MIDTOWN EATS
Midtown is packed with great places to eat, and this year we’re keeping it local. Instead of bringing in food trucks, we’re sending the love (and hungry festival-goers) to the restaurants, cafés and bars that call the precinct home.
There’ll be everything from bagels and hot dogs to Japanese okonomiyaki, Mexican, Italian and full pub feeds, with plenty of spots offering takeaway and online ordering so you can grab something between sets.
Check the food map below, find your nearest feed and support the businesses that make the Bloc what it is.
ANTOJITOS
In our opinion, the best Mexican food in the region. Head in for a taco or two and catch the collab happening with New Brain Communications, or order online for pickup and take it with you.
PAPA’S BAGEL BAR
Papa’s Bagel Bar, open since 2015, introduced a dedicated artisanal bagelry scene to Newcastle's evolving CBD. Go in, get a $5 drink special with any meal and watch the music, or order online.
BELLA ITALIA
Authentic Italian inspired by flavours from across Italy, bringing together traditional recipes with a modern twist. Bella Italia have online ordering available - grab a pizza and get back to the music!
Jams Karaoke
Japanese street food and izakaya-style eats, with a menu made for snacking, sharing and refuelling between sets.
MARU HIFI
Japanese-inspired eats with a focus on simple, flavour-packed dishes. For WBBF, Maru will be serving okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancakes) until dinner service begins.
MAD POET
Serving up their signature hot dogs throughout the festival, from the Midtown small bar that knows its way around a good dog.
THE HAPPY WOMBAT
Modern Australian pub food with plenty of local produce and hearty favourites. For WBBF, they’ll have their $25 Sunday Lunch running all day, alongside the full regular menu.
