Good pub food This local pub is a great option for food in…read moreWallsend. The staff are friendly, the food is good and the prices are reasonable. We loved our rump steak with greens and mash and the signature chicken schnitzel was very good. The portions are generous so come hungry!!

If coming for lunch on a Sunday like I did, best phone ahead and make your reservation. The Sunday…read moreroast special is popular! The roast did not specify Yorkshire pud but I was confident that was what I was seeing passing by, table after table. One pork roast for me and a schnitzel for my husband. He was impressed by his meal; size, sauce and hot but remarked the salad could have used more dressing. My roast, whilst falling short on the potatoes, was just what I needed. Comfort food at its best. Gravy and apple sauce, carrots, peas, cauliflower bake and the most important elements - meat, crackling and the puffiest pud ever. Delicious! Not much to look at outside but inside is cosy and welcoming. Charmingly refurbished; maintaining an old pub feel.

Great value for money. Decent sized meals. Fast lunch service on the Monday I visited. Daily…read morespecials to which my partner had the chicken schnitzel for $9.90 (plus $2 gravy), usually $19. My specials burger, chilli beef brisket, was ENORMOUS! I think of myself as a girl that can put away a lot of food but this meal had me beat. A shame the meat and overall taste of the burger didn't measure up. The relish tasted store bought and the meat didn't seem like a 12 hour brisket treated with love. The beer battered chips were crisp and delicious and were extra tasty when dipped in the overflowing chilli cheese sauce. The restaurant has been tastefully updated, both inside and out. A welcome change from my last visit.

Best meal I've had in Newcastle. Also the only meal I've had in Newcastle, unless you count the…read moreVegemite I scraped across overdone toast earlier today. Which, of course, you don't count.

In a city full of soulless TAB-illuminated meat markets, Terrace Bar is a breath of fresh air…read more A social experiment of sorts, Terrace Bar is the debut product of Newcastle's "small bar movement" and boy have they shown us what we've been missing. Set up in a faux-derelict manner (behind the bar is the only modern aspect to the place), it owes a lot to Melbourne's hipster-chic scene, from the boutique beer selection to the fantastic DJ sets and impromptu dance floor. The atmosphere is great, friends and completely without any of the confrontational attitudes that plague... well.. just a bout every other bar in Newcastle. Only minus is that the license is only til midnight. The host live gigs and other performances in the small venue upstairs and also have a rooftop beer garden (as I said: "Melbourne") which is now open from lunchtimes at the weekends throughout the Summer. Only open Thursday-Sunday, this is a fantastic addition to the city and hopefully it will thrive.

A hidden hot spot in the heart of Newcastle. I've never been before and walked right passed it. A…read moretruly deceptive entrance. I'm not a fan of dark places which seems to be a trend with drinking venues. However, taking the stairs to the top completely changes the atmosphere. Downstairs you'd think they would go out of business but upstairs is where the people are. Back down by the bar was a dj playing great music with enough space for an impromptu dance. Not my type of place but I can appreciate what they are trying to achieve here.

We came here for a casual lunch and here was our experience…read more AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking and metered parking. It can get busy as this area is a popular spot for tourist and locals Seating: Patio seating and indoor seating. Lot of room for groups or individuals. Maybe about 100 people. Vibes: Warner's Bay is lovely and simple. I liked how the area is right across the lake. The spot itself has a nice vintage yet playful charm. You'll see old electronics such as a tv and other displays with some cartoons. You can either enjoy the background chatter, cooking, or the lite rock. A lovely place to walk, reflect, and dine by yourself, with your friend, or family. FOOD: Sticky Pork Belly Bites (Recommend) For something rich and less carby this is great! The pork was crunchy and had a good ratio of crunchy skin, flavorful pork fat and meat. I had the sauce on the side which provided a nice spicy kick and creamy texture. The arugula on the side helped provide balance to the flavor or texture Green (Fresh Juice) (Recommend) A refreshing cold mix of apple, cucumber, lemon, and kale. A nice balance of earthy sweet, tart, and crispness. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Friendly people and we got our orders in a timely matter. TL; DR OVERALL: 4 Stars. Good selections of food, reasonable price, and a pleasant experience. This place is a lovely place to wind down and enjoy what Warners Bay has to offer - food, environment, etc. If I'm back here, I am curious about their wood-fired pizza! TIPS: * Awesome place to dine and enjoy the view or accessibility to the lake!

Sunday lunch and very busy as it was also Mother's Day. Larger tables had slower service but since…read moreit was only my Mum and I we were served reasonably quickly. We shared the pork belly entree to start. Nicely presented with a colourful salad dressed well with Asian flavours. Some people don't like sesame oil but if that's what I was tasting I couldn't fault it. The pork was moist and the crackling enough to tease you. My linguine marinara was hot, saucy and had a fair ratio of seafood. Octopus, prawns, mussels and squid. (I did find a fly right at the end but pretty sure I swatted it off my head. We were seated on the balcony) My mums mussaman curry didn't pack much heat but was melt in the mouth and the cumin rice was fluffy and a great accompaniment. I've heard mixed things but we were both happy with our experience.

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)

The Duke, mate she goes alright. They serve Schnitties and in an almost restaurant environment if…read moreyou're feeling fancy. Always playing both nrl and afl on tv, so it's great if you don't want to talk to the family.

From the owner: The Duke of Wellington Hotel is Newcastle local hotel. Owned and operated by local people…read moresupporting our sporting teams and charitable organisations. We pride ourselves on our community envolvment and provide an amazing venue for every needs. Our restaurant has been featured in the SMH Good food guide, we are finalists in the AHA Hotel of The Year. We provide for our customers and friends the complete experience for food, beverage, entertainment, sporting events and functions. We are a family friendly pub tucked away in the Newcastle suburb of New Lambton.

It is always a good thing to stumble upon one of these types of bars, especially when you happen to…read morebe wandering around a place like Hamilton (which is basically a suburb of Newcastle). Actually, it turned out that this was a pretty cool bar. In fact I'd suggest it goes beyond that to actually be a pretty awesome bar. Maybe it had something to do with the collection of craft beers on tap, or maybe it was just that the place really had that type of atmosphere that I simply love. Anyway, this certainly a great place for a drink.

A bit dark and gloomy for my liking but had a consistent amount of people all night…read more I was at the back for a 30th birthday party. I was disappointed with the 'function' area. Online it looks a lot nicer and more elegant. In reality it is somewhat dodgy. I wouldn't suggest it for a birthday or Christmas party unless you can decorate the hell out of it and have decent lighting. Also had other people walking through our group to get to the toilet which was annoying and probably so for them too. The pizza platters were disappointing but the other food I could see being served looked and smelled great.

I have traveled the world, and this is the best cocktail bar, I've ever been to. Follow the rules…read moreand enjoy!

A wonderful hidden gem! Such a neat atmosphere, quiet and intimate. The drinks were great and they…read morehad the best whiskey selection I've seen in Newcastle. Bartenders were great as well.

Happy to see a massive improvement with the pretzels. Last time they were quite dark and extremely…read morechewy. This time they were much lighter; in colour and texture. Easy to pull apart and the delicious flavour I love and expect from a warm pretzel. I took advantage of the $12 Wednesday schnitzel deal; ordering the Southern consisting of perfectly fried chicken, a light coleslaw, well seasoned crispy chips and 2 sauces. I wasn't expecting a big meal due to the specials price tag but it was more than generous. I came close but couldn't finish. My husband was underwhelmed with his burger and it did look sad compared to the schnitzel. More like a kids cheeseburger than a main menu item. He ordered a beer which had to be swapped for another as the keg needed changing, but the waitress was apologetic and he was happy to pick something else. It was easy to leave once we were finished as it had already been settled using the code on the table to order and pay. Coming in school holidays as a couple with no kids may not be advised. My husband was hit a few times by a rogue ping pong ball and the arcade games are noisy. Great for keeping the kids entertained. A little hypocritical of me though as I indulged in a few rounds of shooting hoops.