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MARU Hi-Fi
is a  LISTENING BAR

Incredible food, drinks,

music + world-class sound

& warm company.

A late night jazz kissa restaurant with cocktails, whisky and sake flowing in Newcastle NSW with vinyl DJs, special events and regular live music. One of the best things to do when visiting Newcastle.

OPENING HOURS 

MONDAY      CLOSED 

TUESDAY     CLOSED
WEDNESDAY   LIVE JAZZ,SOUL & DINNER: 5PM - 10PM
THURSDAY    BYO RECORDS: 6PM - 10PM
FRIDAY      ALL VINYL: 5PM - LATE
SATURDAY    GUEST SELECTOR: 5PM - LATE
SUNDAY      PUB LIVE: 6PM - LATE

~ book or walk in  ~

WHAT'S ON 

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The Tall Stories Trio :: Saturday After Dark

10 - 11PM :: Sat 18th July

Mostly original tunes peppered with roots and Americana songs that have made them musically tick and straddle country, blues, swamp, garage and psychedelia.

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Zoë Brown :: Sunday Session

6:30 - 7:30PM :: Sun 19th July

R&B on a Sunday afternoon. Stop by for a drink and some phenomenal music.

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The Pins :: Friday After Dark

10 - 11PM Fri 10th July

The Pins is a jazz-esque trio with a luv for groove.

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Decorum :: Saturday After Dark

10 - 11PM :: Sat 11th July

Celebrate Saturday Evening with a jazz-heavy set from Decorum - Comprised of some of Newy's finest players

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Jono-B :: Sunday Session

6:30 - 7:30PM :: Sun 12th July

Newcastle born musician Jono B-Smith is a quirky varied singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist. His songs vary from soulful commentaries on life to sordid and frivolous ditties. He plans to have gone mad by July or August at the latest.

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Tidal Surge :: Friday After Dark

10 - 11PM Fri 17th July

Inspired by the hip sounds of John Scofield, Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny and others. Expect bold improvisation, rich harmony, and fearless groove—music that stretches tradition while staying deeply soulful. A must-hear for jazz lovers and curious ears alike. Led by Grant Metcalfe - sax, and featuring Martin Rotollo- guitar, Jeremy Burrows - bass and Tyson Hilder- drums take a chance to dive into modern jazz with Tidal Surge!

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Turntables:: Pioneer PL1400 (Modified/Custom)Mixer:: Condesa Carmen V (Our Specification)Preamplifier:: McIntosh C40 (Modified/Custom)Power Amplifier:: McIntosh MC7300 (Modified/Custom)Speakers:: Tannoy Westminster Royal 3839WRoom:: Acoustic Engineering by venue owners, Spectrum Acoustics,Sound NSW & Renzo Tonin

OUR SYSTEM 

RECORDED SETS 

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