Best Arts and Culture Places in Port Stephens Council

"Watt Space is the University of Newcastle’s student art gallery. Members of the public are welcomed and encouraged to visit the exhibitions and support the emerging artists showcasing their works. Visit their website for up to date information on exhibitions."

"Explore Lake Macquarie and visit the gallery located in Booragul. Contemporary visual arts, craft and design practice is the main focus of the exhibitions, and respectful Aboriginal projects are a strong component of the program. Find out more from their website."

"John Earle is one of Australia’s most renowned landscape artists. He was born in Newcastle in 1955, grew up and was educated here. In 1994 John established his studio/gallery as a place where you’re welcome to call in to see a changing display of his paintings."

"Gallery 139 is a contemporary Art Gallery specialising in emerging and established Newcastle Artists. There’s lots of information on their website about past, current and upcoming galleries."

"Established in 1975 Cooks Hill Galleries is one of Australia’s leading commercial art galleries. The Gallery presents regular exhibitions and features art within four rooms, with art including abstract, modern, impressionism, surrealism and traditional. Easy to access with on street parking available."

"Table 1 Espresso is a well-loved and well-known café in the capital. If you are searching for a vibrant place to eat breakfast and lunch, this is a great place for you. They even offer decadent smoothies in this light-filled café."

"89 – 93 City Road, Merewether AND 2/450 The Esplanade, Warners Bay. There was no shortage of love on our poll for Table 1 – at both locations. Offering breakfast fare all day, Table 1’s menu runs the full gamut of morning treats."

"Susuru is Newcastle's first specialty ramen and gyoza joint, and it’s brought a real taste of Tokyo to the city. The team behind Sururu are particularly passionate about all things ramen, and huge amounts of care and attention go into every bowl they serve up. So, if you’re craving a flavoursome bowl of ramen soup, complete with perfectly cooked, fresh noodles, this is the place to go."

"140 King Street, Newcastle Newcastle’s very own ramen and gyoza bar with some delicious Japanese beers both in bottle and on tap. The bright yellow 3D wall makes for great Instagram photos. These guys also offer their own delivery service if you don’t have time to leave the office.→ Visit website"

"Sushinet completes the list of the top sushi spots in Newcastle. Here, you get healthy and delicious Japanese dishes. Their sushi is made with the best and freshest ingredients in town."

"143 Darby Street, Cooks Hill Each week the cafe and bar switches up its bottomless food and drink offering (in addition to its regular bottomless chicken schnitzel every Monday for $30 per person). Previously, they've had bottomless nachos and mojitos, as well as arancini balls, and loaded fries and caprioskas. Future events include: bottomless pasta and sangria ($50 per person, with the option of adding bottomless garlic bread for $15 per person) on October 15 and 17; bottomless dessert and espresso martinis ($50 per person) on October 22 and 24; bottomless soft tacos and margaritas ($50 per person) on October 29 and 31."