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What's On - Newcastle & The Hunter,NSW

NOAH'S on the Beach

NOAH'S on the Beach

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

5 Nov 25 -
28 Feb 26

Enjoy Beachside Dining

Views of Newcastle Beach

NOAH'S restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week! Offering buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch and dinner, accompanied by a variety of snacks, sides and lighter beachside ... more
Hao Chi Newcastle

Hao Chi Newcastle

Chinese   $$$$$

Newcastle City

21 Oct 24 -
30 Nov 25

Start Your Week Right!

Monday and Tuesday!

Start your week right with our 50% off XO pipis on Mondays and Tuesdays. A flavourful feast awaits! Phone us to secure a table on (02) 4926 2333 or book online! more
Hao Chi Newcastle

Hao Chi Newcastle

Chinese   $$$$$

Newcastle City

19 Feb -
30 Nov

$8 Yuzu Margaritas and $6 Tsingtao Beers

Wednesday and Thursday!

Hao Chi: the perfect place to unwind, dine and indulge. Join us for $8 yuzu Margaritas on Wednesdays and $6 Tsingtao beers on Thursdays. Be sure to follow the link to make a booking or give us a ca... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

17
Feb

Pokolbin Book Club

Book Now!

Come along and join us for our friendly book club meeting! The books are sourced from the local library and the only expense is if you choose to purchase a cuppa. It's a wonderful opportunity to en... more
Hao Chi Newcastle

Hao Chi Newcastle

Chinese   $$$$$

Newcastle City

10 Jul -
31 Dec

$89 Bottomless brunch Saturdays

Starting from 9th August!

Cold cucumber in Vinegar and Garlic San Choy Bao Vegetarian Spring Roll Roast Duck Bao Bun Prawn & Crab Meat Dumpling Pork & Chive Dumpling BBQ Pork Bun Salt & Pepper Squid Special Fried ... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

10 Sep -
30 Nov

Warm Country Hospitality with a Taste of Tradition

Join the Country Table

Step into Taste of the Country NSW and be welcomed like family. Join us for an authentic cooking demonstration where hearty, home-style dishes are prepared with love and shared around the table. Su... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

10 Sep -
30 Nov

Country Charm in Every Gift

Take Home Country Charm

Discover more than just good food at Taste of the Country NSW – browse our hand-picked country style giftware that celebrates the heart of rural living. From cow-themed mugs and teapots to quirky h... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

20
Nov

Art Workshop

With Maude's Madhouse

Half drawing, half watercolour! Try your hand at creating this great Macaw using one of my photographs, some pencils and watercolours. I’ll show you how to draw this beautiful bird and how to add ... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

1
Dec

Art Workshop

With Maude's Madhouse

Love Xmas? Love Art? The Xmas Mystery Art Workshop is always very popular, you come to the workshop and take your chances on what I have planned for you to create! Sounds like fun? It sure is! I’... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

4
Dec

Scrapbooking Workshop

With expert Linda Dalke

Come along for a great day out in the cafe, creating amazing pages to showcase your beautiful photos. Let our Scrapbooking expert, Linda Dalke, step you through the process. All you need is a selec... more
The Gates Restaurant

The Gates Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
19 Sep -
30 Nov

A Five-Course Degustation Paired to Perfection

Explore the Menu

Join us at Leogate for a five-course degustation that celebrates seasonal produce and our estate wines. Begin with pumpkin-stuffed zucchini blossoms before moving through lobster and prawn ravioli,... more
The Gates Restaurant

The Gates Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
19 Sep -
30 Nov

Refined Entrées, Grilled Mains & Decadent Desserts

Dine in Luxury

From Sydney rock oysters and pan-seared scallops with truffle foam to dry aged steak tartare with golden egg, our entrées promise elegance and flavour. Move to mains of Glacier 51 toothfish, confit... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

23
Nov

Sunday Sessions at Taste of the Country

Featuring Campbell Fry

Come and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring local musician Campbell Fry this 26th October, Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved along with... more
Food Farmacy

Food Farmacy

Vegan   $$$$$

Cardiff

28 Oct -
31 Dec

Signature Savoury Bowls

A Must Try!

Discover Food Farmacy’s Signature Savoury Bowls — fresh, nourishing and packed with flavour! Enjoy the Green Goodness Bowl with house-made falafel and tahini dressing, the Protein Bali Bowl with sp... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

30
Nov

Sunday Sessions at Taste of the Country

Featuring Connor Wink

Come and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring local musician Connor Wink this 30th November, Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved along with... more
Bella Italia

Bella Italia

Italian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

30 Oct -
20 Dec

Make Your Christmas Party Unforgettable!

Contact Us Today!

Make your Christmas celebration truly special at Bella Italia with our private cooking class experience! Skip the usual dinner and gather your team for a fun, hands-on session led by the Chefs. Cho... more
Bella Italia

Bella Italia

Italian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

30 Oct -
31 Dec

Lunch Special at Bella Italia

Monday to Thursday

Make your weekday lunch deliciously Italian at Bella Italia! From Monday to Thursday, 11.30 am–2.30 pm, enjoy a selection of handcrafted pizzette, fresh pasta and vibrant salads. Choose from favour... more
Food Farmacy

Food Farmacy

Vegan   $$$$$

Cardiff

3 Nov 25 -
28 Feb 26

New Summer Menu

Try us today!

Fuel your summer with Food Farmacy’s vibrant new menu — a celebration of wholesome, plant-based goodness. Discover nourishing savoury and sweet bowls, fresh curries, wraps, frittatas, and protein-p... more
NOAH'S on the Beach

NOAH'S on the Beach

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

5-28
Nov

November Menu Special

Available Monday-Friday

Roast pork loin cutlet served with a potato rosti, pickled apple & rocket salad, pink peppercorn butter paired with a glass of De Beaurepaire Semillon Sauvignon Blanc for $45! more
NOAH'S on the Beach

NOAH'S on the Beach

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

19 Nov -
19 Dec

NOAH'S NYE MASQUERADE BALL

Ring in 2026 in style

Step into our glamorous Masquerade Ball and dance the night away in the beachfront ballroom with live entertainment, roaming canapés, and food stations crafted by NOAH’S chefs — including a fresh o... more