Food Scene
Papa's Bagel Bar
569 Hunter StJust around the corner from our apartment, the best bagels in Newcastle!
Brilliant little espresso bar situated amongst the leafy streets of Cooks Hill. Consistently rated the best coffee in Newcastle.
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Welsh Blacks
84 Bull StBrilliant little espresso bar situated amongst the leafy streets of Cooks Hill. Consistently rated the best coffee in Newcastle.
Some of the best coffee in Newcastle right on the beach. Hard to beat!
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The Kiosk Newcastle Beach
42 Shortland EsplanadeSome of the best coffee in Newcastle right on the beach. Hard to beat!
Newcastle's number one restaurant, awarded two hats in the Good Food Guide. Dining at it's finest in an intimate setting.
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Subo
551D Hunter StNewcastle's number one restaurant, awarded two hats in the Good Food Guide. Dining at it's finest in an intimate setting.
Incredible Italian cuisine. Una Volta offers a set 5 course menu at a very reasonable price for the quality of the food. Their gnocchi is the best you'll have anywhere! Make sure to book ahead though, it only seats a few!
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Una Volta
23 Watt StIncredible Italian cuisine. Una Volta offers a set 5 course menu at a very reasonable price for the quality of the food. Their gnocchi is the best you'll have anywhere! Make sure to book ahead though, it only seats a few!
Drinks & Nightlife
Newcastle's own brewery, serving up quality local ales. Great spot to watch live sport whilst enjoying some New-York style pizza and American cuisine.
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FogHorn Brewhouse
218 King StNewcastle's own brewery, serving up quality local ales. Great spot to watch live sport whilst enjoying some New-York style pizza and American cuisine.
Trendy underground speak-easy, perfect spot for some late night cocktails
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Coal & Cedar
382 Hunter StTrendy underground speak-easy, perfect spot for some late night cocktails
One of the first to open in the emerging West End precinct, The Edwards is a large bar, restaurant, workshop & laundromat! Not to mention an excellent record store. Live music on throughout the week.
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The Edwards
148 Parry StreetOne of the first to open in the emerging West End precinct, The Edwards is a large bar, restaurant, workshop & laundromat! Not to mention an excellent record store. Live music on throughout the week.
Arts & Culture
One of regional Australia's premier art galleries, with major exhibitions updated regularly. Free entry.
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Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman StOne of regional Australia's premier art galleries, with major exhibitions updated regularly. Free entry.
I-Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop WayShopping
Abicus
103 Darby StGreat range of clothing & vinyl
All the essentials only a few blocks away. Stores include:
- Woolworths
- Coles
- Dan Murphys
- Big W
- Officeworks
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Marketown Shopping Centre
23 Steel StAll the essentials only a few blocks away. Stores include:
- Woolworths
- Coles
- Dan Murphys
- Big W
- Officeworks
Entertainment & Activities
Newcastle Civic Park
King StreetParks & Nature
Take a trek through the forest to Glenrock Lagoon and Burwood Beach. A slice of nature only a stones throw from the city.
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Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah TrackTake a trek through the forest to Glenrock Lagoon and Burwood Beach. A slice of nature only a stones throw from the city.
Essentials
ALDI Newcastle CBD
54 Union St