Best Brunch in CBD
Newcastle · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 9 venues
The best brunch in CBD right now is Light Years - Newcastle (4.7★, 1,632 reviews).
#1 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ceviche; the prawn dumplings and duck pancakes are standouts.
★ 4.7 (1,632 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 155 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the barramundi and ask for the recommended wine.
★ 4.6 (1,410 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 227 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.6 (823 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
Estabar
43📍 61 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.5 (853 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 196 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.5 (928 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 45 Bolton St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.5 (476 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 Unit 3/3 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.5 (453 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 33 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.5 (377 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 Level 9/282 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.4 (960 reviews) on Google Maps
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