We decided to have a break away from Sydney so I booked the hotel as its right on the harbour with…read moredirect access to the boardwalk. The room was a harbour view suite the view wasn't as good as expected as we were on the first floor. The room it self was quite nice and well equipped with 2 tvs good bed etc. The parking is a bit of an issue as self parking is made difficult as you need to have a staff member go with you every time when you want to park so the only viable option is valet parking at $29.00 per day. The onsite restaurant is quite reasonable for an evening meal (but there are also a lot of other restaurants nearby) the restaurant is also where you have breakfast which is very pleasant with a good range of food options. All in all it's very pleasant hotel.

The team and I were here for two weeks. Excellent accommodation and the staff was absolutely…read moresuperb. Hands down one of the best venues for us. Being able to walk to town and wharf foodie and beverage places was great. Convenient to all Newcastle has to offer and by my count that is a lot! We'll be back and this is where we will stay!

This is a great bar. I am an irregular visitor to Newcastle and I was surprised about the number…read moregood venues and bars. That said, the Williams Bar at Longworth House, is a stand out. It is now genuinely one of my favourite places to have a drink and to think that I nearly walked passed it.

A great newcastle venue for good service, great wine and food. beautiful fit out, old leather…read morechairs and low lighting for an ambient and soft atmosphere. Warm and cosy. We had a group of around 20 and were easily catered for on a Friday night. The service was prompt, helpful and conversational. We had the Banquet meal, and the food came out regularly and was excellent. A large selection of all alcoholic assortments. A great place for a easy going evening with friends.

Stayed here in 2014 and again 2016 , loved it both times, big rooms and very clean, the staff at…read morethe front desk is just great and always helpful and ready for a laugh.. Pity I can't give it 6 stars if you get the breaky deal, do it, great food

It looks as if the further out from the city you go the better the pub accomodation becomes. Well,…read moreI can only describe it based upon this one particular pub, but I have to say that I was really impressed. The rooms were comfortable, and I got a really good nights sleep. Okay, checkin was a bit annoying, but that was because I ended up here pretty early, and they don't do check-in until the afternoon. Still, the pub was pretty nice, the service excellent, and the rooms really comfortable.

The best cheesy sweet chilli bread, my steak was great and cooked perfectly, staff are very…read morefriendly, have been back again already. Dining area was very good with the green roof (jasmines etc)

Okay, despite this wharf being really done up, and quite nice, the lack of restrooms, or at least…read morepublic restrooms, was a great disappointment. Sure, they may be in the pub, but honestly, they aren't public. Still, if you want to get to Stockton, then this is the best way (in fact the only way, unless you have a car and want to take a long way around) to get there. The ferry leaves pretty frequently, expect around lunchtime where it just sits here for a while.

This place had spectacular views, a decent sounding menu and nice live music that drew us in,…read morehowever we were very disappointed overall. Each dish we ordered looked so beautiful and delectable, but upon sampling everything completely lacked flavor. Usually the minimalist approach with seafood is wonderful, but I'd love some flavor with my food... even some salt! The chips were probably the best thing we had and when you drive far and pay a lot you really hope the main dishes you order leave you satisfied and feeling like you got your money's worth, and unfortunately we didn't feel that way on our departure. I'd also agree with my fellow Yelper and share that the bathrooms were also a disappointment. We came with my 11 month-old-daughter and there was no where to change her. With the large amount of families walking around and dining I would say a changing table is definitely a necessity! With a few tweaks, I believe this place would be completely epic. I hope they are able to make some adjustments to up the ante and blow their customers away with an unforgettable experience.

I have lived in Newcastle all my life but had never visited the Fort. This place was built in the…read more1800s and is a fascinating step back in time. The guides are very knowledgeable (and funny). They are both entertaining and informative. Also has the best view of Newcastle in Newcastle. Highly recommend.

This fort reminds me of military relics in coastal cities in the US like Fort McHenry in Baltimore…read more MD. So I really enjoyed visiting this site. They had rooms with replicas of how it once looked with artifacts. There's a nice view of the beach and ocean. They have cannons. It's really fun to explore this site if you like military history. I think kids enjoy it too.

I had the Chicken schnitzel w/ chips & garden salad (or creamy mash & steamed veg). ($16.90) (gravy…read more& like sauces extra $2.50-3.50; toppers extra $4.50-6.50 -- I opted for no sauce or toppers; there's BBQ & tomato sauce on the cutlery table.) The breading was just a little bit dry for my tastes, but the chicken was tender & tasty, & the BBQ sauce was plenty to tide me over, but if I find myself back here I'll splurge for the gravy. The chips (fries) were ace. The salad was dressed with a light vinaigrette, a nice accompaniment to the fried food. My partner ordered a pizza: The Hendrix: salsa sauce base, seasoned beef, capsicum, & a mozzarella/cheddar blend & a dash of sour cream. ($14.90) Salsa base obviously makes for a bit of a strange pizza, but it was really good. Quite a large serving of sour cream, which is awesome if you like it; my partner, who doesn't, just pushed it off without any complaints. Their menu advertises mojitos, so I ordered one, but the bartender came & found me at my table a couple minutes later, apologizing profusely that they'd run out of mint. I asked for a schooner of beer instead, which she delivered with the change to make up the difference. Disappointing, but no big deal. Overall, good food for decent prices, especially when you throw in the free live music that accompanies your meal.

I'm reluctant to write a review because this places varies so much. The management often changes…read more(there's currently a good crew which is why I've given 4 stars) and every night of the week is different. It's a pretty big place and every area is also different! Generally the food is good, well priced pub grub. The drink specials are usually good value and there's a good variety on offer. But this place attracts some freaking weirdos. It's close to the train station and is often the sloppy last stop for people before they go home. Dress casual (all looks are welcome here though) come with some friends and sit on the couches and people watch over some drinks. Perhaps on the night you read this it will be totally different to what I've described. But go without expectations and it will be a fun one.