Published:
July 19, 2024
About Great Northern Hotel
Pool, live music and a jukebox, plus pub grub, at a sprawling art deco pub with a relaxed vibe.
Dine in
Delivery
Service Options
Highlights
Great cocktails
Live music
Live performances
Sports
Trivia night
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Dancing
Food
Food at bar
Happy hour drinks
Hard liquor
Wine
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safespace
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Dining_options
Outside food allowed
Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Pets
Dogs allowed
Map
Great Northern Hotel Reviews
😄👍 Wow!! Looking swish since reopening. Really great atmosphere in each area, from the bar, the lounge and the bistro. We caught live music here tonight & enjoyed really tasty meals of pizza, risotto and fried chicken wings
- G P
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
We ordered three meals for lunch to cater for two. Ordered from the table via QR code with table service, 15 minutes. The decor is middle of the road.
We ordered the Nepalese Dumplings with a peanut/tomato chutney. Serve of 6 was $16. Taste was great however the texture suggested they were not adequately steamed.
We also had the Salt and Pepper Squid. Generous serve of aioli and side salad. Texture of the squid was soft on the inside with good crumb. At $19 the portion size was a little under.
The Moroccan Pumpkin Salad was great. Quinoa, seeds and spinach leaves $14. Good serving size.
This meal was adequate, though I would not seek this out again as a venue of choice. This might be one of the last remaining pubs that serves lunch and has a good selection of tap beers in the east end which is probably why it survives.
- Steve Leadbeatter
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
We had a lovely lunch and drink in a relaxing atmosphere, The staff were very attentive and friendly. Was surprised at the low number of people taking advantage of such a find in the top end of Newcastle. A quick walk to Queens Wharf, Nobby's Beach, Fort Scratchley or you can catch a tram downtown.
- C
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Took ages to even find a staff member to serve on a quiet day. Got the fish taco lunch special and there was barely enough fish for one taco but somehow they thought it would cover 3? Photo was the largest piece of fish.
- Bashar Ibrahim
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
The chicken schnzital it was fresh but not soft a bit harder
- Daniel Butler
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Stopped in for lunch while visiting Newcastle.
Good food. Good beer. Good venue. And friendly staff!
- Kay B
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Staff are always very friendly food is great and very generous portions.
I love eating here with my friends.
- Kalila P
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Something with their system accidentally messed up (totally understandable!) and accidentally charged my card twice (bartender said this never happens!) and the bartender sorted so quickly and gave me a refund so promptly! Highly recommend this pub, best espresso martini I’ve ever had! Was so reassuring
- Jenny Shaw
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Pub looked good, service was good, food was very average. I had lasagna which had been microwaved and was petrified at the edges but cool in the middle. My husband had the spaghetti bolognese which was also luke warm. Music bingo started up before we started our meal and was way too loud, sound system feedback was awful. We ate and ran.
- Rodney Appleby
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Not many options open on a Monday long weekend so the pub was the first choice.
Not a bad atmosphere and the staff were pleasant.
Up market pub food so the parmigiana was the choice of the night. Not too bad. The salad was a nothing fancy and the lettuce was a little limp. The chips were good, crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle. The parmigiana was a generous size. Crunchy coating, chicken well cooked and not dried out and the cheese and toppings was a nice layer on top.
Please clean the floors around the bar. Very sticky.
Not a bad experience and good value for money.
- Chris McCombie
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Not a bad place. Was very loud with patrons in the food area
1 loud obnoxious patron in that atmosphere was a downer
RSA was NOT followed to well.
Food was good at reasonable prices.
- Nigel Luker
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Nice retro style bar/restaurant. Amazing value $15 lunchtime steak which tasted as good as it looks. Good beer and wine selection.
- Susan Krempin
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Nicely renovated pub, close to the foreshore and the mall. $16 lunch specials Monday to Friday. The chicken schnitzel was delicious. Friendly, efficient service.
- Sas W
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
It was a nice place with a good atmosphere. I ordered the Cesar Salad but the lettuce was soft and the croutons were stale. Considering that bread is cheap or packet ones in their case I don't think there's much excuse for that. Anyway it was ok in all but I won't go there again.
- Paris Stockwell
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
It’s okay, got the cauliflower bites and it was just like…. half a head of cauliflower with pesto, it was supposed to Szechuan but whatever I guess
Gluten free pizza was actually really good.
it’s better than it was in the 90s lol, wouldn’t have brought my parents there back then.
- Craig Macallister
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
It’s nice to be back at the Great North Hotel Newcastle. The beer is still good and cold and still a great verity on tap. The menu has a good selection to choose from with great service.
- Dave (woggie)
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
I haven’t tried the food yet was only in for a couple of drinks but the beer was cold and nice good taste , atmosphere was good too it was the weekend when the air show was on so have to see what other weekend be like . But just drop in and see what you think .
If the beer and drinks good just wondering what the food be like. So that be next’s visit
- demonofthefall93
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Had lunch here, the food was quite nice.
Only down side was the price, very expensive food.
- Ros Wood
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Had a couple of meals over Easter weekend while visiting family. All the staff were lovely, the premises are modern and clean.
All the food was great and the chicken schnitzel was best ever. Seriously. I had vegetables instead of chips and salad and they were cooked perfectly.
Kudos also to bar staff, would have thought a lemon lime and bitters could be so good?
- apple orange (Ginjee)
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Great venue, relaxed atmosphere, nice range of beer and fully staffed. We had the chicken schnitzel with green saute vegetables and roasted chat potatoes, absolutely delicious, highly recommend. Probably the best CS I've ever eaten. Steak was tender and perfectly cooked, with crispy chips and a lovely side salad. Prices were very reasonable as well compared with other restaurants nearby
- Graham Rodda
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Great pub lunch spot. Very atmospheric with friendly helpful staff.
- Ann Massey
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Great night. Loved the venue. So much fun. Like old times. Watched Spy vs Spy. They were brilliant
- Chris Sal
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Good place for catching up with mates outdoors and indoors. The hotel offers buy one get one steaks every Tuesdays but you have to cook it yourself. I have the picture of the menu and we ordered rib eye 400grams which is more than enough for one person. They use to offer the buy one get one before without buying a drink but now you are only able to get buy one get one when each individual buys a drink. The price is ok for drinks but if you dont like alocohol or juice you can order a bottled water or they also have a tap water but you wont be able to get the offer without buying drinks. They have a salad bar which is unlimited so you can come and go.please see pictures below.
- Blake
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Good atmosphere and decor. Great food and service. Awesome location in the East end of Newcastle. Good place for a beer after a swim at the beach.
- Melinda G
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Friday afternoon late lunch - great menu, $15 specials too & serve lunch till 2:30pm which is a very pleasant surprise! Had the fish tacos - very nice with a little spicy kick. Staff were great. Pub immaculately clean and just beautiful to be in.
- John Duck
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
Dropped in for dinner on a Monday night. A comfortable relaxed Monday vibe, having never been here before I poked around and found a cracking old school lounge with big couches and a pool table.
Barman recommended the steak sandwich so I sit back with a cold beer, eagerly awaiting my meal! TBC
- Sharon Free
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
A beautiful old pub that’s being refurbished and has retained its original charm. The food is very tasty and the service quick and friendly. Dining area is simple yet cosy and modern.
- Brett Campany
19 Fri 2024 at 09.33 pm
37 degrees in Newcastle, it was a hot day but these guys were cool as cucumbers! Staff were awesome, food was amazing and the air conditioning was ON!! Massive thanks for looking after us!
- Min Green