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Best Live Music Restaurants in Newcastle CBD

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A photo of FogHorn Brewery restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(65)
$$$$
• Brewery • Newcastle CBD
Booked 5 times today
Huge portions, we massively over ordered! The food was great value for money and we loved everything we ordered.
A photo of Maru Hi-Fi restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(61)
$$$$
• Fusion / Eclectic • Newcastle CBD
Booked 8 times today
Food, service and cocktails were excellent. Love that it’s a vinyl bar but the music was SOOOOOO loud we had to shout to be heard. We did ask if it could be adjusted a tad but was told they play it at 80 decibels and that was it. I would go back but it was just a challenge to have a conversation.
A photo of The Burwood Inn restaurant
4.5
Awesome(20)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Merewether
Little neighbourhood gem and received feedback from all attendees how much they appreciated the place!
A photo of The Shorty Hotel restaurant
4.2
Awesome(9)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Shortland
Booked 3 times today
Our first time at Shorty’s we were very impressed. A lovely setting, easy parking, extensive menu and specials, staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was great. I only marked it down a little because it was too cold inside - the air con was up too high.
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4.8
Exceptional(34)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Blacksmiths
Booked 5 times today
Fantastic atmosphere at a Melbourne Cup luncheon. The food was beyond expectations.
A photo of The Regal Inn restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(38)
$$$$
• Pub • East Maitland
Booked 9 times today
Thursday night Steak night. Amazing value, cooked to perfection, service was quick, great value for money. Love the different nights ie Burger night etc.....
A photo of Iron Gate Kitchen restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(195)
$$$$
• Spanish • Pokolbin
Booked 8 times today
Food was amazing Setting is beautiful Truer delightful Would highly recommend
A photo of The Colliery Inn restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Wallsend
Booked 1 time today
Food was amazing, chicken snit was hand crumbed and huge the free toppers great value, so tasty, was quicker than expected with such a large group, servings were so generous, some had to take home what they couldn’t finish. Everyone was very impressed. We will be back
A photo of voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(54)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Pokolbin
It was an absolute pleasure to have High Tea at Voco Curtain. It was beautiful food, the staff were amazing and the outlook is stunning. Highly recommend.
A photo of Hadley's - Mingara Recreation Club restaurant
3.9
Excellent(381)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Tumbi Umbi
Booked 12 times today
Great service, very fast, great, relaxed atmosphere and the food is excellent! One of the best places to dine on the coast.

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  • Jules
    Northern Territory •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food, service and cocktails were excellent. Love that it’s a vinyl bar but the music was SOOOOOO loud we had to shout to be heard. We did ask if it could be adjusted a tad but was told they play it at 80 decibels and that was it. I would go back but it was just a challenge to have a conversation.
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    Maru Hi-Fi$$$$• Fusion / Eclectic• Newcastle CBD
    •
    4.6
  • Kim
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Fantastic atmosphere at a Melbourne Cup luncheon. The food was beyond expectations.
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    Hotel Orana$$$$• Modern Australian• Blacksmiths
    •
    4.8
  • Fiona
    Sydney •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 31, 2026
    Huge portions, we massively over ordered! The food was great value for money and we loved everything we ordered.
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    FogHorn Brewery$$$$• Brewery• Newcastle CBD
    •
    4.6
  • Melinda
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 4, 2026
    Our first time at Shorty’s we were very impressed. A lovely setting, easy parking, extensive menu and specials, staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was great. I only marked it down a little because it was too cold inside - the air con was up too high.
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    The Shorty Hotel$$$$• Modern Australian• Shortland
    •
    4.2
  • OpenTable Diner
    64013 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 9, 2016
    Little neighbourhood gem and received feedback from all attendees how much they appreciated the place!
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    The Burwood Inn$$$$• Modern Australian• Merewether
    •
    4.5
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