The Kent Hotel
59 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
ClosedToday 09:00 – 03:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A much-loved pub at Hamilton in Newcastle with a 3.9 rating across more than 1,200 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 03:00
- TuesdayToday
- 09:00 – 03:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 03:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 03:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 00:00
Why it's worth checking out
The Kent Hotel is a traditional pub in Hamilton, Newcastle, with a contemporary update. Its Bar + Grill focuses on produce and ingredients sourced from local suppliers, with vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options available. The website does not list specific dishes, but the offering is designed to cater for a range of dietary preferences.
There is plenty happening beyond the dining room. The venue runs entertainment from Monday to Sunday, including late-night live music and Wednesday night trivia, giving it a social, easy-going pub feel for locals and visitors looking for something to do in Beaumont Street.
Groups are well catered for, with three distinct function spaces available for celebrations and other gatherings. The Kent also promotes a locals programme, offering regulars access to venue perks. As the flagship of Hunt Hospitality, it presents itself as a Newcastle icon while retaining the familiar character of a pub.
Located at 59–61 Beaumont Street, The Kent Hotel suits casual meals, a drink with friends, organised celebrations and evenings built around live entertainment or trivia. Its combination of a traditional pub setting, varied dining options and dedicated function spaces makes it a practical choice for Hamilton locals and groups visiting Newcastle.
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 3.9 from 1,263 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
- 56
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 94
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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