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Newcastle & The Hunter Modern Australian Restaurants

EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

15 Chef Hat Award
Located on Broke Road in Pokolbin, EXP Restaurant delivers a thoughtful, immersive dining experience shaped by the seasons and the best of local produce. Each dish is crafted as an expression of mo...
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...
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...
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 ...
Pokolbin Book ClubBook Now!Come along and join us for our friendly book club meeting! The books are sourced from the local library and the only expense is if you choose to purchase a cuppa. It's a wonderful opportunity to en...
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...
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...
NINETEEN

NINETEEN

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

Pokolbin

Located within The Vintage Estate, discover NINETEEN on Claret Ash Drive in Pokolbin for great food, drinks and company. From stacked stone fireplaces to a covered alfresco area with sweeping views...
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...
Muse Restaurant

Muse Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
"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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...