Opened on the site of the Merewether Beach's original surfhouse (a lifeguard station), this stunning three-story venue has fantastic ocean views from all three of its eateries. The ground floor café, pizza, and gelato bar are steps from the beach, while the top-level restaurant has expansive panoramas and is open for lunch and dinner. You might begin with the local Port Stephens oysters with shallot vinegar before moving on to a seafood main.

If your idea of a perfect morning involves sweeping ocean views, fresh coffee and a beachside breeze, Merewether Surfhouse is the ultimate breakfast spot in Newcastle. Grab a coffee and banana bread on the go from the Surfhouse Kiosk or settle in for the morning at the trendy Beach Bar, with menu options ranging from acai bowls topped with house-made granola to buttermilk pancakes with caramelised banana and tasty breakfast burritos with scrambled egg, chorizo, hash brown and spinach. Merewether Surfhouse is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of sun and surf or simply bask in the coastal serenity.

It's one of Newcastle's biggest beachfront icons and is a bar, cafe and restaurant all in one. Safe to say, Mereweather Surfhouse does an absolutely roaring trade—serving some of the best breakfast in Newcastle and coffee to hungry locals and visitors. Their menu is simple but fresh and delicious, featuring the likes of Avocado Toast, Sweetcorn Fritters, Eggs Benedict, Acai Bowls and more, alongside their Will & Co coffee, which is perfect for grabbing on the go before a morning beach stroll with the family!

They say avoid restaurants with spectacular views (more often than not being a tourist trap) however Merewether Surfhouse proves the exception to the rule. Food once took a back seat to the phenomenal vistas where both surfers and dolphins frolic in the rolling waves. Executive chef Ryan Baird and head chef Bryce Harling deliver a thoroughly modern Italian menu with dishes like parmesan crumbed pork cutlet with green apple radicchio and kohlrabi or avocado and crab cannelloni.

Merewether Surfhouse is one of Newcastle's most sought after wedding venues thanks to its incredible waterfront location with 180 degree ocean views. The Surfhouse has one large function space that takes up the entire 2nd floor which has movable sound proof walls that can section the room into smaller reception spaces to seat 40 to 350 guests. All inclusive wedding packages start at $135/pp for cocktail weddings and $145/pp for sit down receptions.

The three-storey Mereweather Surfhouse commands an absolute beachfront position overlooking the wave-thrashed arch of Merewether Beach. This big and beautiful waterfront venue has been around for a decade now, but the views never get old. The open-air terrace is a protected sun trap, and hard to beat for a frosty schooner after a swim in Merewether Ocean Baths (the largest ocean pool in the Southern Hemisphere).

The stunning setting of Merewether Surfhouse makes it a memorable place to enjoy coffee or lunch. Overlooking Merewether Beach and lined with glass balconies, you can gaze at both sun worshippers and surfers alike whilst listening to the fierce waves crashing in to shore. If you’re looking for somewhere to spend the evening, there’s even a bar and restaurant upstairs where you can enjoy dinner and a cocktail.

Your reward for the hike isn’t just great scenery, but finishing at Merewether Surfhouse, one of the social drawcards of Newcastle beach life. The striking glass building has dazzling views and houses an Italian restaurant, cafe, pizza kiosk and cocktail bar. Tuck into sardines with fennel and orange, slow-cooked duck or pasta with lamb ragu – and save room for Sicilian pistachio cake.

Set across three levels overlooking the stunning Merewether beach, Merewether Surfhouse stylishly blends Australian beach culture with sleek, modern design. The light and bright cafe provides the perfect spot for a post-swim catch-up. In the summertime, the venue is a lively hub of activity, with swarms of locals keen to get a glimpse of a sunrise view with their morning coffee.

Get your fine self over to the Merewether Surf House for lunch in the restaurant. Now, you guys, I’m going to have to insist you ring ahead and book yourself a seat along the windows, overlooking the beach and offering the BEST coastal views. The food here is to die for, honestly, the seafood is incredibly fresh, everything is cooked to perfection and is just so, so tasty.

Eating at the restaurant on the top floor of Merewether Surfhouse is wow-inducing from every angle – the views, the food, the drinks, and the service. Take in those coastal vistas as you sip on a selection of spritzes, classics with a Surfhouse twist, or a cocktail from the dedicated martini, sour, and margarita sections of the menu.Where: 5 Henderson Pde, Merewether

The main highlight of Merewether Surfhouse is the floor-to-ceiling windows, which offer a breathtaking oceanic view from the wedding reception until the end of the night. Another unique feature is the ability to customise the room size by adding and removing movable walls. Since the reception hall is on the second floor, you can enjoy the ceremony in privacy.

Memorial Drive and Marine Parade in St. Kilda hold the same oceanic views, and Merewether Surfhouse might as well be The Bucket List of Bondi’s twin. Our ANZAC Walk could dual as Sydney’s Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, and though Civic and Pacific Park may not be as big as the Botanical Gardens, or ever take the place of Bondi Park, in essence, they will do.

Best for: Kingfish crudo and market fish with braised leek and cauliflower puree. Walk-ins are welcome at Merewether Surf House, occupying prime real estate on Merewether Beach. Head to the cafe for ‘the swim club sandwich and chips’ which you can enjoy at a leisurely pace on the promenade after you’ve churned out a couple of Ks in the pool.

Located on the beach at Merewether, it’s hard to believe that for a town surrounded by ocean, this is the only establishment that offers uninterupted waterfront views of stunning Merewether Beach. Consider it Newcastle’s version of Icebergs at Bondi, a great spot for a drink and a lazy afternoon with friends.

Merewether Surfhouse is one of the best beachfront wedding venues and one of the busiest wedding venues in Newcastle. With sweeping 270 degree views up and down the coast, it is easy to see why this place is so popular. The reception room is located on the middle level and is a column-free wedding venue.

For a place you and your pooch won’t forget, take a visit to this beachfront cafe and pizza bar and watch the sun set with a cocktail in hand. With spectacular ocean views up and down the East Coast, the pet friendly venue won’t disappoint. Water bowls and ample outdoor seating are available.

Nothing is better than delicious food and amazing service, served with a great view. Mereweather Surfhouse provides it all. Its beachfront café, restaurant and pizza bar look out on Mereweather beach where you can watch surfers catch waves while you scoff down cheesy wood fired pizza.

• Merewether Surfhouse: 5 Henderson Pde ­– This award-winning building is perched on the beach and boasts spectacular ocean views up and down the East Coast, along with a classy cocktail bar as well as formal dining section. Open Mon-Sun 7am-late, Wed-Sat for dinner.

What could be better than sipping a cocktail with a panoramic ocean view?. Merewether Surfhouse combines stunning coastal scenery with a well-curated drinks menu. Try the Chilli Watermelon Margarita or the Lychee Martini as you watch the waves roll in.

One of the outdoor wedding venues Newcastle boasts is the ever-popular Merewether Surfhouse. This beachfront venue offers expansive ocean views, a sense of tranquillity and romance that is hard to match.

Showcasing one of the most stunning beach views in Newcastle, if not New South Wales, the Merewether Surfhouse is a lovely place to visit after a walk, surf or swim on the beach.

The path will also take you past Merewether Surf House or Blue Door Cafe if you’re wanting to stop by and get something to eat after your visit.

Try Merewether Surfhouse for delicious pizzas and swanky cocktails or The Beach Hotel for casual dining with plenty of beers on tap.