Beer Garden

Settle in by the water at one of Newcastle’s largest beer gardens. From post-work drinks and cocktail catch-ups to long lunches and laid-back afternoons with friends, the Customs House Beer Garden is a local favourite for harbour views, relaxed dining and easy celebrations.

With plenty of space to gather, a lively waterfront outlook and a menu made for sharing, it’s the perfect place to unwind, stay a little longer and enjoy Customs House the way locals have since 1995. For large group bookings and event enquiries, please contact functions@customshouse.net.au

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What's On

Jan 1

Melbourne Cup at Customs House

Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Customs House Hotel with a three-course lunch, flowing drinks, live entertainment, sweepstakes and Fashions on the Field. Choose from our lively Ground Floor and Upstairs celebration or secure one of just six exclusive Verandah tables.

Sept 1

Running for Resilience – Weekly Run & Walk

A free weekly run and walk every Wednesday at Customs House Hotel, focused on community, connection and wellbeing. All abilities welcome.

Sept 24

Happy Hour

Weekday Happy Hour at Customs House Hotel, Newcastle. Join us Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm for $10 pints, $10 wines by the glass, $12 margaritas and $12 espresso martinis. Excludes Guinness, Usher Prosecco, Taittinger and Aix.

Oct 27

THURSDAY Steak Night at Customs House

$28 Steak Night in Newcastle every Thursday at Customs House Hotel. Enjoy a 250g grass-fed striploin with chips, garden salad and sauce from 5:30pm, plus free pool all day.

Oct 28

FREE POOL THURSDAY

Enjoy free pool all day, every Thursday at Customs House Hotel. Grab your mates, claim a table and pair it with Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm for the perfect midweek knock-off.

Dec 1

Happy Hour & Champagne Nights | Friday

Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm and $99 Champagne specials from 6pm to 9pm every Friday at Customs House Hotel, Newcastle.

Dec 3

Saturdays at Customs House

Saturdays at Customs House Hotel are made for long lunches, live music and easy evenings. Enjoy all-day dining from 12pm, with our Live Duo taking over the Beer Garden from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Dec 7

SUNDAY ROAST

A proper Sunday Roast, rotating weekly with premium cuts, winter vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and rich pan gravy.

Dec 6

Sunday Sessions

Live music from 3pm to 6pm, $30 Bottles of Wine from 2pm to 5pm and $14 Winter Orangecello Spritz every Sunday at Customs House Hotel, Newcastle. Your perfect Sunday Boogie.

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