The Happy Wombat
A lively bar and eatery in Newcastle West, rated 4.5 across more than 1,700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Happy Wombat sits on Hunter Street in Newcastle West, in the heart of the city's revitalised inner-west dining-and-drinking scene. A lively, much-loved bar and eatery, it's earned a strong reputation for its good food, drinks and buzzing, characterful atmosphere — the kind of fun, sociable spot that's become a genuine fixture of the Newcastle scene.
The appeal is that combination of crowd-pleasing food, a great drinks offering and an energetic, welcoming atmosphere in a convenient inner-city location, ideal for a casual meal, drinks with friends or a fun night out. Its lively character and quality offering have made it a beloved spot, drawing a big, loyal crowd.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,700 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a casual feed, a drink and a great atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved in Newcastle.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 12:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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