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Midtown - the city's unofficial neighbourhood of small bars, restaurants, cafes and businesses between Union and Steel streets - was made official at the weekend.
Newcastle’s Midtown precinct – the lively strip of small bars, restaurants, and businesses between Union and Steel streets – has officially launched as the city’s newest going-out district. The opening was marked with a ribbon-cutting by Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge (strung between two camels in a nod to the area’s colourful past) and a program of live performances, history walks, and venue activations.
Midtown brings together a collective of venues from King Street Hotel to Jams Karaoke Bar, united under an investment to revitalise the city’s night-time economy.
The launch highlights a new era for Newcastle hospitality, led by a generation of venue owners focused on culture and experiences rather than pokies. With coordinator Matt Field linking venues, local businesses, and council, the Midtown collective will draw on the precinct’s rich history while shaping a safer, more collaborative late-night culture.
Backed by government support and community spirit, Midtown is set to become a hub of creativity, connection, and vibrant nightlife.
Read more about the launch of Newcastle Midtown on their Facebook and Instagram, and in the Great Lakes Advocate.
Image by Simon McCarthy courtesy Great Lakes Advocate.
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