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Review: Humbug represents the best fine dining in Newcastle at the moment

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Address 87-89 St . Hunters Newcastle , NSW 2300 View map Opening hours Lunch and dinner Wednesday-Saturday Feature Licensed, Accept orders Price Medium ($20-$40 electricity) Payment eftpos, Visa, Mastercard Phone 02 4044 4803 Disclaimer: I was born in Newcastle and I love the city like Novocastrians love rugby league and complain about light rail. Whenever a savvy young operator opens a new restaurant in my hometown, I’m vulnerable to the wild claim that Newcastle is a foodie’s paradise and Sydneysiders should put down their macchiatos and get the highways ready. But I’ve been on fire: an inspired restaurant turns heads in Coal Town every few years, but rarely starts a trend that’s bigger than new places that go beyond tandoori chicken on pizza. And while some amazing bars have launched in Newcastle over the last decade, two hours