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Newcastle & The Hunter Modern Australian Restaurants

Sunday Sessions at Taste of the CountryFeaturing Lewis HowellsCome and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring local musician Lewis Howells this September 21 Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved along with...
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 at 11:30 AM

Morisset

Restaurant & Catering Association
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 ...
Enjoy Beachside DiningViews of Newcastle BeachNOAH'S restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week! Offering buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch and dinner, accompanied by a variety of snacks, sides and lighter beachside ...
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 11:30 AM

Pokolbin

$12 Cocktail Happy HourEnjoy $12 CocktailsWhat’s the best thing about Friday nights? Our 5 pm-7 pm $12 cocktails of course! Kickstart your weekend with us and this unmissable special! *Excludes public holidays.
"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 ...
Three Birdies

Three Birdies

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

Stroud

Amazing food meets breathtaking views at Three Birdies on The Bucketts Way in Stroud. Nestled in Stroud District Country Club, take in stunning countryside views from floor-to-ceiling glass windows...
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...
"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...
Dine among water features, the heady scent of beautiful blooms and garden statues at Simply D'vine Café on Wine Country Drive in Nulkaba. This country-style café blends corrugated iron with wooden ...
Muse Restaurant

Muse Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Exp Restaurant

Exp Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

15 Chef Hat Award
HUMBUG

HUMBUG

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

Newcastle City

12 Chef Hat Award
The Flotilla

The Flotilla

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

Newcastle City

13 Chef Hat Award
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
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...