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Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants With Air Conditioning

"Ingredients Grown On-site or Nearby"
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Autumn Farm to Table Tasting MenuFriday to SundayOur iconic farm to table dining experience, available lunch and dinner. Enjoy a seasonally inspired tasting menu, showcasing the estate grown produce from our vineyard, farm, and local providores.
NINETEEN

NINETEEN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Pokolbin

Mother's Day Lunch2-course Lunch For $65Celebrate Mother's Day in the Hunter Valley with NINETEEN's Mother's Day Lunch. Featuring an exclusive 2-course menu it's the perfect way to spoil Mum or someone special this Mother's Day. Tickets ...
Mothers Day Dinner Half NelsonTreat your Mother!Our special gift this Mother’s Day is Half Nelson. Come and enjoy our crowd favourites, and experience their take on well-known jazz tunes from the likes of Billie, Ella, Louie and Fats. MOTHER'...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
When pondering a Hinterland escape, head to Restaurant Botanica at Spicers Vineyard Estate along Hermitage Road in Pokolbin. A contemporary dining room awaits, with timber tables, cane wicker chair...
Redsalt

Redsalt

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30:AM

Lovedale

Impress This Mother's DayTreat Mum this yearTreat Mum to extended hours to 12 pm at our award-winning buffet breakfast, including sparkling wine specials. Or join us for relaxed, elegant dining as Mum receives a complimentary cocktail AND de...
eRemo Restaurant

eRemo Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
Embark on a culinary adventure where each day and sometimes each table is different at eRemo Restaurant on Ekerts Road in Pokolbin. This modern and contemporary Italian eatery, the centrepiece of S...
Experience a memorable culinary adventure in the heart of Newcastle’s vibrant city at Sprout Dining on Hunter Street. Nestled in The Crown and Anchor Hotel, this restaurant presents a stylish vibe ...
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Now is the time to book..MOTHER'S DAY!This year is already going to fast. Get in quickly to secure your spot for Mother's Day.
Criniti's Kotara

Criniti's Kotara

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Kotara

Mother's Day Special BOOK NOW!Introducing our Mother’s Day Set Menu, at just $69 per person, our set menu for 8+ guests includes a never-ending feast of mouth-watering Italian dishes that are made with love, using nonna’s recip...
Oak & Vine

Oak & Vine

Sri Lankan   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Pokolbin

Winemakers Dinner With Leogate Wines@ Oak & Vine RestaurantJoin Mark and Chef Vinny at Oak & Vine for a unique wine matched dinner experience with modern Sri Lankan cuisine paired with Leogate wines
Bella Italia

Bella Italia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Newcastle City

Taste family pride and tradition in every bite taken at Bella Italia on Hunter Street in Newcastle. This authentic Italian ristorante dishes up a slice of Italy in stylish surrounds of exposed bric...
Bolton Street Pantry

Bolton Street Pantry

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Newcastle City

Bustling specialty café, Bolton Street Pantry brings good food, coffee and vibes to Newcastle City. This well-loved local hangout oozes charm with worn brick, exposed bulb lighting, white tiles and...
For breathtaking waterfront dining in Newcastle, look no further than Jonah's on the Beach. Located within the Noah's on the Beach Quality Hotel, this award-winning restaurant gives diners pictures...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Set among the lush, thriving grounds of rolling vineyards and a panorama of the Brokenback Ranges, The Mill Restaurant in Pokolbin plates up a refined Mod Oz menu, using seasonal Hunter Valley prod...
Cafe HaHa's

Cafe HaHa's

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30:AM

Adamstown

Beginning as a pop-up restaurant during COVID, Café Haha’s on Brunker Street brings the taste of homestyle Vietnamese fare to Adamstown diners. A bright and breezy interior vibe of whitewashed wall...
Sesames On The Lake

Sesames On The Lake

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Belmont

2 Course + Wine Special!ONLY $30PP Book now and try our delicious 2-Course Lunch with a glass of wine all for only $30 Per Person!
Zaffran Indian

Zaffran Indian

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Newcastle City

A slice of India awaits Newcastle foodies at Zaffran Indian restaurant on King Street. An exposed brick feature wall, adorned with a mosaic tile-styled mural of an elephant sets the scene for authe...
The Prince

The Prince

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Merewether

A touch of royal treatment awaits diners at the iconic Merewether Hotel, The Prince on Morgan Street. There's a breath of fresh air for this local favourite with new ownership and management pumpin...
Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Singleton

There’s nowhere quite like Worn-Out-Wares Café, affectionately known as an eclectic one-stop shop for lovers of fine things, in the historic town of Singleton. Set in a delightful building fitted o...
Take a break from daily hustle and bustle at Gamble & Brown on Park Avenue in Kotara. Located in the Homemaker Centre, this café and bar boasts old-fashioned service and delicious dishes in a moder...