Duke's Restaurant & Bar
A standout restaurant and bar at East Maitland near Newcastle, rated a near-flawless 4.9.
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Why it's worth checking out
Duke's Restaurant & Bar sits on Day Street in East Maitland, in the Hunter region a short drive from Newcastle. A well-regarded restaurant and bar, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — a strong sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience, and a standout in the area's dining scene.
The appeal is that combination of quality cooking and a relaxed, welcoming setting, ideal for a meal, drinks or a special night out close to home for the Maitland and Newcastle area. In a growing part of the Hunter, a restaurant earning this kind of acclaim quickly becomes a genuine local favourite, drawing diners from across the region.
A 4.9 rating from more than 400 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a highly rated restaurant books out quickly, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a special meal out.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 17:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 94
- Popularity
- 79
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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