Signal Box Newcastle

The Signal Box repurposes old railway architecture into an open-air courtyard and airy pavilion with lots of casual seating where everything from sauces, stocks and pickles through to fresh juices, chai and sodas are made in house. Get a taste of the Amalfi Coast at Jana Restaurant & Bar in the QT Newcastle. And make a booking at Roundhouse, which offers epic Newcastle vistas coupled with seasonal and local produce.

The adorable state-heritage listed Signal Box located at Newcastle East’s Market Lawns (alight at the Queens Wharf Light Rail stop) is enjoying a new lease of life as a stylish harbourside bistro. Housed in a historic working railway signal box built in 1936, it operated until the Newcastle heavy rail line closed in 2014. At the time it was the only Type O signal box with an electro-pneumatic miniature lever power interlocking machine – basically a whiz bang innovation reflective of its importance as one of NSW’s busiest railway precincts.

Bringing a fun and vibrant dining experience to Newcastle, Signal Box prides itself on making just about everything from scratch, from sauces, stocks and pickles through to fresh juices, chai and sodas. Signal Box is part of the Newcastle Railway Station precinct with state-level heritage significance, and it's a gem of a place to enjoy some gorgeous food. The Spanner Crab XO Omelette is our pick—served with oyster mushrooms, XO sauce, chilli oil, coriander, cashews and crisp shallots.

The dividends of this investment are already visible in spaces such as the former Newcastle Railway Station (now a community precinct for retail, recreation and events) and the Signal Box building (winner of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2020 NSW Greenway Award for Heritage). The Newcastle East End project plays a significant role in some of the program’s key goals, which include bringing people back into the city centre, and preserving and enhancing Newcastle’s heritage.

and careful attention to gluten-free and coeliac needs, making it a standout choice for gluten-free dining. Lovely, lovely family lunch, all our meals were so yum and assistance with the coeliac dining with us was exceptional. Our waitperson, sadly have forgotten his name but not his exceptional service, he shared his Spanish heritage when we we questioning correct prounouncation of an ingredient, anyway, he was fabulous, attentative and informative.

Lovely, lovely family lunch, all our meals were so yum and assistance with the coeliac dining with us was exceptional. Our waitperson, sadly have forgotten his name but not his exceptional service, he shared his Spanish heritage when we we questioning correct prounouncation of an ingredient, anyway, he was fabulous, attentative and informative. Bravo Signalbox exceptional dining, we'll be back!

Located in a historic heritage building that once housed the central hub of the region's railway system, and with Chef Dan James at the helm, Signal Box offers an extraordinary dining experience. With just about everything leaving the kitchen made in-house and from scratch, you’re bound to leave impressed. We adore the Hiramasa kingfish sashimi and fried line caught loligo squid.

Signal Box has been a part of the Newcastle Railway Station precinct since its construction in 1936, today it is a transformed hub with a cool upmarket dining area providing outdoor seating to gaze over the beautiful harbour on those gorgeous sunny days. It operates from breakfast through to dinner, serving innovative, modern Australian cuisine. View WebsiteGet Directions

Located in one of Newcastle’s most iconic buildings, Signal Box is an upmarket bistro-style dining experience by the harbour. With a focus on seafood, Signal Box offers up innovative, modern Australian cuisine. There's a quality drinks list to match, featuring cocktails that continue the summery, coastal vibe Signal Box is known for.Where: 155 Wharf Rd, Newcastle

Signal Box is located in the iconic Newcastle Railway Station precinct. The upmarket bistro brings a modern Australian dining experience to the Harbourside. The all-day restaurant is unique, fun and vibrant and the cuisine here has plenty of influences, from modern seafood to modern Australian along with Asian flavours, Italian influences and French techniques.

Best for: Slow-roasted Pukara lamb shoulder pappardelle with Mother Fungus mushrooms. The Signal Box is a sleek, chic eatery housed in a 19th-century building that was part of Newcastle Railway Station, which has powered the city in one way or another since its inception. Enjoy hearty meals at The Signal Box.

In an iconic Newcastle building in the historic Railway Precinct, you’ll find the fun and vibrant Signal Box. Rich in heritage, the building has been part of the Newcastle Railway precinct since 1936. One of the best restaurants in Newcastle for an upmarket lunch or dinner experience.

In an iconic Newcastle building in the historic Railway Precinct, you’ll find the fun and vibrant Signal Box. Rich in heritage, the building has been part of the Newcastle Railway precinct since 1936. One of the best restaurants in Newcastle for an upmarket lunch or dinner experience.

Located in a beautifully restored heritage building, Signal Box pairs charm with creativity. Their cocktails often feature locally-sourced ingredients, adding a unique Newcastle touch. The Sunny Boy made with pineapple, lemon, Cointreau and Bacardi, is a summery crowd-pleaser.

This buzzing restaurant and café always has an energetic atmosphere. It’s a great place to meet with friends any time of the day. When it comes to breakfast they do not disappoint, enjoy French crepes or Turkish poached eggs in the courtyard under the warmth of the Aussie sun.

The Newcastle Signal Box is part of the Newcastle Railway Station precinct , which has state-level heritage significance. The site showcases nineteenth century Victorian railway. 150 Wharf Road, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Signal Box is housed in one of Newcastle’s most iconic buildings. The space has been transformed into a café and beautiful dining space. When you visit you will clearly see they take pride in doing things properly.

The Newcastle Signal Box was constructed in 1936 and in operation until 2014. It is the last remaining of its type and highly intact. Why not combine a tour with a delicious meal at the Signal Box restaurant?

For a more refined, sit-down lunch, you can't go past the Signal Box, perched next to the harbour and housed inside a brick railway building constructed in 1936 and decommissioned a decade ago.

Signal Box, located in an equally iconic building – the historic former rail signal box – also serves modern Australian but in a modern bistro-style setting.

The historic Signal Box building has been preserved, and you can now enjoy a meal at a stunning restaurant outdoor space in the heart of the lawn.