A vibrant Newcastle hub for exceptional food, drinks, and memorable events.
The Happy Wombat is a beloved restaurant and bar in Newcastle West, known for its inviting atmosphere and diverse menu. It serves everything from hearty breakfasts and gourmet pasta to perfectly cooked steaks and shareable platters. The venue also hosts special events like the popular Melbourne Cup function, offering curated packages with premium food and drinks. With friendly staff, great music, and a focus on quality, it's a go-to spot for casual meals, dinners, and celebrations.
2/575 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
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Hearty morning meals including our popular big breakfast with homemade hash browns and halloumi.
Gourmet dishes like pasta, chicken schnitzel, steaks, and Irish spice bags in a cozy setting.
Full-service events with platters, roast meats, desserts, and included drinks for occasions like Melbourne Cup.
Craft beers, cocktails, wines, and spirits served in a friendly pub atmosphere with live music.
Convenient options for enjoying our tasty meals at home or on the go.
Overall rating
AMT
We attended a fantastic Melbourne Cup Event here yesterday. The package included oysters, prawns and beautiful charcuterie platters, great salads, roast meats, sides and desserts. The cocktails, wines and beers were all included. The entertainment topped off a perfect event. We will definitely be back next year.
John Miller
Didn't even know that there was an Irish Spice Bag option in Newcastle until I saw Sir Issac Eatsalots You Tube channel so thanks to him who also stated the curry sauce was too thick and you could just tell was made from Keens Currry Powder. The quality of the fried chicken and the chips was very good and I like heat but this was way too spicy but the worst part was that there was way too much salt in this meal and without question the saltiest meal I've had in my life. They should almost be asking if I would like some chips and chicken with my salt it was that bad! I've never had this meal anywhere else so it's obviously hard to compare and look forward to getting it from various options in Sydney. For $25 though there should have been a bit more and chips don't exactly cost much. Anyway a few tweaks and it would be a great meal.
Cameron Fong
I had their "hump day rump" (200gm rump with a glass of house wine) it was cooked perfectly. Tasty steak, not the cut I'd normally order but in this day and age it is as good as you can expect. Staff were super friendly and the atmosphere great. Relaxed tunes, nice ambience.
Alan Huynh
Great breakfast place. We got the big breakfast and it has everything you suspect for a big breakfast and it comes with halloumi. It tastes good and I quite enjoyed the homemade hash brown. It was really tasty even though the texture was not what I was expecting. There was a bit of a wait and the price was reasonable.
Michelle Keen
Great atmosphere - music was on point. The food was absolutely delicious - best pasta dish I have eaten, and the chicken snitty was so moist and and the creamy bacon and mushroom sauce to top it off was so yum. Great little spot for a quiet dinner and a drink or two. Staff were super friendly, approachable and attentive. 5 stars for sure!! Will be back
