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About Bartholomew's

At Bartholomew's, our Restaurant experience in 145 King St, NSW brings together fresh flavors, thoughtful service, and a space designed for comfort. Guests appreciate our 4.50 rating across 731 reviews, along with accessible facilities and standout great service and quality.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (731 reviews)
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Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Tia

Tia

8 months ago

We accidentally found the Bartholomews during our seek to find a distinct place to chill. Wow!! Great service, the knowledge of whiskey and bourbon from the bartender was phenomenal. Such a great vibe 🙌🏽

Courtney

Courtney

a year ago

We had the best time at our cocktail making class, Bartholomew’s was nothing but accomodating for everyone. Harry ran a fun class, the drinks were delicious the vibes were great. We had one extra person turn up that they were able to accomodate on short notice. I appreciate all of the staff who went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience. Highly recommend for those thinking of a fun event for an end of year Christmas party.

James W

James W

a year ago

Fantastic dining experience. The mood is low key chill and cuisine is devine. Great local and Asustralian wine selection and the staff are brilliant. * Wine pairing: Silkman Semillion

David Hall

David Hall

11 months ago

Took my wife (celiac) and adult sons here last night. We were blown away by the staff who were both knowledgeable and friendly. The food was 5 star and very celiac friendly. It was the best we’ve experienced in years. We had the lamb shoulder, eye fillet, scallops and gnocchi. Perfectly cooked, just wow is all I can say. But the highlight was the whiskey. Everything on the shelves is available to drink. Finally ticked off some bucket list whiskeys that I’ve wanted to try for decades. If you’re looking for that something special then don’t pass this one up. 500 stars from us.

sarah grogan

sarah grogan

10 months ago

Absolutely amazing for my birthday event! The views stunning, the staff unbelievabley accomodating and welcoming. Will be back for a hens party this year that we have booked. Absolutely recommend booking upstairs 🥰 platters where delicious! And meals were even better!

Elaine Saccasan

Elaine Saccasan

5 months ago

Staff friendly and attentive! Food was amazing and so very happy with all the gluten free options! Really appreciate it! And the venue…..just beautiful!!🤩

Darryl Parrott

Darryl Parrott

3 months ago

Had my birthday there tonight with family and friends and absolutely loved the food and the service. A big thankyou to Georgia . Made me feel special.

Alexander Austin

Alexander Austin

4 months ago

Wonderful service from Sarah and Jye. Top quality food and atmosphere! We were visiting from the UK and wanted to make a special stop here for dinner for our last night in Newcastle, as I’d had my 18th birthday at Bartholomew’s many years back. We ordered the sirloin and barramundi and both were fantastic. Cocktail range is immense as well! Thanks again Sarah + Jye and the whole team for the excellent experience here. :)

Helen Bennett

Helen Bennett

Edited 8 months ago

Bartholemews has been one of those places in Newcastle that I've wanted to visit for a long time now & has an outstanding reputation. I had always thought it was a venue purely for whiskey advocates & the bourelesque shows but I was proven wrong. This historic building has always intrigued me, which I'm told, used to be a theatre. You can easily recognise this once inside, looking around which is quite grand & Victorian. Their whiskey range amongst other favourites take pride of place among shelves, above shelves behind the bar...Infact, at first glance, it looks more like a library, with a rolling ladder to climb & reach the highest products, but instead of books, there's bottles!! When you step in to this place, you feel like you've been transported back in time to New Orleans deep south, especially when they have Jazz playing. It gives off Gatsby & Babylon vibes which is quite fitting considering it's former name before Bartholemews was Babylon. I was always intrigued & in two minds as to whether this would be a place for me, but now I've finally experienced this Newcastle extraordinary icon, I can't wait to go back for more. Full credit to the staff here, for their product knowledge, approachability, friendliness & customer service. Bartholemews is truly one of Newcastle's secret treasures. Lastly, if you've a soft spot for Bailey's, try "Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey" Their Martini Expressos are also exceptional. ...You're welcome!

James Aslan

James Aslan

3 months ago

What a fantastic venue. First off, the cocktails were sensational. Would come back just for them! But the food was just as good. The scallops were so tasty, and the fish and pork were delicious also. Wonderful ambiance with high ceilings, and good tunes playing. Look forward to next time. Thank you!

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • On-site services
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

145 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

Reservations

+61 2 4023 8443

Hours

Closed · Saturday 12:30 PM-12 AM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12:30 PM-12 AM
Thursday 12:30 PM-12 AM
Friday 12:30 PM-12 AM
Saturday 12:30 PM-12 AM
Sunday 12:30-10 PM
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