Dining Events in Newcastle

A hundred issues. A hundred stories. One unforgettable celebration. The features a bespoke four-course menu paired with exceptional wines from the nation's most celebrated producers – a delicious narrative that traces Australia's remarkable transformation into a global culinary powerhouse. These dinners capture the evolution we've been privileged to document and champion. This isn't just dinner. It's a love letter to Australian food and wine.

Once a fortnight, turn your ordinary Thursday into something unforgettable…with themed cuisine and live entertainment each cruise! Signature Japanese dishes served per person, with unlimited sides including rice, salads, edamame, pickles, and noodles. Live Geisha performers. Start a new fortnightly tradition and make Thursday your favourite night of the week.

Once a fortnight, turn your ordinary Friday into something unforgettable…with themed cuisine and live entertainment each cruise! Signature Japanese dishes served per person, with unlimited side dishes including rice, salads, edamame, pickles, and noodles. Live Geisha performers. Start a new fortnightly tradition and make Friday your favourite night of the week.

Calling all meat lovers — this one’s for you. MV Calmer premium locally sourced meats. This indulgent Food Month experience showcases quality cuts supplied by a trusted local butcher, cooked to perfection. Expect rich, comforting flavours, generous portions, and UNLIMITED classic sides — all enjoyed while cruising the sparkling waters of Newcastle Harbour. Pair exceptional food with harbour views, relaxed luxury, and a unique on-water dining atmosphere for an afternoon that’s equal parts indulgent and unforgettable.

Step into the heart of Our Throsby and taste your way through one of Newcastle’s most vibrant and creative districts. Explore Throsby is a guided walking food tour that invites you to slow down and experience the flavours, stories, and hidden gems that make this area truly special. Led by a passionate local foodie, the tour journeys through Throsby’s five villages, connected by Throsby Creek. Along the way, enjoy curated tastings showcasing local produce, bold flavours, and meet the people behind some of Newcastle’s best food and drink. More than a food tour, Explore Throsby is an invitation to connect with place discovering the district’s reinvention, creativity, and community one delicious stop at a time. A destination to dwell, explore, and experience.

Each course of Alfie’s Italian feast will be perfectly paired with wines from three of NSW most exciting wineries - but there’s a twist - the wines will be served in disguise! And because we love a little friendly competition… YOU get to decide which wine will be crowned the Ravella x Alfie’s Perfect Match! In a playful nod to the iconic ‘80s game show, our winemakers will compete for the spotlight, fielding questions and racking up compatibility scores - until the Perfect Match is finally revealed! There’ll be canapes, antipasti, pasta and secondi courses – and of course – dolce! Join us in the exquisite Main Hall at Ravella and enjoy good food, good wine, and a roaring good time.

Join us on the 19th Of April for Bottomless Brunch at the Great Northern Hotel! $65pp - Food/Drinks Package - 1pm - 3pm Bottomless Brunch at the Great Northern Hotel! $65pp Drinks Package (wines, beers, mimosas) 8 Shared plates including Vegan, DF and GF options Add Diageo Cocktail package for $40 Join us on the 19th Of April for Bottomless Brunch at the Great Northern Hotel!

Once a fortnight, turn your ordinary Thursday into something unforgettable…with themed cuisine and live entertainment each cruise! Signature Indian dishes served per person, with unlimited sides including fresh salads, chutneys, naan breads, and flavourful accompaniments. Live Bollywood dancers & music. Step into a vibrant, Bollywood-inspired evening, filled with exotic flavours, colour, and rhythm – perfect for a date night with a twist!