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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...
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,...
Slingtown Espresso

Slingtown Espresso

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 AM

Islington

The Home of CoffeeVisit Us Today!From humble beginnings as a small espresso bar in Islington, Slingtown Coffee has grown into a proudly independent roaster based on Awabakal Country. With purpose-driven values and carefully develo...
"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 ...
NINETEEN

NINETEEN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"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...
The Hunter Valley’s Tallavera Grove Vineyards also offers fine French fare at Bistro Molines.
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
An iconic destination restaurant in Pokolbin, Circa 1876 captures the wonder and essence of the Hunter Valley. Housed within Peppers Convent and surrounded by lush greenery, this popular establishm...
Culinary excellence meets the charm of the Hunter Valley at Goldfish Bar and Restaurant on Broke Road in Pokolbin. Embark on a culinary journey like no other at this dining destination nestled amid...
Cafe Enzo

Cafe Enzo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 8:00 AM

Pokolbin

Restaurant & Catering Association
Amanda's on the Edge

Amanda's on the Edge

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Pokolbin

Restaurant & Catering Association
When in the Hunter Valley it’s natural to roam around for an authentic taste of home and Amanda’s on the Edge offers country flavours from a sprawling hilltop locale in Pokolbin. Vineyard views are...
Ducks in the Field

Ducks in the Field

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Morpeth

Driving through the picturesque suburb of Morpeth along the Hunter River, resides quaint high tea establishment, Ducks in the Field. In a farmhouse overlooking manicured cottage courtyard gardens, ...
From bucking shows and bush dancing to elegant weddings, Buttai Barn on Lings Road in Buttai has the answer to all function needs. After working up an appetite on Elvis the Bull, expect to chow dow...
Esca Bimbadgen

Esca Bimbadgen

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

Pokolbin

Restaurant & Catering Association
IronBark Hill Brewing Co

IronBark Hill Brewing Co

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Wed 10:00 AM

Pokolbin

Hermitage Road in the popular Hunter Valley wine region of Pokolbin, IronBark Hill Vineyard was first planted in the late 1980s. IronBark Hill produces predominately Shiraz and Chardonnay and is ex...