A block away from Newcastle Beach, Bocados (the name means 'mouthfuls') has a menu featuring an intriguing range of small and large tapas plates that trawl the Iberian peninsula for their inspiration. There are some pretty authentic ingredients as well as plenty of Spanish drops on the menu. It's BYO from Monday to Wednesday (corkage $10 per bottle).


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Nearby Newcastle attractions

1. Lock-Up

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These days artists in residence, rather than prisoners, occupy this former police station (1861). There’s a dynamic contemporary-art program, artists…

2. Newcastle Beach

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Surfers and swimmers adore this picturesque patrolled beach at the eastern end of the town centre. Nearby accommodation and eating options mean that you…

3. Christ Church Cathedral

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Dominating the city skyline, Newcastle's Anglican cathedral is filled with treasures like a gold chalice and a remembrance book made from jewellery…

5. King Edward Park

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This magnificently landscaped ocean-side park offers sweeping views, lots of grass and plenty of shady spots for lounging around. The best views are from…

6. Fort Scratchley

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Perched above Newcastle Harbour, this intriguing military site was constructed during the Crimean War to protect the city against a feared Russian…

7. Nobby's Beach

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Surfers should goofy-foot it to Nobby's Beach. The fast left-hander known as the Wedge is at its northern end, which can also offer good kitesurfing…

8. Newcastle Art Gallery

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Ignore the brutalist exterior, as inside this remarkable regional gallery are some wonderful works. There's no permanent exhibition; displays rotate the…