
My Baker
35📍 122 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Portuguese tart; the vanilla slice is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (126 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 64 Pacific Hwy, Blacksmiths NSW 2281, Australia
★ 4.4 (655 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 59 Ridge St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
★ 4.5 (166 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 199 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.3 (789 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 meat pie spots in Newcastle
📍 271-273 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken schnitzel wrap; the mega breakfast is exceptional value.
★ 4.5 (66 reviews) on Google Maps
Common meat pie questions in Newcastle
What's the best budget meat pie in Newcastle?
Pies To The Max is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Maryville — #7 overall for meat pie.
Where's the best meat pie in Newcastle for a special occasion?
Uprising Bakery Pty Ltd ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Maryville.
Keep exploring: Related: 🐟 best fish & chips in Newcastle · 🍗 best chicken parma in Newcastle · 🍳 best brunch in Newcastle · 🥪 best sandwiches in Newcastle. Meat Pie elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your meat pie questions answered. Nationally: best meat pie in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best meat pie in Newcastle?
The Craft Butcher currently ranks #1 for meat pie in Newcastle with 4.9 stars across 196 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap meat pie in Newcastle?
Pies To The Max is the highest-ranked budget option in Maryville.
Where is the best meat pie in the Newcastle CBD?
My Baker is the top-ranked meat pie spot in the CBD (122 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia).
How does BestDish rank meat pie in Newcastle?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.