Bar Petite is a small bar with a nice cosy atmosphere. You can either sit at a table or in the lounge area which is furnished with old fashioned lounges. There was 7 of us in our party and we chose antipasta type food from the menu. We had the sourdough, marinated olives, chorizo, spiced chat potatoes etc. They have a variety of "share plates". The food was lovely and fresh. All up we ordered 8 plates. Service was prompt and attentive. We were celebrating and we provided our own cake which they were happy to serve at no extra cost to us. Wonderful variety of local Hunter Valley wines.

Approximate cost: $90.00

A wonderful asset to Newcastle's bar scene and a great alternative to the large bogan booze barns which otherwise dominate. Mercifully it passes the 4 P's test... No plasmas, No Pokies, No Ponies and No Pulled beer. Like the nearby Longworth this is where you go if you actually want to have a conversation. Tastefully decorated with Indo-Chinese and provincial antiques and immediately next door to the new Sebel Hotel. Staff are very pleasant, friendly and helpful. There is a real buzz about this place at the moment and summer will be great in their alfresco area. The tapas menu, like the drink list is small but of high quality. The arancini balls and chilli cuttlefish are sensational. The only real downside is they do not offer table service which seems inconsistent with a bar designed to attract a more sophisticated drinker there for great conversation, drinks and tapas. Otherwise I highly recommend this new venue.