Washtub Diner
1 Mitchell St, Stockton NSW 2295, Australia
ClosedToday 11:30 – 20:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded diner at Stockton in Newcastle with a 3.8 rating across 57 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 20:30
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 20:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 20:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 20:30
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 20:30
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 19:30
Why it's worth checking out
Washtub Diner sits on Mitchell Street in Stockton, a lovely peninsula suburb across the harbour from Newcastle in NSW. With 57 reviews behind its 3.8 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a hearty, satisfying feed with a strong following — a diner that's a lovely spot for a bite, a drink and a catch-up, in the relaxed Stockton area. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it can get busy at peak times. To be sure of the details, it's worth contacting the venue directly before you go.
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 3.8 from 57 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
- 53
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 53
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- 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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