The brisket Mac and cheese is amazing!! Great beer selection and really great place to sink a few…read moredrinks

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.

Genuine home made pasta and food was magnificent plus the garlic bread was the real deal and very…read moregarlicky. Dined alone as a solo female traveler and owner and staff made me feel so welcome. The ambience of the place us stunning inside. Will definitely be back when next in town.

Stumbled across this place while wandering around Hunter Street, Newcastle. What a find. Excellent…read moredecor, friendly staff, great range of snacks, good coffee and a cracking range of cocktails. I started with coffee, bread and dips and progressed to a Rum Diary cocktail once the coffee had worked its magic on my migraine (along with my own prescription meds!). Highly recommended (and about one of the only places you can get a coffee after 4pm on a Saturday in the Hunter Street area).

We wanted fish for lunch on our drive from Sydney to Brisbane and decided on Jonah's on the beach,…read morewhich is part of and/or sits in the same building as Noah's on the Beach hotel. (Judging from the biblical names they are related.) The restaurant interior is a bit dated, but the view is amazing. We enjoyed seeing quite a few para gliders soaring (and pulling acrobatic tricks) at reasonably close distance above the cliff, which was fun. We started with the "Seared Lamb Fillets with Peach and Mint Salad , Couscous and Labna $24", which was excellent. Very creative and tasty. For our meals we had: "Saltwater Barramundi with Caper, Tomato, Olive, Chilli Salsa and Chickpeas $37" and "King Prawns with a Mild Chilli Fettuccini Sautéed with Spanish Onion, Snow Peas, Brandy and Double Cream with Salmon Roe $42" Truth be told, we weren't blown away. The fettuccini in particular was not as it should be. For $42 you simply shouldn't have glued-together pasta strands; the sauce also wasn't anything special. The barramundi was nice and creatively paired with chili salsa and chickpeas. So, a bit of a mixed bag. Positive: Great view, great starter and barramundi Negative: Dated look, pasta faux-pas, pricey If we are again in this area one day, we would likely go check out a different place. Conclusion: 3 stars.

From the owner: NOAH'S on the Beach offers NOAH'S guests food and beverage service of the highest calibre…read moreaccompanied by the best ocean view in Newcastle. Enjoy a delicious selection of a lá carte cuisine served seven days a week in our Newcastle restaurant and bar.

Although i can only speak for the the drinks and not food. the service was friendly and prompt,…read morewith the bar tender exceedingly interested in our appreciation of the drinks. A Great place for a quiet catchup with friends.

My wife and I grabbed a sneaky cocktail and a bite at this place a few weeks ago. The décor,…read moreatmosphere and music were eclectic and delightful. The staff were friendly and unpretentious. A stylish and sophisticated venue for a mature clientele.

Tagine Thursday! On Thursday nights, this restaurant has a…read moretagine night with BYO wine. We had a really enjoyable meal with friends on Thursday night - we loved the lamb and chicken tagines and the cous cous!

With my friend arriving before me; he messaged to let me know it was "Very hipster. Not…read moreexcruciatingly. But a bit". Not that I'm against that and need forewarning but sometimes it's good to know what you're walking in to. To a lesser extent I got what he meant; a few man buns, messy hair, tatts and nose piercings but my main concern is always the food. Will it be too adventurous, too small, too ridiculous etc. The only faux pas I can think of was my brother assuming it was table service and asking for some drinks only to be told it was order at the counter. The staff were good about it and had a laugh with my brother as he apologised. I believe they got the drinks anyway so that was nice. The all day breakfast menu and fabada special (pork, chorizo and bean stew) caught my eye but I ultimately went with the smoked salmon, poached eggs, asparagus and potato cakes with added haloumi. We were there for a birthday with drinks and more food intended so this was a light but satisfying start. The restaurant itself is small but cozy with outdoor seating and booths inside.

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.

This was only my second visit but it was in perfect contrast to the loud, crowded and somewhat…read moredaunting wedding reception I attended years ago. 4pm on a Saturday allowed my group of four freedom of seating amongst the gorgeous (French inspired?) furniture, ease of conversation with minimal noise and nearly the barman to ourselves. There was a large party of 30 arriving at 7:30pm but we had moved on by then. Ramsey behind the bar was awesome and since I find most cocktails too strong he asked what I liked and made me something to match. It was fruity but most importantly sweet which I loved! Food certainly ranks higher than alcohol for me and Bar Petite has this well covered. We ordered arancini balls, sweet potato fries and spring rolls which I can't fault. They were all delicious. I'll definitely be back.

This is a unique place in the heart of newcastle, accessible and comfortable. It provides a warm…read moreand homely atmosphere that is a delight during winter. Set right on near newcastle beach it leads up to a delightful after dinner walk, and hidden away it ensues a relaxing and intimate vibe. It isn't ideal for large groups, preferably small groups of friends (3-5) looking for a great selection of wines with a tasty menu. The cheese platter is a delectable selection of seasonal treats, preparing you for a moorish and extravagant main menu. Perfect for an easy and simpler night out. Barramundi is strong recommended.

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.

This pub was heaps cool. In fact it was so cool that I came back a second time, but that probably…read morehas more to do with me having accidentally left my book at the previous place I was at. Still, this has one of those really grungy feels about it, which surprised me in a town like Newcastle. Then again, I probably shouldn't be all that surprised with Newcastle changing and all that. Also, they had some pretty awesome beers on tap as well, which is always going to grab my attention.

Oh heyyyyy cray cray hipster bar in downtown Newy…read more I was in town for a bucks weekend and staying just around the corner. This place has just reopened and they're all about beer and dude food. The front bar has tons of character and there's literally one meellion beer specials up on the wall, as well as $30 punch bowls (normally $50) on Saturday nights. Plus $6 Tecates, ask them to make you a lagerita, you'll love it, trust me, or your money back (you won't get your money back, I just made that up, but you should totally try one they're great). In the back there's an eatery / bistro area with a menu heavy in burgers and hot dogs and parmies and schnitties and everything fried and American and good in this world. Anything fried chicken is seriously great. I had the southern fried chicken burger with fat fluffy chips and I've never been so happy. There's a pool table, too, and when everyone gets loose the bar turns into an impromptu dance floor. It's a ton of good clean beery fun.