The Dockyard
A well-regarded waterfront pub at Honeysuckle in Newcastle with a 4.2 rating across 946 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Dockyard is a Newcastle waterfront pub focused on modern Australian food, drinks and relaxed service. Its own description centres on a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere, with friendly staff and a setting that suits a meal by the water or a casual catch-up.
The menu is presented as flexible rather than formal, covering quick lunch bites, pub meals, late-night bites, sharing and snacks. Weekly specials add seasonal flavours and give regulars a reason to try something different. The bar offers ice-cold beers, signature cocktails, wine and drink specials, making it suitable for everything from an after-work drink to a longer afternoon with friends.
The venue also promotes group functions and positions itself as a place that can accommodate a wide range of occasions, including family outings. Whether you are after food, a few drinks or a relaxed waterfront gathering, The Dockyard offers an approachable pub setting in Newcastle without making the experience feel overly formal.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 90
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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