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Newcastle & The Hunter Modern Australian Restaurants

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...
The Gates Restaurant on Leogate Estate overlooks some of the Hunter Valley's oldest grapevines in Pokolbin, with a backdrop of the captivating Brokenback Mountain range. Inside, luxurious décor pla...
8 at Trinity

8 at Trinity

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

Morisset

Restaurant & Catering Association
Celebrate NYE Dinner 2025-26 at 8 at TrinityJames Morrison LiveIndulge in an Unforgettable NYE Dinner Experience with Spectacular Fireworks & Live Entertainment! Welcome 2026 in grandeur, and usher in the new year with live entertainment including James Morri...
Sunday Sessions at Taste of the CountryFeaturing Cormac GrantCome and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring local musician Cormac Grant this December 14th, Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved along wit...
NOAH'S NYE MASQUERADE BALLRing in 2026 in styleStep into our glamorous Masquerade Ball and dance the night away in the beachfront ballroom with live entertainment, roaming canapés, and food stations crafted by NOAH’S chefs — including a fresh o...
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...
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 at 7:00 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...
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Vines Restaurant at Hollydene Estate presents a unique and inviting dining experience on the edge of the Upper Hunter Valley. Located on the site of the historic Arrowfield Winery, this award-winni...
"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...
Muse Restaurant

Muse Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Muse Restaurant in Pokolbin is a culinary gem nestled among the picturesque vineyards of the Hunter Valley. Offering a modern Australian menu, the restaurant prides itself on locally sourced ingred...
The Flotilla

The Flotilla

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Newcastle City

13 Chef Hat Award
HUMBUG

HUMBUG

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

Newcastle City

12 Chef Hat Award
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Situated in the picturesque suburb of Broke, Margan Restaurant invites guests to experience the best of modern Australian cuisine in a tranquil vineyard setting. With sweeping views of the surround...
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Boydell's Cellar Door & Restaurant
Set in the relaxing bushland of Murrays Beach with unique views of Lake Macquarie, Murrays Restaurant on Shoreside Row dishes up the ideal dining experience. Whether celebrating a special occasion ...