Stay connected and work on the go in Newcastle

Digital nomads, WFH foodies, and tech-loving travellers we’ve got you — cafés with highspeed wi-fi, hotels with impressive conference rooms and meeting spaces, plus bookable desks and collaboration spaces – working on-the-go is a breeze in Newcastle.

While having a great table to work on your laptop or tablet is important, the coffee crème, variety of fresh local produce, and atmosphere must be on point too. So, we've put together some wi-fi connected café highlights Newcastle has to offer.

Neighbours on Market St is a gorgeous café by day and at night it undergoes an Italian transformation, partnering with Market St Basement next door. The café is open and spacious with plenty of seating, from quiet indoor nooks to alfresco street-side tables. Centrally located, it is only a short walk to the harbour and Newcastle Mall.

Momo Wholefood is a light-filled, airy café with high ceilings and towering windows, large communal tables, and gorgeous windowsill seating. Momo Wholefood is a fantastic spot to work in the heart of Newcastle; sip a great coffee and people-watch in between sending emails. Specialising in plant-based food, vegans and vegetarians will want to experience this.

Food and Flower Markets is a ground floor café at the University of Newcastle's city campus, NUspace. Their grab-and-go breakfast and lunch menu features loads of fresh and delicious options, coffee is always good, and as the name suggests, you can even buy a bunch of flowers while you're there. A mixture of café seating and workspace-style desks is available.

If your stay enables you to venture out of the CBD, then make a beeline for The Junction. Talulah Café is the perfect place to set up your laptop while enjoying some of the most exquisite seasonal fare in the area. Nourishing, unique, and always served by the best people, this wi-fi-friendly café perfectly combines energy and buzz with calm work-friendly vibes.

Equium Social is a culinary treasure in Mayfield, which is all about handcrafted cuisine, thoughtfully layered flavours, and locally sourced produce. Plus, the ample space allows working guests to choose whether to be absorbed in their laptops or to enjoy the main road energy and locals instead.   

Common Circus in Hamilton has a bright and colourful creative backdrop with large table space, friendly staff, and a beautifully designed interior. Finding laptop space is a breeze, making Common Circus perfect for solo work or casual meetings. Not to mention their menu is simple and fresh, so you can tuck into a light lunch or pastries while you’re there.  

And then, there's Darby Street!

Darby Street has a host of incredible cafés with divine menus, and of course, plenty of free wi-fi. The Autumn Rooms is always a favourite for its almost too pretty to eat brunch options. Three Monkeys has the smoothies and burgers of your dreams. Goldbergs is a local institution for good reason, and if you're happy to grab something to-go and head to a nearby park for your work needs, Baba Yaga coffee is incredible…oh, and so are their bagels and sweet treats! Further along Darby St, but well worth the walk, is HuBro Café. And for sightseers or beach lovers, HuBro Café it's only a short walk to Bar Beach where you can shut down your laptop and reward yourself with a well-earned beach break.

Simplify your work demands and combine your accommodation with your remote working needs – Newcastle has a range of business-ready hotels offering fantastic remote working spaces, meeting rooms, and importantly, a comfortable place to relax after logging off.

Five-star and fabulous, Crystalbrook Kingsley boasts commanding boardrooms, intimate meeting rooms, and a sophisticated conference space, so guests can access state-of-the-art business facilities one minute, and be seated at the Roundhouse Restaurant the next.

Little National Newcastle offers guests free wi-fi and quiet spaces to catch up on emails. For more formal meetings, there are two impeccable boardrooms available, both with abundant natural light, exceptional AV facilities, tea and coffee facilities, and luxurious decor.

QT Newcastle features striking rooms, outstanding eats and drinks, and a rooftop bar with exquisite views. Free wi-fi means you can work anywhere in the hotel, but if you need to host a business meeting or event while in town, their Business Unusual Package will do the trick.

Guest rooms at 291 on King have smart wi-fi and a corporate desk for quick email catchups on the go, plus the Foundry Café downstairs is popular with guests who like to people-watch while working. The central location makes booking meetings at nearby restaurants a breeze.

With high-speed internet and a spacious workspace in the rooms, Novotel Newcastle can also accommodate traditional business events as well as hybrid meetings using state-of-the-art Fordtronic AV facilities – meaning your business needs are sorted.

Located on the waterfront, Rydges Newcastle has free wi-fi and a 24/7 business centre for guests. If you’re just passing through, why not pull up a chair at Wharf 350, the hotel bar and restaurant that overlooks the water. 

Situated in a historic former brewery building, Quest Newcastle West offers quality and convenience in the heart of town. A bookable, light and bright conference space is available, complete with AV equipment and wi-fi, plus intimate meeting rooms and breakout spaces.

In the heart of Newcastle, The Roost Creative is a not-for-profit space for creatives – with high-speed wi-fi, open-plan offices, printing facilities, a communal kitchen, plus a relaxed vibe.

Rethink Your Workspace in Newcastle’s West is an ultra-sleek, ultra-unique co-working space. Well worth a visit for its interior design alone, it even has an in-house café.  

The Production Hub is a world-class co-working studio in Newcastle's East End. Bookable desks and office spaces – perfect for freelancers, professionals, and remote workers.

INNX Hub has two locations — Parry St and Hunter St. Both spaces are bright and light. With onsite showers and changing rooms, secure workspaces, and professional meeting spaces.

Centrally located on King St, Nest Coworking Space has many nearby cafes and restaurants; it has private meeting rooms, great internet, a stocked kitchen, printing facilities and more.

Not far from the Newcastle Interchange WOTSO has shared desks to whole offices available, and their day pass option is especially easy for last-minute meetings or deadlines.

Other coworking and bookable office services include Activate! Workspaces, Herb Urban Hub, Crown Street Studio, and Eighteen 04 Collaboration Hub.

Newcastle's Digital Library has free wi-fi and quiet workspaces, perfect for catching up on work, without the bustle of a café or the cost of hiring a dedicated space. Also, available for short and long bookings for minimal fees, and only a short walk from the Newcastle Interchange, the Podcast and Media Room is a space set up with professional equipment to facilitate sound recording, video conferencing, and filming activities.

We hope you enjoy staying connected in Newcastle while fuelling your foodie cravings. If you need to organise a business event or conference while you're in town, please get in touch with one of the friendly team members of Newcastle Business Events.