Opened in 2011, this museum is spread across three historic railway workshop buildings with permanent exhibitions on local history, the BHP steelworks and coal mining, and interactive science.

Newcastle Museum

Civic Lunch Delights

Voted best pub style accommodation in Australia in 2009, this venue is a great place to have a drink or a meal at their restaurant that offers good food at reasonable prices. They also host the Sundae Fundaze event several times a year with a number of world class dance music acts.

The Clarendon Hotel

In the heart of the Civic precinct. Serves fresh, simple dishes and of course, coffee.

Blue Door Cafe

A drawcard is the selection of Belgian beers available.

Silo Lounge Bar