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MELBOURNE CUP4th November 2025WHAT TO EXPECT Cup Day menu with local seasonal highlights, premium wines & champagne, live race coverage, a bespoke display of fascinators for your enjoyment. PLUS - Best-dressed prizes & floral ...
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...
eRemo Restaurant

eRemo Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 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...
Art WorkshopWith Maude's Madhouse Painting florals with watercolour is always fun, looking for the delicate details of bottlebrush, wattle, grevillea. You can paint your florals as a wreath or all over the page - it’s your choice! ...
A Five-Course Degustation Paired to PerfectionExplore the MenuJoin us at Leogate for a five-course degustation that celebrates seasonal produce and our estate wines. Begin with pumpkin-stuffed zucchini blossoms before moving through lobster and prawn ravioli,...
The Greenroof

The Greenroof

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Newcastle City

MONDAY STEAK NIGHTOnly $22!Sink your teeth into unbeatable value every Monday at The Greenroof with our famous Steak Night! From 5 pm, enjoy a juicy 250 g rump steak for just $22, plus discounts across all steak cuts. Whethe...
8 at Trinity on Trinity Point Drive in Morisset transports you to a setting inspired by luxurious Mediterranean seaside destinations while exceptionally matching sophisticated food and drinks with ...
Estabar

Estabar

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

Newcastle City

Restaurant & Catering Association
Seaside Breakfast at Estabar Available Daily Start your day by the sea with Estabar’s vibrant breakfast menu, available daily until 1:30pm. Enjoy poached or scrambled eggs with creative toppings like macadamia miso pesto or manuka smoked salm...
Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 AM

Singleton

All-Day Comfort at Worn-Out-Wares CaféTry us today!Serving up creative, feel-good dishes from 7am weekdays and 8am Saturdays, Worn-Out-Wares Café is where locals go to fuel up and slow down. Think Spicy Green Eggs, French Toast with pistachio masca...
Wildflame Barbeque and Bar on Banks Street in East Maitland brings the primal pleasure of open-flame cooking to life. The atmosphere hums with warmth and rustic charm - timber, brick and the flicke...
Food Farmacy

Food Farmacy

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens Tue 9:00 AM

Cardiff

For fare with flair designed to energise your body, mind and soul, head to Food Farmacy on Ada Street in Cardiff. Empower your health and wellbeing without compromising on flavour at this Newcastle...
A Little Bit of EverythingBook Now!Indulge in a feast to remember at The Lost Souls with our “A Little Bit of Everything” set menu. Choose from the $60pp vegetarian option or the $70pp full menu, both showcasing seasonal favourites ...
Slingtown Espresso

Slingtown Espresso

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 AM

Islington

Coffee, creativity and community are the ethos behind Islington café, Slingtown Espresso on Beaumont Street. Nestling among vintage and pre-loved stores, this longstanding coffee haunt is the hub o...
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Entrees to Share and SavourStart with flavourBegin your dining journey at Vines with our irresistible range of entrees and shared plates. From salt ‘n’ pepper squid with zesty lime aioli to indulgent kataifi prawns on muhammara, each dish is ...
A Hunter Valley hidden culinary gem awaits discerning diners at Oak & Vine on Thompsons Road in Pokolbin. Nestled in Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, this restaurant offers a ‘smart dining’ experience wh...
The Tipsy Italian

The Tipsy Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Islington

Bringing a taste of Southern Italy to Islington, The Tipsy Italian on Maitland Road is a warm and welcoming neighbourhood eatery where wood-fired aromas and hearty hospitality fill the air. Family-...
Heritage Gardens Cafe

Heritage Gardens Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 8:30 AM

Ashtonfield

High Tea at Heritage Gardens CafeBook Now!Enjoy an elegant High Tea experience at Heritage Gardens Café for $70 per person. Delight in a seasonal selection across three tiers, featuring savoury bites like lamb, halloumi & mint sausage roll...
For weary travellers and locals alike, The Roundabout Inn on Church Street in Gloucester is the ideal place to kick back and relax. Located on a roundabout on the main street, the inn has been newl...
NINETEEN

NINETEEN

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

Pokolbin

Melbourne Cup Lunch Great Food, Great DrinksWatch the race that stops the nation at NINETEEN Hunter Valley. Enjoy a delicious 3-course menu paired with a comprehensive 3.5-hour beverage package, while taking in all the action live on the big...
Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar

Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar

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

Pokolbin

Spend long afternoons and evenings enjoying time with family and friends at Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar on the corner of McDonalds and Thompsons Roads in Pokolbin. Nestled in Oaks Cypress Lakes Reso...