Peregrin
A standout restaurant at Merewether near Newcastle, rated 4.8 across more than 350 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Peregrin sits on Frederick Street at Merewether, one of Newcastle's most popular beachside suburbs. A well-regarded restaurant, 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 lovely part of town.
The appeal is that combination of skilled cooking, a considered drinks offering and a relaxed yet polished setting in a great Merewether location, ideal for a special dinner, a relaxed evening or a meal out near the beach. Building a strong following speaks to a kitchen doing things properly, and Peregrin has clearly become a genuine favourite among Newcastle diners.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 350 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant 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 at Merewether.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 77
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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