Best & Cool Bars in Nelson Bay

"9 Darby Street, Newcastle The New York warehouse-style South American barbecue restaurant held its first bottomless brunch last month and, following its success, they will bring it back on October 26. The first seating is from 11.30am to 1.30pm, and the second seating runs from 12.30pm to 2.30pm."

"Built in 1885 this now restored building on Scott Street houses the Grain Store Craft Beer Cafe. Drop by to get some of the best local brews, grab a bite and take in the upbeat retro-chic interior design. A total of 21 different craft beers on their menu, so step in and find your favourite."

"64-66 Scott Street, Newcastle Check out these guys for the perfect after work drinks. They boast a range puzzles, board games and vintage arcade machines to keep you entertained.→ Visit website"

"171 Darby Street, Cooks Hill Paying homage to the ultimate hangover cure, the nautical themed bar and restaurant on Darby Street hosts the Bottomless Mary Brunch on Sundays, with $10 plates of chicken wings and bottomless bloody marys for an hour after your first purchase of the classic recovery cocktail. The brunch is held from 10am to 2pm every Sunday. Bookings on 0422 365 234."

"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."

"They hold art classes and workshops and can offer gallery tours for school and community groups. See what’s on at Cstudios Art Gallery by heading to their website for more information."

"Estabars has for as long as we can remember supplied some of the best gelato in town, but with Bec wanting to serve only really seasonal and local gelato the challenge was put to the team. Sourcing their flavor inspiration from the seasonal fruits Bec explains, “The chocolate and vanilla are made using cream and milk from the Little Big Dairy Co., and they're the basics and will always be on the menu. The other two flavours are what we have fun with.”More Info: click here"

"The best beachfront breakfast in Newcastle, Estabar is the place to come to breathe in salty air, take in some stunning ocean views and relax with some truly delicious breakfast. Perfect for early risers, Estabar is open from 6:30am every morning. Their ingredients are largely sourced from local providers with eggs coming from Just Been Laid and bread coming from Newcastle’s Baked Uprising."

"The stunning views over Newcastle are a good enough reason to visit Estabar… and that’s before you even start talking about the great coffee, and the mouth-watering gelato and the fresh, nutritious, seasonal menu. Together with the sleek charcoal interior and peerless seaside location, Estabar is a compulsory stop for coffee-lovers visiting the Hunter."

"There are gastropubs, and then there’s Carrington Place, a venue where the meals are every bit as fine as the accompanying wine produced right on Newcastle’s doorstep in the Hunter Valley. The old Oriental Hotel was given a total floor-to-ceiling overhaul in 2009 and now boasts a sophisticated 80-seat restaurant to go with a luxe private dining area, swanky main bar and comfortable guesthouse accommodation."