Guidebook for Newcastle
Food Scene
Heaven coffee and great atmosphere. Service can be a little slow as they do get busy and make each coffee with care but if you're not in a rush, it's perfect.
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Good Brother Espresso Shop
40 King StHeaven coffee and great atmosphere. Service can be a little slow as they do get busy and make each coffee with care but if you're not in a rush, it's perfect.
One Penny Black
196 Hunter StLovely breakfast and excellent coffee
Newcastle institution. Ocean views and a clever, seasonal kitchen.
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Estabar
61 Shortland EsplanadeNewcastle institution. Ocean views and a clever, seasonal kitchen.
A gorgeous and original menu. High end dining with no pretension.
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Subo
551D Hunter StA gorgeous and original menu. High end dining with no pretension.
hello naomi | specialty cake studio
175 King StCupcake and cookie royalty.
Super delicious wood fired pizza. The chili oil is spectacular.
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Napoli Centrale Pizza Bar
173 King StSuper delicious wood fired pizza. The chili oil is spectacular.
Bao Brothers Eatery
701 Hunter StOut of this world Bao. We adore this stuff, super clever street food.
Hello gelato. The perfect sunny day or late night treat.
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Popolo Artisan Gelateria
172 King StHello gelato. The perfect sunny day or late night treat.
Hands down the best bakery in Newcastle. Service can be a bit slow but then this sourdough is not one to be rushed! The pies and pastrys are superb.
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Baked Uprising
21 Downie StHands down the best bakery in Newcastle. Service can be a bit slow but then this sourdough is not one to be rushed! The pies and pastrys are superb.
Rascal
266 King StAmazing burgers. Amazing.
Fabulous Japanese. Can not recommend the scallop inside out roll highly enough!!
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Nagisa
1 Honeysuckle DriveFabulous Japanese. Can not recommend the scallop inside out roll highly enough!!
Incredible wholefood cafe. The menu is exceptional and all ingredients have been sourced locally and responsibly with a big push on the organic side of things. The space is pretty special too.
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Momo Wholefood
227 Hunter StIncredible wholefood cafe. The menu is exceptional and all ingredients have been sourced locally and responsibly with a big push on the organic side of things. The space is pretty special too.
Great little local pub. Kid friendly beer garden and a solid pub meal to be had.
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Maryville Tavern
71 Lewis StGreat little local pub. Kid friendly beer garden and a solid pub meal to be had.
Lulu's Cafe
5 Crown StIncredible and super healthy Hawaiian, vego and vegan friendly.
Chiefly East
177 King StLovely local sandwich shop. Small space with quick, tasty options and delightful staff.
Another new kid on the block. This cafe specialises in super tasty and well priced dishes. The atmosphere is glorious.
Estratto
792 Hunter StAnother new kid on the block. This cafe specialises in super tasty and well priced dishes. The atmosphere is glorious.
Drinks & Nightlife
A sneaky squirrel speakeasy. If perfect cocktails and specialty spirits are your thing, this is the place.
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Coal & Cedar
382 Hunter StA sneaky squirrel speakeasy. If perfect cocktails and specialty spirits are your thing, this is the place.
Great cocktails and lovely eats in a beautiful space.
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Basement on Market St
2 Market StGreat cocktails and lovely eats in a beautiful space.
The Lucky Hotel
237 Hunter StGreat pub meal and excellent internal beer garden
Craft Beer Heaven!! The foods not bad either.
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Grain Store Newcastle
64-66 Scott StCraft Beer Heaven!! The foods not bad either.
Excellent Micro Brewery with a New York menu- buy your pizza by the slice.
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FogHorn Brewhouse
218 King StExcellent Micro Brewery with a New York menu- buy your pizza by the slice.
Blue Kahunas
146 Hunter StA new addition to the neighbourhood! Tiki Bar that's 'rum dominant with great music'.
Parks & Nature
King Edward Park
Reserve RoadPerfect for a picnic.
Newcastle Beach
Nobbys Beach
Nobbys RdBar Beach
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah TrackArts & Culture
Great info on BHP and an excellent space for kids to explore.
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I-Museum ye-Newcastle
6 Workshop WayGreat info on BHP and an excellent space for kids to explore.
Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman StThe Lock-Up
90 Hunter StGreat exhibitions almost on your doorstep.
Shopping
Studio Melt
18 Wolfe StA lovely collection of beautiful things.
High Swan Dive
178 King StIndoor plant heaven. They also have a great selection of hand crafted ceramics.
The Olive Tree Market
Darby StreetHigh Tea with Mrs Woo
18 Wolfe StToo Cool For School
202 Union StGreat kids gear
Betty Mim
167 Darby StGorgeous bits and pieces
Monsoon Living
174 King StBeautiful Homewares
Incredible charcuterie - pack your own picnic and head to the beaches and parks. Don't forget the rosé!!
Pork Ewe Deli Cooks Hill
157 Darby StIncredible charcuterie - pack your own picnic and head to the beaches and parks. Don't forget the rosé!!
Essentials
Large supermarket. You will also find a butcher, bottle shop, and Big W here.
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Woolworths Newcastle West
23 Steel StLarge supermarket. You will also find a butcher, bottle shop, and Big W here.
FoodWorks
60-62 Scott StA closer but more expensive convenience store.
Fruit a Peel
114 Hunter StAKK Asian Groceries
661 Hunter StFantastic pay what you can yoga studio, perfect for the traveler who wants a good stretch.
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Yoga for All
39 Bolton StFantastic pay what you can yoga studio, perfect for the traveler who wants a good stretch.
Chemist Warehouse Newcastle
136 to 140 Hunter StGreat discount chemist
the discerning drop
38 Bolton StFancy pants wine shop
Sightseeing
Gorgeous view from bar beach through to merewether
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Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrGorgeous view from bar beach through to merewether
Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeMan made tidal swimming hole
Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdHistorical tunnels and a fabulous view