Meantime On Beaumont

Meantime On Beaumont is a dedicated 100% gluten-free restaurant, bar and function venue on Beaumont Street in Hamilton, Newcastle. Its kitchen is designed to avoid cross-contamination, with every dish made gluten free rather than offering a separate GF menu. That makes it a particularly useful choice for people with coeliac disease, as well as groups where some diners need to avoid gluten and others simply want a broad, pub-style meal.

The menu covers share plates, salads, burgers, gluten-free pizzas, hand-crafted gnocchi and familiar mains. Named standouts include corn ribs, satay chicken skewers, salt and pepper squid, BBQ pork belly bites and Rodrigues chorizo arancini. There are also house-made gluten-free pizzas such as Margherita, Prosciutto and Pear, Spiced Lamb and Calabrese, along with options including the Meantime Smash Burger, Lamb Rump Gnocchi, Scotch Fillet, battered flathead and chicken parmigiana. Sticky date pudding and donuts round out the listed desserts. Vegetarian, vegan-option and dairy-free choices are identified on the menu, and a kids menu is available.

The bar is built around the same gluten-free promise, with coeliac-safe beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. The drinks list includes Two Bays beer, other beers marked as NGF, cider, wine and a substantial cocktail selection ranging from an Aperol Spritz and Margarita to an Espresso Martini, Negroni and Old Fashioned. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar, while table bookings provide access to the full food menu. It suits a casual drink, a shared meal, a family outing or a relaxed date where dietary restrictions should not require separate arrangements.

For larger gatherings, Meantime offers private function areas called The Loft and The Mezz, holding up to 100 and 60 guests respectively. The venue says there is no room-hire fee, with a minimum spend applying, and that a private bar is available for functions. Guest feedback highlights the calm, striking feel of the space and the relief of being able to share a meal without worrying about gluten exposure. With its dedicated kitchen, full gluten-free menu and substantial drinks offering, Meantime is especially suited to coeliac diners, mixed groups, celebrations and work events in Hamilton.