Have had great meals many times in this restaurant....really good. But... don't ever go on a Sunday night. Obviously Chef's night off.
Deep fried lamb cutlets laden with fat. In edible.
How about you trim the cutlet of fat, tap them out a little and pan fry them. As the person cooking them would know. But wants to cut corners just to get the meals out.
Service was really great.
Almost made up for such a poor attempt to cook basic food.
Just because it's Sunday night doesn't mean you can throw anything on a plate and charge the same as any other night.

Cheapest pint o Guinness in Australia. Would u believe it?!!! $7 for a pint of Guinness in a world of $12 IPAs, the reason Newcastle NSW is the best city in the southern hemisphere. If I could rate 6 Stars I would

To the Northern Star manages: Luke and Matt,

I had a delightful experience at your local pub where two exceptional waitresses (Helen & Gemma) went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. Their compassion and attention to my situation, being the only woman among a group of men, made the evening truly enjoyable. The atmosphere, coupled with their friendly service, created a welcoming environment that enhanced my overall experience at the pub. Highly recommend for both the ambiance and the outstanding staff.

Thank you as I'm a regular to your pub!

Have eaten here for many years and have never been disappointed. No matter what I try. The Caesar salad is one of my favourites, and they always have amazing service.

The drinks menu is probably one of the biggest I have ever come across in the pricing is extremely reasonable

My extreme disappointment with the treatment my friends and I received at your so-called "authentic" Irish pub. Firstly, I must say that I was willing to overlook the questionable authenticity of the place, as the promise of a good time was enough to entice us in.

However, you can imagine our dismay when we were promptly kicked out for our incredible dancing skills. As if that wasn't bad enough, we were told it was because we hadn't bought enough beers. Excuse me, but I didn't realize there was a two-drink minimum for busting out our best Riverdance moves.

And let's talk about the quality of those "Irish" beers. Frankly, I would rather lick an old boot than drink your Guinness. I believe the 1989 Newcastle earthquake was actually caused by the collective shudder of everyone who has tasted your foul brew.

I must say, I expected better from a pub that caters to "meth addicts, then actual patrons" (as you so charmingly put it). Perhaps you should consider investing in some decent beverages and appreciating the art of dance before you go around kicking out potential life of the party.

Sincerely,
A disappointed patron

Had a bit of a hiccup with our room key not working but the service we received was kind and impeccable. The rooms are very reasonably priced and are tidy and spacious. We will definitely come back next time we visit Newcastle. Great location and parking was easy to find. The restaurant is a true hidden gem with every meal we ordered delicious.
Only issue I have is the VERY heavy smoke smell in the accommodation stairs and hall..as a non smoker and myself and one of the kids asthmatic, it was hard to breathe.

I ate there with some friends. Good food at reasonable prices. Very good and friendly service in a dining area that has old-world charm. One friend had a Guinness from the tap and enjoyed it!

Great location, great bar with fantastic atmosphere. Rooms are different sizes. Confidant bed, small bathroom with glass shelf above the basin and under the mirror, worst place to have it. Mirror kept fogging up after shower even with the window open. Works stay again because of location and the great bar downstairs with good atmosphere.

Was pleasantly surprised by the decor. Classic Irish looks with nice seating and a cozy fireplace in one corner. Goodcollection of whiskeys, friendly staff.

Went for lunch. Service, food and atmosphere was excellent. Great value. Had the steak lunch special and glass of house wine thrown in for only $2.

Great well priced accomodation, warm environment & friendly staff. Our lunch was delicious. This place in and around local cafes, restaurants and craft beer bars. Would recommend.

Table settings are beautiful. Specials were dearer than some of the meals. Some ingredients missing from sauces. Lack of staff meant one of us had to pick up our own meal after the other 3 were delivered

Came down from the Sunshine Coast in QLD. Seriously this has to be the best pub I've ever had the pleasure to come to. Food is absolutely amazing, beer prices are insane and the staff are like no other and trust me I've been to plenty. For all you people that are visiting or live here please go there, it's a place like no other. I'm sad to leave as I only wish I could take this place with me.

I visited the restaurant with a group of nine women for lunch. Everyone really enjoyed the experience which is better than a usual pub menu. All food came out at once and a high standard. The atmosphere was great with white tablecloths and table trimmings to make a lovely dining experience. We are regulars at the Northern Star and the management are constantly trying to please their customers. Great value!

The new eating area is great. The menu looked interesting and tasted yummy ...will go again soon... Did I mention the staff, they were friendly, and knew their food.

Booked this place at short notice through Expedia.. there was a lot of negative reviews so I wasn't expecting much, but I was very pleasantly surprised when I arrived. The rooms are very clean and tidy, new furnishings and nicely decorated, brand new bathroom which were also clean. I stayed on a Monday and Tuesday night and didn't hear of any loud music that others complained about, and slept peacefully both nights. There's a bar fridge, with complementary bottled water, and other amenities that were handy. The fan and air conditioning was perfect given it has been quite warm in Newcastle during my stay.

I've enjoyed my stay here, and will definitely return on my next visit to Newcastle without hesitation.

Good pub food. Dining area is nicely furnished and comfortable.
Had a couple of Guinness on a bar stool watching Beaumont street go by. Will come back

Very average facility, noisy, music playing loud till after midnight. Room barely fits a bed, Airconditioning didn't work. Look for somewhere else. The only good thing is the water was hot.

Very average facility, noisy, music playing loud till after midnight. Room barely fits a bed, Airconditioning didn't work. Look for somewhere else. The only good thing is the water was hot.

Great menu and prices, very nicely laid out dining area and bar in an excellent location.

Great menu and prices, very nicely laid out dining area and bar in an excellent location.

It has the best Guinness in town but the food was a bit of a let down. Was quite busy when we were there with kids, most places try and get the kids meals out first but not this time. We ordered steak done medium and they all came out different. Also disappointed they ran out of Guinness pie

It has the best Guinness in town but the food was a bit of a let down. Was quite busy when we were there with kids, most places try and get the kids meals out first but not this time. We ordered steak done medium and they all came out different. Also disappointed they ran out of Guinness pie

This is our new local. Friendly staff and security, so you feel safe and welcomed. Nod to the cocktails as well as the food. Steak cooked exactly how I ordered it. Even though they had events on and we had to wait to order, they kept us informed and the wait between order and food was fine despite the kitchen working hard on the other events. I would be more than happy to recommend.

This is our new local. Friendly staff and security, so you feel safe and welcomed. Nod to the cocktails as well as the food. Steak cooked exactly how I ordered it. Even though they had events on and we had to wait to order, they kept us informed and the wait between order and food was fine despite the kitchen working hard on the other events. I would be more than happy to recommend.

Had a great time, not so sure of the Irish Irishness of the place

One of the best meal & drink deals in Newcastle, not to mention the most delicious guiness pie meal on earth!!!

Great pub that's open til the late hours of the night. The $7 pints is always a great time. Lovely staff, haven't had any food here though.

Food was very good quality. Waiting time for food was a little slow but overall good experience.

Awesome pub meals and $6 pints of Guinness all day every day, seriously good pub!! Meals were amazing, really cool historic bar too, great woodwork...

This Pub seems to be quite nice, but I am staying in the Accommodation upstairs for $90 per night.

Good pub meals. Nice cutlets and lamb shanks Irish stew needed longer cooking.

Had an amazing lunch here. Service was exceptional! Very, very impressed!

Nice pub but food very so slow. 1.5 HR & still waiting.Got food, very niceIn response to the below comment, we will more then likely give it another go, however as said in comments. We received no complementary wine or an apology of any kind.

Pints are excellent. Great food, drinks and service. Also love the atmosphere

Been mulitiple times, each time better than the last. Don't start here, end here and you'll never leave.Lovely staff

Love this venue. Great food and very friendly staff. We'll be back for sure!

Guinness pie and chicken schnitzel meals were delicious. Great beer on tap. Good covid rules in place.