Our mastermind chefs bring a fresh approach to our popular Tapas selections and modern gourmet cuisine you will not find in any other Newcastle restaurant. We are renowned not only for our exquisite food, service and atmosphere but also for our long opening ours and unique shipping container bar. Without question two of Newcastle’s best restaurants and cocktail bars. Both of these Newcastle restaurants gourmet lunch, delicious tapas and a la carte dinner menus will blow you away. Our specials board is changed weekly. We are licensed and both bars are open till late.

Enjoy quality dishes made from carefully sourced produce and the atmosphere of its contemporary and stylish surrounds. Even by Australian best restaurant standards these would be on par. Our Chefs constantly strive to develop new and exciting a la carte and tapas dishes that maximise the flavour possibilities of our amazing range of local produce, and the seasonal nature of many of our ingredients, are reflected in the regular changes that our menus undergo.

We are proud to serve our city as two of the best licensed venues Newcastle has to offer. Come on and try our gourmet tapas, have a drink in the cocktail lounge, and enjoy one of the best, most complete dining experiences Newcastle can offer.

Darby Street

A venue of international style, the Depot offers a truly unique dining experience. Our cuisine is often described as modern Australian with our very popular Tapas menu available from 5pm. A blending of the world's finest culinary techniques, and Australia's abundant, choice of fresh produce; resulting in what is the most exciting, innovative, and above all flavoursome cuisine today.

Sit back, relax and watch Newcastle unfold before you. With floor to ceiling windows, overlooking popular Darby Street, a street that loves to celebrate. The Depot proudly boasts a Container Bar and a contemporary urban style. Open 7 days a week from 7am until late. The Depot has plenty of available seating and areas for large groups, inside and out, we do not take reservations – just come in, find a space and order with our friendly staff that will provide you with the “best service in Newcastle”.