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Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants With Bush Views

"Ingredients Grown On-site or Nearby"
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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 Fri 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 ...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
"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.
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...
Overlooking the lush grounds of Harkham Wines, Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen on De Beyers Road in Pokolbin showcases the mouth-watering offerings of the Hunter Valley. This unique café rivals the ...
"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...
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30:AM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Bistro Molines

Bistro Molines

French   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00:PM

Mount View

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
The Hunter Valley’s Tallavera Grove Vineyards also offers fine French fare at Bistro Molines.
Ducks in the Field

Ducks in the Field

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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, ...
Amanda's on the Edge

Amanda's on the Edge

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30:AM

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...
Cafe Enzo

Cafe Enzo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00:AM

Pokolbin

Restaurant & Catering Association
Barrington Bar and Grill

Barrington Bar and Grill

Grill   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00:AM

Barrington Tops

Hidden in a lush valley beside the waters of a stunning mountain river is where visitors find Barrington Bar and Grill of Riverwood Downs in Barrington Tops. Whether travelling from near or far, pl...
Esca Bimbadgen

Esca Bimbadgen

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

Pokolbin

Restaurant & Catering Association
Buttai Barn

Buttai Barn

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:30:PM

Buttai

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...
Kawul

Kawul

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 9:00:AM

Pokolbin

Australian native inspired restaurant, Kawul on Pokolbin Mountains Road embraces the concept of using local and organic produce to create dishes which complement the land and region. New kid on the...
Eighty Eight

Eighty Eight

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

Pokolbin

Inside a restored heritage listed convent in the Hunter Valley is Eighty Eight at Peppers Convent, offering a truly memorable culinary experience. Resonating with a French country style, Eighty Eig...