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Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
TASTE | Margan Reserve WinesA$25Choose your own adventure and select wines of your choice from our White Label and Aged Release ranges. There are more than twenty on offer including award winners and back vintages. Select the win...
Local Ingredients, Bold FlavoursFood, wine, hospitalityExperience immersive, ingredient-driven dining at EXP, in the Hunter Valley. Our 28-seat restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus crafted from local produce, native ingredients, and house-made ferm...
Perched above the vines on McDonalds Road in Pokolbin, Amanda’s on the Edge offers a dining experience defined by breathtaking views and relaxed Hunter Valley charm. Set atop Windsor’s Edge Vineyar...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

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

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Set among rolling vineyards, Restaurant Botanica celebrates the best of the Hunter Valley with dishes crafted from local, seasonal produce and inspired by the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean....
Experience elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere when you feast at Hunters Quarter restaurant, located in the Pooles Rock Vineyard on De Beyers Road in Pokolbin. Offering stunning views across the...
eRemo Restaurant

eRemo Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
éRemo is a contemporary dining experience inspired by the warmth and generosity of Italian cuisine. Nestled in the heart of the Hunter, the restaurant blends modern flair with timeless Italian trad...
The Hemporium

The Hemporium

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Carrington

Soulful Saturdays Market Day8am - 2pmDiscover a slower, more soulful way to spend your Saturday at The Hemporium’s Soulful Saturdays Mini Market. Wander a cosy backyard garden filled with handmade treasures, wellness goodies and uniqu...
Estancia Adina

Estancia Adina

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

Lovedale

Family Pasta Night Thursday $45per Person Banquet Enjoy pasta, we have a weekly changing menu available every Thursday evening. FAMILY PASTA NIGHT HOUSE BREADS FIG BALSAMIC, EVOO ARANCINI, NDUJA, SAFFRON AIOLI 3 CHEESE...
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Coco Monde Chocolateria

Coco Monde Chocolateria

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Cooks Hill

High Tea, Coco Monde StyleSavour, Sip, CelebrateExperience the Coco Monde High Tea in Cooks Hill indulge in our two-course celebration of freshly handmade savoury pastries, ham or tomato & cheese croissants, traditional scones with jam and cream...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Modern Australian Dining in Hunter ValleyBreakfast, Lunch & DinnerJoin us at The Mill in Pokolbin’s Hunter Valley for seasonal modern Australian dining with vineyard views. Set on the grounds of Estate Tuscany, our menu features fresh local produce, refined dishe...
NINETEEN

NINETEEN

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

Pokolbin

$21 Curry NightEvery MondaySpice up your Monday nights with our $21 Curry Night! Every Monday from 5.30 pm, indulge in your choice of two authentic, flavourful curries, each served with a generous portion of steamed rice. Fe...
The Legends Restaurant & Bar
Cork & Fork Cup - The Vintage Golf Course Saturday 9 May 2026Join us at Château Élan at The Vintage on Saturday, 9 May 2026 for The Ultimate Indulgence—a day of golf, food and wine in the Hunter Valley. Enjoy 18 holes in a 4-person Ambrose with tastings at e...
Entwine Hunter Valley

Entwine Hunter Valley

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 10:30 AM

Rothbury

Long Anzac weekend at Entwine Food HubFri & Sat from 5:30pmJoin us at Entwine Food Hub held at Calais Estate, Polkolbin this long weekend for a relaxed evening of great food, local wine, live acoustic music and a family-friendly atmosphere in the vines. Ou...
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Newcastle City

TAKE ME TO CAPRI Long LunchEvery Fri - Sun, 12 - 3pmAn Italian set menu of bold flavours and a Capri state of mind. Made for slow afternoons, loose plans and pretending you're somewhere along the Amalfi coast. $54pp... Or make it boozy for $89pp (in...
Thu Night Deal15% OffPerfect for a Thursday night feed – book a table and via AGFG to recieve your 10% off
Steamhouse Cafe

Steamhouse Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 AM

Branxton

Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar

Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Overlooking Honeysuckle Drive in Newcastle, Nagisa Japanese Restaurant presents a sophisticated waterfront dining experience inspired by the depth and elegance of Japanese cuisine. In a stylish and...
Rust Bistro

Rust Bistro

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

Stockton

On Mitchell Street in Stockton, within the historic General Washington Hotel precinct, Rust Bistro offers relaxed dining with a focus on flavour, comfort and community. Set within the Stockton Bowl...