The Gunyah Hotel is a pub on the shores of Lake Macquarie at Belmont, with on-site King and Twin rooms, each with a private bathroom. Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, a desk, free toiletries and complimentary wifi, and there is free parking on site.
The bistro cooks a modern Australian menu, from pub classics to a tapas selection, with views across Belmont Bay while you eat. The bar pours craft beer, cocktails and Hunter Valley wines, and there is an alfresco verandah for sunset drinks by the water. Two function spaces, including the Lake View Room, host weddings and conferences. Guests regularly mention friendly, welcoming staff and a relaxed feel.
We had lunch there. Staff and beer selection in Bistro were excellent. V disappointed with menu. What happened to the normal burger with beef? A falafel needs to be in a wrap not a bun. I had the pasta which was unremarkable my wife had the falafel so dry and tasteless. Our guests we lunched with love dessert. A Brownie that’s it???? Someone is clearly not interested in food in this business. The Gunyah used to have a great menu.
We stayed a night at Sails Caravan Park in Belmont and walked up to this pub (about 20 min) for dinner and drinks. One of the best rump steaks I’ve had at a pub, cooked to perfection and we had the squid, super tender and tasty! $34 for both!!! Glass of wine and a schooner; $12! The staff were lovely, the view was great - we will definitely be back! Oh and dog friendly!🐶🐾🥰
This Hotel is superb. Good staff. Great community involvement. Lovelly building. Great location. And one of the ladies that works behind the bar calls me by my first name. I dont hear that very often. I like it here. Maybe i have found a home, a suburb i feel happy and welcome. Whats the saying about 'even a blind squirill finds a nut once in a while' Thank you.
We had lunch with a few friends. All the meals were fantastic!! The service was excellent. We will definitely be back. Thanks so much for the lovely hospitality. The view is pretty good too.
Within 200 km of Belmont — for the road trippers.




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