Son of a Gun
66 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
Open nowToday 05:30 – 00:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded restaurant on Beaumont Street in Hamilton, Newcastle, with a 4.4 rating across 667 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 05:30 – 00:00
- TuesdayToday
- 05:30 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 05:30 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 05:30 – 00:00
- Friday
- 05:30 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 05:30 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 05:30 – 00:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Son of a Gun is a family-run diner in Hamilton, Newcastle, offering dine-in and takeaway with an all-day menu, dinner, desserts, happy hour and options for children. The website describes its food as drawing on North American flavours, while its broader offering extends from coffee in the morning to cocktails and live music in the evening.
Founded in 2019 by Andrew, who is Canadian, and his partner Mara, the diner was created as a welcoming place for bringing people together. Their five children are part of the family story behind the business, which positions Son of a Gun as a relaxed, inclusive venue with a strong connection to its local community.
The space is intended to suit different kinds of visits: meeting friends, settling in with work or study, enjoying a family meal or finding a comfortable corner for some downtime. Its events programme adds a social element, with listings for Sunday open-mic sessions, music trivia and themed trivia. For a casual Hamilton outing that combines food, drinks and community-focused entertainment, Son of a Gun offers more than a straightforward diner stop.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 667 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 75
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 86
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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