Taste
Explore these great places to eat
Explore the best of Newcastle’s food scene! Discover top restaurants, cafes, bars, and unique culinary experiences showcasing fresh, local produce and exciting flavors. Taste your way through Newcastle.
International cuisine
- Antojitos – fresh and relaxed Mexican street food www.antojitos.com.au
- Saigon Feast – snug with standard decor, serving delicious Vietnamese food Trip Adviser for Saigon Feast
- Eight Buns – your favorite Chinese dishes packed with flavor made fresh www.eightbunshamiltononline.com.au
- Kings Valley – traditional Egyptian dishes with captivating belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights www.kingsvalleyrestaurant.com.au
- Parry Street Garage – crispy and chewy wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and salads in an industrial-chic setting www.parrystreetgarage.com.au
- Limoo Persian Cuisine – authentic Iranian food, where slow-cooked delicate flavors are balanced by contrasting tastes www.limoo.cafe
- Punjab Pavillion Indian Restaurant – decadent tastes with customizable spice levels www.punjabpavilion.com.au
- Susuru – ‘Japanese soul food with heart’, eat-in or takeaway www.susuru.com.au
Quick bites & street food
- Mayfield Corner Cafe – Known for their Vietnamese sandwiches (Bánh Mì), also on offer are other satisfying sandwich options
- Raj’s Corner Indian – the menu offers a range of flavorful choices, complemented by quick and attentive service www.rajscorner.com.au
- The Lot – Smokehouse & Beer Garden – linger and enjoy delicious smoked meats and drinks the-lot-smokehouse-beergarden-bbq.square.site
- Downtown Beirut – Delicious Halal flavors blended from Mediterranean, Arabic, and Levantine influences www.downtownbeirut.com.au
Especially family friendly
- Mayfield Bowling Club – a decent typical club feed with family-friendly prices www.mayfieldbc.net
- Little Castro and Lowlands Bowling Club – lawn bowls with burgers and Cuban Food www.lowlands.com.au
- Greek Taverna – ‘authentic Greek dining’, Friday and Saturday nights only www.greektavernanewcastle.com.au
- Sydney Junction Hotel – by Hamilton Station, has a large sports bar and a kids play area www.sjh.com.au
Cafes
- Equium Social – easy parking, great coffee and meals with flair www.equiumsocial.com.au
- Blue Door – grab a feel good CocoWhip vegan sundae, plenty of toppings to choose from www.blue-door.com.au
- Zaaki Espresso – Middle Eastern with a Greek influence, coffee that wakes you up www.zaakiespresso.com.au
- Slingtown Espresso – chilled gritty industrial vibe, fantastic coffee and a kids play nook www.slingtown.com
- Sherwood Coffee Bar – a relaxed casual spot for a quick bite www.sherwoodcoffee.com.au
Grab a drink
- Stag and Hunter Hotel – check out the live music schedule and enjoy a hearty meal www.stagandhunter.com.au
- Method Brewery – craft brewery with a unique twist, bringing their own distinct flavor www.methodbrewing.com.au
- The Beach Hotel – picturesque venue offering pub dining, Larrie’s, and Peregrin—view the menus www.thebeachhotel.com.au
- Merewether Surfhouse – the perfect spot for food, drinks, and stunning sunsets www.surfhouse.com.au
- Newcastle Distilling Co. – Australian ingredients bottled locally newcastledistillingco.com.au
Small bars
- The Underground – hosts live jazz, most Tuesday and Thursday nights, check website www.thegrandnewcastle.com.au/the-underground
- The Rogue Scholar – unwind with vibrant live music while enjoying craft brews and cocktails www.theroguescholar.com.au
- Coal & Cedar – tempts old world speakeasy vibes from subtleties of your favourite drink www.coalandcedar.com
- Closed Bar – Stop by for a drink, enjoy flavorful small plates, or savor high-end, indulgent meals www.closed.bar
- The Koutetsu – definitely ‘moody with delightful drinks’ prepared from fine sources www.thekoutetsu.com
Boutique supermarkets
Support local. Buy fresh produce from local farmers.
- Fromagerie – grab a ready-made picnic platter, or something special. Treat yourselves. www.porkewe.com.au
- An Apple a Day – Kick back with ready-made meals or grab a fresh produce box. Reduced sugars, additives and waste. www.anappleadaynewy.com
- Harris Farm – purchasing imperfect picks and market specials make for fresh and nutritious meals. www.harrisfarm.com.au/pages/cooks-hill
- Newcastle City Farmers Market – enjoy delicious market food, and stock up for the week. Most Sundays, check the website for dates. newcastlecityfarmersmarket.com.au