Bistro Penny
8/10 Bolton St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
ClosedToday Closed today · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded bistro in central Newcastle, rated 4.8 across more than 250 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Bistro Penny sits on Bolton Street in central Newcastle, in the heart of the city near the harbour. A well-regarded bistro, it's earned a strong reputation for its accomplished, flavour-packed cooking — a clear sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience in a convenient central location.
The appeal is that combination of skilled bistro cooking, a considered drinks offering and a relaxed yet polished setting in central Newcastle, ideal for a special dinner, a relaxed evening or a night out. Building a strong following speaks to a kitchen doing things properly, and Bistro Penny has clearly become a genuine favourite among Newcastle diners.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 250 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular bistro fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a special night out in Newcastle.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 259 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 89
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 73
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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