Queens Wharf Hotel
A popular waterfront pub in Newcastle with a 4.2 rating across nearly 2,900 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Queens Wharf Hotel is a waterfront bar and pub on Wharf Road in Newcastle, with broad views across the harbour and an easy-going setting. It is open seven days, making it a practical choice for a casual drink, a meal or a gathering at different times of the week.
The food offering centres on quality pub-style fare, with pub classics, fresh seafood and weekly specials listed among the venue’s options. Drinks include Hunter Valley wines and cocktails, giving visitors a choice beyond beer. The website also promotes an afternoon menu and a Sunday night menu, although the specific dishes are not listed.
Live entertainment is held by the water every weekend, adding a livelier element to the venue’s relaxed atmosphere. The space is suited to a range of occasions, from an informal harbour-side catch-up to a meal with friends or a larger function. Functions and events are catered for, while the open-seven-days schedule makes it accessible for both daytime visits and evenings. Queens Wharf Hotel is a straightforward option for visitors wanting waterfront views, pub food and drinks in central Newcastle, with a 4.2 Google rating from 2,917 reviews.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 23:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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