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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...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

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 ...
October Menu Special Lamb Shoulder for 2Indulge in our Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, served with harissa, sweet potato hummus, freekeh, marinated grilled vegetables, chermoula, and warm pita bread for 2 for $90. Available Monday to Friday f...
Hao Chi Newcastle

Hao Chi Newcastle

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Newcastle City

Embark on a culinary voyage that is an ode to elegance and tradition at Hao Chi restaurant on King Street in Newcastle City. Weaving together the opulence of high-end dining with the rich, intricat...
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Newcastle City

Wagyu Wednesdays At MiineBook Your Table NowAt Miine, Wednesdays are for Wagyu. Indulge in our MS9 Wagyu eye of the rump served with bottomless hand-cut fries and garlic herb pizza bread – all for just $49. Each week features rotating sauces...
Estabar

Estabar

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Newcastle City

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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...
The Curve Thai Restaurant

The Curve Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Newcastle West

Spring has arrivedNew additions to our menuWe’re proud to introduce some new additions to our menu, And of course, we still serve the beloved classics our guests can’t get enough of—aromatic curries, sizzling stir-fries, and perfectly balan...
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...
Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
The Lost Souls

The Lost Souls

International   $$$$$   Opens Wed 3:00 PM

Cooks Hill

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 at 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...
Bare Chefs

Bare Chefs

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

Newcastle City

Discover restaurant-quality meals at your convenience from Bare Chefs on Honeysuckle Drive in Newcastle City. These Chef-made meals look and taste exactly as they are supposed to and can be deliver...
Khrua Thai Singleton

Khrua Thai Singleton

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Singleton

Bold Thai Flavours in SingletonTry us today!Discover bold flavours at Khrua Thai Singleton with our Chef’s Recommendations, featuring modern Thai dishes like Chilli Jam or Black Pepper Soft Shell Crab, and Crispy Pork cooked in caramelised h...
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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 ...
Heritage Gardens Cafe

Heritage Gardens Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 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...