Lexie's Crow's Nest

Lexie’s Crow’s Nest is an upstairs bar and dining venue at 128 Mitchell Street, Stockton, overlooking Stockton Beach. Expansive windows frame ocean views, while a spacious patio provides an outdoor setting for coastal dining, drinks and events. It operates above Lexie’s on the Beach, giving the venue a distinct position for a meal or afternoon drink with the coastline in view.

The offering covers sit-down dining, lighter shared plates and a drinks list built around cocktails, wine, beer and spirits. The dine-in menu includes hand-rolled potato gnocchi with butternut pumpkin, sage and pine nuts; Stone & Wood battered barramundi with chips, house salad and dill caper mayonnaise; and richer mains such as porchetta, lamb rump and rib eye fillet. Market fish is also available from the specials board. For something smaller, the light bites menu includes Port Stephens oysters, vegetable spring rolls, spiced fried squid, tempura prawn tacos, smoky barbecue wings and antipasto for two.

Drinks are available from midday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with cocktails including an Aperol Spritz, margaritas, an Espresso Martini and an Old Fashioned. The wine list includes sparkling, white, rosé and red options by the glass or bottle, while beer is available on tap and in bottles. Light bites run from 2pm to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 2pm to 8pm on Sunday, making the venue suitable for a relaxed afternoon stop as well as a full meal.

Lexie’s Crow’s Nest also caters for organised occasions, with the venue inviting enquiries for weddings, celebrations and private functions. The listed team includes manager Vinny Sovechles, head chef Mel Gato, bar managers Brigitte Woodrow and Matt Horvat, and food and beverage staff. With its coastal outlook, patio and mix of dining and drinks, it suits dates, small groups, celebrations and visitors looking for a scenic bar experience in Stockton, Newcastle.