Wickham Park Hotel
61 Maitland Rd, Islington NSW 2296, Australia
ClosedToday 11:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A well-regarded pub and accommodation at Islington near Newcastle with a 4.3 rating across 841 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 22:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
The Wickham Park Hotel, also presented as The Wicko, is a pub and bistro serving the Maitland, Newcastle area. Its website directs visitors to the bistro, table bookings, the menu, weekly specials and live music, giving the venue a broad pub-style offering rather than a narrowly focused dining experience.
A beer garden is a central part of the venue’s identity, with the hotel promoting it as one of Newcastle’s best. That makes the outdoor space a clear draw for visitors looking to meet friends for a drink or spend time in a relaxed pub setting. The venue also accepts bookings for functions, making it relevant for group occasions as well as casual visits.
The website includes live music and an August gig guide, suggesting an entertainment program alongside the food and drinks service. Same-day table bookings are available by phone, which is useful for visitors making plans at short notice. With its bistro, beer garden, weekly specials, live music and function offering, The Wickham Park Hotel suits groups and pub-goers looking for a social venue in the Maitland, Newcastle area. The supplied information does not provide enough detail to recommend particular dishes, accommodation facilities or specific event dates.
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 4.3 from 841 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
- 72
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 89
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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