Charlies Rooftop

Charlies Rooftop brings a Palm Springs-inspired feel to 529 Hunter Street in Newcastle, with a rooftop setting designed for relaxed drinks, lively evenings and casual catch-ups. The venue’s spaces are fully covered, making the rooftop suitable for settling in with friends or moving between drinks and food without needing to rely on clear weather. Its retro-leaning atmosphere gives the bar a distinct identity, while the layout is also available for private events and group occasions.

The food offering is built around easygoing rooftop dining and sharing. The menu names arancini, fish tacos, prawn rolls, fresh gyros, burgers, pasta and a selection of classics, giving groups plenty to order for the table rather than committing to a single style of meal. Charlies also positions its drinks around curated cocktails, cold beer and sparkling options, so it can work as a place for a few rounds, a casual meal or a longer night out.

One of the venue’s more distinctive offerings is its weekend bottomless lunch. On Saturdays and Sundays, guests can book a two-hour sitting with bottomless drinks alongside a share plate, with sessions listed from 12pm to 2pm or 3pm to 5pm. The venue also promotes weekly specials, events and a signature happy hour, although the current website copy does not provide the specific details for each one. Checking the latest listing before visiting is sensible if you are planning around a particular promotion.

Charlies suits groups looking for a covered rooftop venue with food made for sharing, as well as couples or smaller parties wanting cocktails and a change of scene in central Newcastle. It is open from 4pm until late on Thursdays and Fridays, from midday until midnight on Saturdays, and from midday until 10pm on Sundays; the website lists Monday to Wednesday as closed. With its mix of cocktails, shareable food, weekend sessions and event-ready spaces, Charlies Rooftop is best approached as a flexible bar and dining venue rather than a formal restaurant.