Newcastle

Northern Star Hotel

An Irish pub in the middle of Hamilton's restaurant strip. The Northern Star regularly functions as a music venue - check the blackboard out the front to find out what's on.

Gateway Hotel

The local establishment frequented by Newcastle's gay & lesbian community. The venue features a rotating mix of local and Sydney DJ's, special events, drag shows and feature performers, featuring a nightclub Club G, main bar and bistro.

A busy pub on Hamilton's restaurant strip. Check out the popular trivia night each Wednesday, starts at 7.30PM.

A Newcastle institution. The place to be on Sunday night is sitting on the front deck overlooking Merewether Beach at sunset with a locally brewed Bluetounge Beer.

Newcastles premier live venue plays host to the best national and international touring bands. enjoy cheap drinks and great music while meeting friendly locals.

On the foreshore is a popular spot for a drink. The pub sells its own beers and has harbour views. During the day and M and Tu nights the atmosphere is relaxed, whilst W-Su evenings can get very busy. There's also entertainment generally DJs, top 40 cover bands, R&B soloists on W-Su evenings. There is a large outdoor beer garden style area on a jetty over the river - great way to relax on a sunny day.

Silo Lounge Bar

is located in the new Honeysuckle development on the Harbour. A drawcard is the selection of Belgian beers available.