I can't say that I was really all that impressed with this place. Basically it is just another one…read moreof those James Squire franchised pubs that you happen to find scattered across Australia. Okay, their beer actually isn't too bad, and it certainly has a history, but these days I do find it rather common, though it does happen to be better than some of the others on offer. Still, it wasn't really one of my favourite places.

Very popular Summer venue that has always been busy whenever walking along Honeysuckle. My partner…read morehas wanted to try for a year and finally got here. I was somewhat underwhelmed by my $25 chilli prawn main. One very large plate with some moulded rice and prawns hiding underneath. It was tasty but not particularly hot and the size was the real killer for me. My partners $38 scotch fillet didn't leave a great impression either. He ate about half the steak saying most of it was fat. We need AMAZING places along Honeysuckle but sadly I think this is much like Honeysuckle Hotel; average food, all about drinking.

Ate dinner here three nights in a row and the food was always a great standard and super fast…read more Staff are terrific too. Recommend

"Tuck in mate" is what it says in the beer garden, so we sure as hell tucked in !! We tucked into…read morethe salmon, we most certainly tucked into the schnitty, a little bruschetta and a lotta salad made for such a great afternoon thowing back a few. The country club is part of the Shoal Bay Resort and although its nothing great to look at from the outside, walk through those wrought iron gates and your mind will soon change.. Its all about the beer garden and the upstairs function area (I think it's a function area - there was a wedding at the time so we weren't able to check it out). I'd imagine the view up there would be magic !! A visit to Shoal Bay wouldn't be complete without at least one drink in this beer garden. I only wish this place was a little more "open" to the ocean but despite feeling the need to protect its customers from the breeze and the sand, it's a great spot to sit back, talk about owning a place like this along some part of the NSW coast (as you do) and enjoy a few with your besties.

I had a lovely dinner here outside on the covered patio. The food is great and the atmosphere is…read moreinviting. This is a great place to catch the sun set over the Hunter River. We ordered garlic bread, a roasted pumpkin and ricotta pizza, and a garlic prawn pizza. It was all delicious!

On a beautiful day, this place would be excellent. The brewery seems to be one of the places to be…read moreat by day and night in Newcastle. They have a great covered outdoor area with band on a Sunday and a nice selection of beers. Next time I visit I hope the weather finally turns it on.

It is always a good thing to stumble upon one of these types of bars, especially when you happen to…read morebe wandering around a place like Hamilton (which is basically a suburb of Newcastle). Actually, it turned out that this was a pretty cool bar. In fact I'd suggest it goes beyond that to actually be a pretty awesome bar. Maybe it had something to do with the collection of craft beers on tap, or maybe it was just that the place really had that type of atmosphere that I simply love. Anyway, this certainly a great place for a drink.

A bit dark and gloomy for my liking but had a consistent amount of people all night…read more I was at the back for a 30th birthday party. I was disappointed with the 'function' area. Online it looks a lot nicer and more elegant. In reality it is somewhat dodgy. I wouldn't suggest it for a birthday or Christmas party unless you can decorate the hell out of it and have decent lighting. Also had other people walking through our group to get to the toilet which was annoying and probably so for them too. The pizza platters were disappointing but the other food I could see being served looked and smelled great.

Absolutely loved this place during my time in Australia, there is not a single item on their menu…read morethat doesn't catch your attention and the atmosphere is soothing. A guest in my party has a peanut allergy and they were easily able to cater to the request and made sure that everything was nowhere near peanuts. All in all this place has it all, amazing food, staff and good local musicians. I would 100% recommend this place to anybody in the area and will be bragging to my friends that I had the best wings in Australia!

Requesting my partner pick a place for lunch meant I couldn't complain when he chose what I had in…read moremy head as an overrated, crowded, alcohol-centric venue. Turns out I had it all wrong and full points to him! Stepping into a large space where you take a menu and choose your table. We arrived shortly after opening (11:30am on a Sunday) and sat by the window. The openness was refreshing and perfectly illustrated one of their beers (Dads with prams) as the majority of patrons had young kids in toe and accompanying prams that had easy access to tables. My partner wasn't fussed on that beer but he lacks the relevant criteria. The food is American inspired with plenty of burgers getting dished out but the beer situation is just as, if not more important. It is a brewery after all! Plenty of varieties and the option of tasting paddles. If you prefer something non alcoholic it's Pepsi not Coke. Food was served fast and hot. Garlic pizza bread to start which was massive but thankfully thin. Foghorn burger for my partner and Philly cheesesteak for me. I loved the chilli but wished there was more steak to offset the large amount of onion and capsicum. The seasoned chips were delicious. I'd definitely return for lunch in this enjoyably casual atmosphere.

I had the Chicken schnitzel w/ chips & garden salad (or creamy mash & steamed veg). ($16.90) (gravy…read more& like sauces extra $2.50-3.50; toppers extra $4.50-6.50 -- I opted for no sauce or toppers; there's BBQ & tomato sauce on the cutlery table.) The breading was just a little bit dry for my tastes, but the chicken was tender & tasty, & the BBQ sauce was plenty to tide me over, but if I find myself back here I'll splurge for the gravy. The chips (fries) were ace. The salad was dressed with a light vinaigrette, a nice accompaniment to the fried food. My partner ordered a pizza: The Hendrix: salsa sauce base, seasoned beef, capsicum, & a mozzarella/cheddar blend & a dash of sour cream. ($14.90) Salsa base obviously makes for a bit of a strange pizza, but it was really good. Quite a large serving of sour cream, which is awesome if you like it; my partner, who doesn't, just pushed it off without any complaints. Their menu advertises mojitos, so I ordered one, but the bartender came & found me at my table a couple minutes later, apologizing profusely that they'd run out of mint. I asked for a schooner of beer instead, which she delivered with the change to make up the difference. Disappointing, but no big deal. Overall, good food for decent prices, especially when you throw in the free live music that accompanies your meal.

I'm reluctant to write a review because this places varies so much. The management often changes…read more(there's currently a good crew which is why I've given 4 stars) and every night of the week is different. It's a pretty big place and every area is also different! Generally the food is good, well priced pub grub. The drink specials are usually good value and there's a good variety on offer. But this place attracts some freaking weirdos. It's close to the train station and is often the sloppy last stop for people before they go home. Dress casual (all looks are welcome here though) come with some friends and sit on the couches and people watch over some drinks. Perhaps on the night you read this it will be totally different to what I've described. But go without expectations and it will be a fun one.

There really wasn't all that much when it comes to this pub. Sure, it is somewhat out of the way,…read morehidden in the suburban back streets, but that really isn't the pub's problem. However, it is basically one of those pubs that probably suit the suburban back streets, namely because it really doesn't have much in the way of great beers, just the standard selection that you would generally find in a place like this. Sure, it does have an outdoor area, and it is even set aside from diners, as opposed to smokers as is the case with most places, but still, this place really wasn't all that great.

I'm not familiar with the Maryville area but was surprised to find this tavern set amongst the…read morecottage style homes of Newcastle's past. Out of place for sure but plenty of old areas had to have their drinking hole, right? Didn't appear to have a private car park but there was plenty of on-street parking. Indoor and outdoor seating for the restaurant. Can't say the toilets were inviting. Mostly clean but stank of sewerage. Now to the food. We were a massive group. 2 large tables booked so probably at least 24 people. I'm happy with the speed of service and that the meals came out together. The garlic and chilli corn breads smelt terrific, however I chose the Peking duck spring rolls for entree. 4 well sized pieces served with nam jim dipping sauce. They were very hot to touch and nearly burnt my mouth but I'll take that over cold fried food any day. Very tasty! I didn't hear a complaint about the other meals and think I got the show stopper of the bunch. Slow braised pork belly atop a bed of asparagus risotto with airy crackling and a new for me; lotus root chips. Kind of like home made chips (crisps). The staff were friendly and it perhaps was a quieter night but they handled our large group very well.

Yummy beer and food! I loved the fries and lime aioli sauce that came with my cheeseburger. We came…read morein the afternoon, but it looks like a really cool spot to go in the evening. They also had really cool games that you can check out.

Massive menu, something for everyone. Great spot for a larger gathering or meal. Cocktail menu is…read morealso pretty expansive. Friendly staff! One note; I am curious why the hot fries are still on the menu. A friend ordered them when I was eating with them, and she quite literally couldn't get past a single bite. Multiple of us also tried the fries and ended up having a pretty bad reaction. ITS SO HOT. A bit of a waste of money, and the menu had NO WARNING they were so hot. Our waitress didn't clarify when my friend ordered either. When we explained how hot they were she seemed unamused and said that's often how people react (like they can't eat more than a bite or two)