Are you planning a night in Newcastle CBD? Whether it be to see the latest show at Civic Theatre or to catch a gig at Newcastle Comedy Club, we’ve pulled together a guide to all the eateries within a five-minute, ten minute, and fifteen minute walk.

Still worried about parking? Don’t stress, because we’ve even listed a selection of carparks available within the CBD.

Five Minute Walk

5 Sawyers
Darby St’s dedicated cocktail bar also offers a fresh tapas-style menu. With options of pizzas, burgers, schnitzels, and grazing foods, enjoy a shared meal and cheeky drink before your show.
Where: 115 Darby St, Cooks Hill
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ÂPÉ Yakitori Bar
Fresh to the Newcastle food scene, ÂPÉ Yakitori Bar offer a refined and sensorial dining experience. With moody lighting and a fiery (literally) open-facing kitchen, enjoy a classy start to your evening.
Where: Shop 3N/1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
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Arno Deli
In a rush and want a quick, but delicious meal? Arno Deli offers a generous Italian-style sandwich menu for both eat-in and takeaway. Typical of their deli theme, they also offer cheese and meat grazing plates if you’re in more of a nibbly mood.
Where: 181 King St, Newcastle
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Babylon
For a generous pre-theatre feed, Babylon offers a hearty food menu that’ll be sure to leave you satisfied. Pistachio Crusted Tofu, Oven Roasted Salmon Fillet, and Potato Gnocchi are just a taste of their current menu.
Where: 145 King St, Newcastle
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Casa-Nova Italian Honeysuckle
In the mood for Italian? At Casa-Nova, enjoy a delicious Italian meal while facing the Newcastle Foreshore. With seafood spreads and pasta galore, you’ll be sure to find a meal that tickles your fancy.
Where: 20/1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
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Chiefly de Gallo
Keen for some South American eats? Chiefly de Gallo is conveniently located on King St, serving fresh, quick, and portable sandwiches, tacos, tortas, and bowls. There’s a delicious assortment for everyone!
Where: 117 King St, Newcastle
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Civic Theatre Café & Bar
Want a meal that’s literally on the theatre’s doorstep? The Civic Theatre Café and Bar serves daily breakfast and lunch specials, whilst the bar is open one hour prior to shows. Select pre-show dining experiences are also on offer (prone to change) on a seasonal rotation, with alfresco dining and curated share menus available for order.
Where: 373 Hunter St, Newcastle
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Clarendon Hotel
Just a few doors down from the Civic Theatre, the Clarendon Hotel is a relaxed venue that serves everything from salads to pizzas, pasta, and burgers. Of course, classic pub food is available too, including fish and chips and rump steak.
Where: 347 Hunter St
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Coal & Cedar
For a unique dining experience, try speakeasy, Coal & Cedar. Discretely nestled on the bustling Hunter St, enjoy an experiential evening with inventive cocktails and gourmet share plates to match.
Where: 380/382 Hunter St, Newcastle
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Coco Monde Chocolateria
Whether it’s a sweet treat or classic savoury meal, Coco Monde have you covered. Their breakfast, lunch and dinner menus include hearty favourites like loaded fries, carbonara and lemon and herb chicken salads. The Chocolateria also has a generous array of chocolatey delights that will leave your sweet tooth satisfied.
Where: 80 Darby St, Cooks Hill
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Foghorn Brewery
Foghorn’s expansive menu offers delicious mains and share options that will excite the whole table. Their wood-fired pizzas are a common favourite, while grazing options like southern fried chicken, onion rings, lamb kofta, and steamed greens are also recommended.
Where: 218 King St, Newcastle
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Ginger Megs
Ginger Megs’ Asian-inspired menu includes numerous dumpling and bao variations, curries, rices, and share options. Their bold and innovative dishes create an experience to remember.
Where: 212 King St, Newcastle
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Harbour Bar
For Harbourside views, pub-style food and drinks, look no further! For a little something extra, Harbour Bar’s menu includes unique options like cheeseburger spring rolls and smoked corn and maple fritters.
Where: 1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
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Hotel Delany
Hotel Delany offers everything from pizzas, to burgers, to salads, to snack and share options. Take your pick from their food and drink menu and perhaps even score a discount on one of their weekly special nights!
Where: 134 Darby St, Cooks Hill
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Larnna Thai
For a tasty Thai meal, Larnna Thai are the place for you. Their varieties of soups, wok-fried specials, salads and rice and noodle meals will leave you satisfied and energised for your show ahead.
Where: Shop 1/1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
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Light Years Asian Diner
Light Years Asian Diner is the perfect destination for a share-plate style of dining. Their menu of bold and punchy flavours will excite your tastebuds and, combined with their beautiful interior, you will have a dining experience to enjoy.
Where: 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle
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MEET
MEET exudes an industrial, effortlessly cool vibe. Their Brazilian menu is both exciting and hearty, while their cocktails and drink classics are extensive and delicious.
Where: 9 Darby St, Newcastle
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Milky Lane Newcastle
Specialising in burgers and over-the-top desserts, Milky Lane’s menu is truly something to experience. Their creative cocktail menu and funky neon interior will light up your evening.
Where: 13 Darby St, Newcastle
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MoneyPenny
MoneyPenny’s global menu truly has something for everyone. Designed for shared dining, visit in a group for a delicious assortment of anything from tacos, to dumplings, to pizzas.
Where: 1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
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Nagisa
Nagisa’s menu features contemporary Japanese cuisines. Enjoy their tasty offerings at their Harbourside location!
Where: Shop 2/1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
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Napoli Centrale
Napoli Centrale’s Italian menu brings a Neopolitan flavour to the Newcastle CBD. When visiting, make sure to try their ever-popular wood-fired pizzas.
Where: 173 King St, Newcastle
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Newy Burger Co.
Newy Burger Co. prides itself on fresh ingredients, fluffy burger buns and exciting flavour combinations. For a classic burger, relaxed vibe and fun drinks menu, visit Newy Burger Co.
Where: 459 Hunter St, Newcastle
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Rascal
Around the corner from the Civic Theatre, Rascal is a popular pre-theatre destination. Their house-made burger menu and American-style diner food are always a classic, reliable options.
Where: 1/266 King St, Newcastle
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Romberg’s
Looking for something a little bit classy? Romberg’s truly delivers. Located on the rooftop of five-star hotel, Crystalbrook Kingsley, experience a taste of luxury with their artisanal cocktails and beverages, bar bites, charcuterie menu and, of course, stellar view.
Where: Level 9/282 King St, Newcastle
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Roundhouse
Amp up the luxury of Romberg’s with a visit to Roundhouse, Kingsley’s rooftop restaurant. Newcastle’s most scenic kitchen is led by experienced hands who bring native ingredients and sustainably focused preparation to each meal.
Where: Level 9/282 King St, Newcastle
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Saigon Feast
For a relaxed feed, visit Saigon Feast and explore their Vietnamese menu. Enjoy classics like stir fries, pho, noodles and rice, and tofu/vegetable dishes.
Where: 267 Hunter St, Newcastle
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Susuru Ramen & Gyoza
Newcastle’s favourite ramen and gyoza restaurant makes for an excellent pre-theatre feed. Their self-described Japanese soul food brings authentic and delicious ramen flavours to the Newcastle food scene.
Where: 140 King St, Newcastle
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The Dockyard
The Dockyard’s Harbourside views, pub-style foods and alfresco-dining offerings are classic and reliable. Notably, their drinks menu also features a variety of tap beers and cocktail creations.
Where: 13/1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
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The Landing Bar & Kitchen
The Landing Bar & Kitchen specialise in cocktails with a view. Their drinks menu, which has a distinct nautical theme can also be customised to suit your individual tastes – just pop in a request with the bartender. To accompany your drink, their food menu has fresh and seasonal offerings.
Where: 1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
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The Lucky
The Lucky’s pub menu noticeably focuses on meat offerings. Their moody internal courtyard restaurant takes an American BBQ theme which features seafood, rump steak and sirloin, chicken variations, and burgers.
Where: 237 Hunter St, Newcastle
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Urban Deli & Bar
As a modern-style deli and drinks venue, Urban Deli & Bar is perfect for wine and deli-food lovers. Sandwiches, deli meats, plate spreads, and sweet desserts incorporate locally sourced ingredients, acting as an extension of your own pantry.
Where: 143 Darby St, Cooks Hill
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Wings & Tins
It comes as no surprise that Wings & Tins specialise in hotwings and craft beer tins. Casual, relaxed, and enjoyable, what more could you want?
Where: Level 1/88 Darby St, Cooks Hill
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Zaffran
Craving Indian food? Zaffran have you covered with their homely and authentic menu. With a large menu, spanning across rice, salad, entrée, main, vegetarian, side dish, and dessert options, you’ll be sure to find something that tickles your fancy.
Where: 226 King St, Newcastle
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10-15 Minute Walk

Basement on Market St
Basement on Market St specialise in absolutely delicious Italian food. Using fresh ingredients, satisfy your savoury cravings with their entrée, pasta and pizza options and finish off with a mouth-watering Nutella Calzone, Italian Doughnut, Cannoli or Affogato.
Where: 2/2 Market St, Newcastle
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Betty’s Burgers
The popular Australian burger shack, Betty’s Burgers, takes residence in Newcastle East End Village. Hailing from Noosa, the beachy vibe is reflected in their interior and menu which features an assortment of burger varieties and sides.
Where: 11 Perkins St, Newcastle
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Jana Restaurant & Bar
Housed in the newly opened QT Newcastle, Jana Restaurant & Bar is led by Michelin star chef, Massimo Speroni. Australian cuisine is infused with an Italian touch and sourced from local regions. Their beautifully presented meals are thoughtfully designed and truly experiential.
Where: 185 Hunter St, Newcastle
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Oh My Papa
Oh My Papa brings Asian flavours and share-plate dining to Newcastle’s East End Village. Led by Newcastle restaurant veterans, expect thoughtful and innovative flavours and colourful cocktails to accompany.
Where: 11 Perkins St, Newcastle
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Rooftop at QT
The Rooftop at QT is definitely a treat experience prior to an evening of theatre. Their Japanese-inspired drinks menu is extensive and luxurious which, accompanied by their canapé offerings, can be enjoyed with scenic East End views.
Where: 185 Hunter St, Newcastle
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Signal Box
A highlight in visiting Signal Box is dining in their beautiful, historic building. Operating all day, the restaurant serves modern and unique Australian cuisine which can be enjoyed in the refurbished, water-adjacent Railway Precinct.
Where: 155 Wharf Rd, Newcastle
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The Crown & Anchor Hotel
In the heart of the CBD, The Crown & Anchor serves classic pub food and drinks. Frequented by live performers, enjoy a meal with entertainment.
Where: 189 Hunter St, Newcastle
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The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn is nestled on the corner of Hunter and Bolton St, bringing a nautical theme to Newcastle’s east. A classic pub vibe with the food to match.
Where: 102 Hunter St, Newcastle
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Parking Spots

Boatharbour Car Park
Where: 203 Wharf Rd, Newcastle

Bolton St Car Park
Where: 50 Bolton St, Newcastle
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Care Park – Wright Lane Car Park
Where: 1 Wright Ln, Newcastle

Civic Public Car Park
Where: Queen St, Cooks Hill

Civic West Car Park
Where: 291 King St, Newcastle West

First Parking
Where: 11 Argyle St, Newcastle

Marketown East Carpark
Where:23 Steel St, Newcastle West
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Marketown West Carpark
Where: 23 Steel St, Newcastle West
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Queens Wharf Carpark
Where: 150 Wharf Rd, Newcatle

Throsby Creek Car Park
Where: 42 Honeysuckle Dr, Wickham

Wilson Parking - 130 Parry St
Where: 130 Parry St, Newcastle West

Wilson Parking – Centenary Rd
Where: Centenary Rd, Newcastle

Wilson Parking – The Store
Where: 854 Hunter St, Newcastle

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