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events

Melbourne Cup at Customs House
Jan
1
to 3 Nov

Melbourne Cup at Customs House

  • Customs House Hotel, 1 Bond Street, Newcastle (map)
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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.

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Giant Steps Single Vineyard Release Dinner
Apr
1
to 26 Aug

Giant Steps Single Vineyard Release Dinner

Join us at Customs House for an intimate Giant Steps wine dinner, fresh off the back of their exceptional 2025 single-vineyard release. Hosted by Michael Latham from Giant Steps, the evening includes award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, paired with a premium shared feast by Executive Chef Sean Townsend.

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Happy Hour
Sept
24
to 31 Dec

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.

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FREE POOL THURSDAY
Oct
28
to 30 Jan

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.

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Saturdays at Customs House
Dec
3
to 1 Jan

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.

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Sunday Sessions
Dec
6
to 18 Dec

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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HILL TO HARBOUR 2026
Dec
1
to 29 Mar

HILL TO HARBOUR 2026

Join us at Customs House Hotel after Hill to Harbour 2026 for BBQ, live entertainment, harbourfront views and a Casamigos Margarita for the first 50 medal holders.

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Mother’s Day at Customs House
Nov
1
to 9 May

Mother’s Day at Customs House

Mother’s Day at Customs House is happening on Sunday 10 May, with bookings now open for a 3-course lunch from 11:30am and High Tea from 3pm, both including a glass of Usher Tinkler Prosecco on arrival.

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EVENTS

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