Shoal Bay Country Club
A popular country club, pub and resort at Shoal Bay in Port Stephens, rated 4.3 across more than 3,900 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Shoal Bay Country Club sits on Shoal Bay Road at Shoal Bay, on the beautiful Port Stephens coast north of Newcastle. A much-loved country club and pub, it's a genuine destination — combining a relaxed pub-and-dining atmosphere with quality food, good drinks, accommodation and a gorgeous beachside setting, the kind of crowd-pleasing all-rounder that's become a holiday favourite.
The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks, accommodation and a beautiful Shoal Bay beachfront location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink by the bay, a family day out or a coastal getaway. With the stunning Port Stephens waterfront right there, its blend of dining, drinks and setting has made it a real fixture for locals and holidaymakers alike.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 3,900 reviews, it's clearly a hugely popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, accommodation, opening hours and any events vary, and it gets very busy over weekends, summer and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — though for a meal, a drink and a beautiful beachside atmosphere, it's often just a matter of heading to the Shoal Bay Country Club.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 04:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 04:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 04:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 04:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 04:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 04:00
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 02:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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