Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Newcastle

"RESTAURANT BOTANICA A fine Hunter Valley food and wine experience Restaurant Botanica mixes modern Australian dining with a regionally distinctive style usi..."

"For a cosy, intimate and seductive evening spent lounging on a sofa sipping cocktails, it doesn’t get much better than Bar Petite. Casting aside loud music and intrusive TV screens for a more elegant, understated vibe, Bar Petite offers a respite from the more rowdy elements of Newcastle’s nightlife, and the perfect place for a relaxing night out. Live acoustic music on the weekends just adds to the charm of this lovely little spot."

"Bar Petite is a cocktail lounge and tapas bar that’s designed to inspire a feeling of joie de vivre in everyone who walks through its doors. With a French-boutique style setting and some of the best music, food, wine and drinks in Newcastle, it’s a great place to get cosy with a loved one or just sit back and enjoy the finer things in life. Just don’t expect to watch the Knights on the big screen here, since TVs don’t get a look in."

"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. View WebsiteGet Directions"

"Offering a great take away lunch menu with the option of picnicking on the lawn the Hall of Food is a great option for a quick and easy lunch. Located at Roche Estate."

"Shannon Hartigan is an international award winning professional landscape photographer who is completely self-taught. In 2009, Shannon quit his job to focus on photography full time and a few months later opened his first Gallery in Newcastle. Three years later the business outgrew the space and he opened his current Gallery at 91 Hunter Street."

"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."

"Boatrowers Hotel Stockton is located in Newcastle and features free Wi-Fi. It is situated a short stroll from Stockton Beach."

"Three words Hokkaiya uses to describe their humble dining experience. Perfect for a quick stop in for some take away sushi, or a quiet sit down meal, Hokkaiya’s delightful Japanese menu has been carefully curated to present its diners with a heart-warming culinary experience that fits nicely in the realms of authenticity and affordability. Where: 2/22 Beaumont Street, Hamilton"

"There’s a surprisingly large number of things to do at Jesmond Park. Whether you feel like visiting one of the two playground, having a picnic, going on a bushwalk or playing frisbee golf, you can do it all at Jesmond Park. There’s actually two playgrounds featuring swings, climbing equipment, climbing wall, slides and and a small train for little kids to climb on #newcastle #nsw #playground #familyfun #park #newcastlepark #familyfun #jesmond"

"Laneway Park in Adamstown is a small park located between residential houses. Locals have set up a children’s community garden and there’s tools and watering cans if your family want to contribute by weeding or watering. For kids, there’s swings (regular and toddler), small play equipment and a couple of wobblies."

"A favourite with many local families, Islington Park offers tons of fun activities for kids. With lots of fun equipment a well as a scooter track, Islington Park is a great playground for kids of all ages. There’s things to climb over and under, around and through including a climbing structure, play equipment with slides, a boat and a colourful sculpture."