Estabar
Distance from us: 500m / 5 mins walking
If you want to get a taste for Newcastles' local and seasonal produce, go to estabar. For 15 years estabar has been working with local farmers and producers to celebrate local and seasonal food. Their fresh menu, ocean views, seriously good coffee and house made gelato has seen estabar become a firm favourite in Newcastle. Take a stroll towards the beach and find the friendly faces of estabar.
Una Volta
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 3 mins walking
Nothing says romance quite like an indulgent meal at a top Italian restaurant, which is why Una Volta is one of our top tips for couples visiting Newcastle. This authentic restaurant brings a real Italian trattoria experience to the heart of Newcastle’s East End, courtesy of owner Nikki Bondini. The restaurant’s set menu changes weekly, and never fails to offer diners top quality ingredients, imaginative cooking and a real taste of Italy. It’s worth noting that opening hours vary here, and diners need to book in advance. This can be done via the restaurant’s website.
The Falcon
Distance from us: 4 mins walking / 1 min driving
An American styled diner with an old vintage set up this place has all of your needs when it comes to wings and burgers. With a small menu this restaurant never fails to bring a great meal and a delicious cocktail.
Sticky Rice
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 4 mins walking
If you’re after fresh, flavoursome Thai food with an authentic touch, we highly recommend Sticky Rice Thai. This restaurant is known for its excellent service, and locals love it for its spicy, decadent Thai dishes. Expect all your favourite Thai delicacies, from spring rolls and curry puffs to Thai curries and stir frys. Also, we’ve just got to say: the prawn pad thai is out of this world.
Humble Thai
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 4 mins walking
A Small restaurant with a homely feeling. Heart made Thai cuisine in a prime location in Newcastle’s CBD.
Napoli Centrale
Distance from us: 4 min driving / 10 mins walking
For the closest thing to authentic Neapolitan pizza outside of Naples, make sure you visit Napoli Centrale Pizza Bar. This amazing pizza place takes traditional artisan techniques and combines them with top quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and Neapolitan flour. And that results in some of the tastiest pizzas we’ve ever tasted.
Customs House
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 3 mins walking
For an elegant taste of Newcastle’s East End visit Customs House. This beautiful restaurant is housed within a 19th Century building overlooking Newcastle harbour. The menu is inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean, with simple dishes which really allow the quality of the ingredients to shine through. The wine list is excellent, too.
Bocados
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 4 mins walking
Contemporary Spanish cuisine is on the menu at Bocados, an intimate and welcoming Spanish restaurant on King Street. This restaurant gets consistently great reviews, and if you choose to dine there you’ll soon see why. There is a huge menu of Spanish classics to choose from, as well as prix fixe banquet meals. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can even bring your own wine, for a $10 corkage fee.
East End Hub
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 4 mins walking
Newcastle East End Café and Restaurant provides locally sourced and produced items to the extensive menu. With a modern Australian cuisine this is one not to miss.
Paymasters
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 6 mins walking
Paymasters serves up modern Australian cuisine with a difference. The restaurant is situated on Bond Street, within a stunning Georgian building. It’s been rated one of the top gluten free restaurants in Newcastle, and it serves plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes too. We love the weekend breakfasts at Paymasters - the menu includes all the classics, from Eggs Benedict and Buttermilk Pancakes to Spanish Omelettes.
Good Brother Espresso Shop
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 4 mins walking
Good Brother Espresso has recently extended its opening hours to introduce a new option for dining in Newcastle. Good Nights has become a great wine night with sustainable food offerings. The menu includes options such as vegan sharing plates and cheese plates.
Bar Petite
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 6 mins walking
A go to spot when it come to a cozy bar with a unique tapas menu. This rustic location is a unique experience with a selection of traditional cocktails and an array of options for a delicious tapas style meal.
The Grain Store
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 4 mins walking
This American style diner is a great selection when it comes to a great meal with your family and friends. An extensive menu with American favourites such a wings, burgers and pizza’s this place is sure to please the taste buds. You will also find a great selection of rotating beers on tap, sourced from throughout Australia.
Restaurant Mason
Distance from us: 1 min driving / 4 mins walking
Hunter Street’s Restaurant Mason is the place to go for special occasions. The restaurant was awarded its ‘One Chef’s Hat’ award from the Sydney Morning back in 2011, and it has maintained this high standard ever since. Main courses include Roast Berkshire Pork with Crisp Belly, Spicy Pineapple, Dylan's Carrots and Roasted Peppers, as well as Charcoal Grilled Wagyu with Baked Morpeth Cabbage, Turnips and Olive.
