The Lost Souls

The Lost Souls sits on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, Newcastle's beloved cafe-and-restaurant strip just south of the CBD. An acclaimed restaurant, it's earned an outstanding, near-flawless reputation — combining accomplished, creative cooking with a great drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of standout spot that's become a genuine destination on one of the city's best eating strips.

The appeal is that combination of inventive, quality food, a good drinks offering and a warm, characterful atmosphere in a prime Darby Street location, ideal for a special dinner, a relaxed meal or a sociable night out. On a strip known for good food, an acclaimed spot really stands out, and the near-perfect feedback speaks to a kitchen that's genuinely delighting its diners.

A 4.9 rating from more than 150 reviews is an excellent result and a strong sign of a kitchen and team operating at a high level. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and an acclaimed, sought-after spot books out, so it's worth checking current details and reserving a table directly well ahead — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time on Darby Street.