Gunyah Hotel

Gunyah Hotel in Belmont offers some of the best modern Australian dining in the area, courtesy of an irresistible menu and stunning views of Lake Macquarie. Indeed, Gunyah Hotel is a pretty contemporary restaurant and bar that’s spacious and bright yet still full of traditional pub charm. You’ll find it right on the Pacific Highway in Belmont, so it’s pretty hard to miss and from the menu, as we said, you can expect modern Australian cooking that’s nothing short of excellent. High-quality ingredients are served at affordable prices in a way that suits the laid back vibe of the Gunyah Hotel dining space itself. As well as the modern Australian a la carte, Gunyah Hotel Belmont also offers a tapas menu so that you can order up a whole load of food to share across the table – food is all about bringing people together, after all. Throw in a fine selection of craft beers, cocktails and wine and it’s really not hard to see why Gunyah Hotel is such a popular drinking and dining spot.

Gunyah Hotel in Belmont is one of those pub restaurants that seems unable to do anything wrong at all. With breathtaking views of Lake Macquarie and one of the most tastefully decorated bar and dining areas we know of, good vibes flow in abundance here, and the hungry folks in Belmont can’t get enough. All of that before you’ve even got to the food, which, we must stress, is worthy of all the praise it gets from us as well as everyone else who’s tried it. Head chef Jeff Umbaugh has designed the menu to never lose its focus on fresh, high-quality, delicious and affordable food, by way of Australian pub classics and an indulgent tapas menu.

Lunch and dinner are both available at Gunyah Hotel in Belmont, and if you’re feeling fancy, why not start with oysters? Have them natural with a little douse of lemon or with smoked bacon and a homemade kilpatrick sauce. Following on, the burgers at Gunyah Hotel Belmont should not be missed, particularly the Wagyu beef burger that’s as succulent as they come. Also good is the lamb shank slow-braised in red wine jus served with creamy sweet potato mash and veggies. There’s plenty more to savour, of course, and we find everything tastes that bit better with uninterrupted views of the sea with a cold cocktail in hand. All of which you’ll find ready and waiting at this Belmont gem.