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Newcastle & The Hunter Modern Australian Restaurants

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...
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
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...
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....
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...
"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...
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...
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...
The Valley Brewhouse

The Valley Brewhouse

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

Nulkaba

Set at the gateway to the Hunter Valley on Wine Country Drive in Nulkaba, The Valley Brewhouse is a relaxed, family-friendly destination where good food, craft drinks and open-air leisure come toge...
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...
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...
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Set along Golden Highway in Jerrys Plains, Vines Restaurant at Hollydene Estate offers a relaxed Hunter Valley dining experience framed by sweeping vineyard and countryside views. This welcoming re...
Gluten-Free Pesto Chicken DelightCheesy Basil ExplosionEnjoy our Pesto Chicken and Penne Pasta a gluten-free delight packed with bold, cheesy basil flavours. Tender chicken and perfectly cooked penne come together for a satisfying, flavour-packed meal ...
Pokolbin Book ClubBook now phone 0249986605Come along and join us for our friendly book club meeting this 21st April! The books are sourced from the local library, and the only expense is if you choose to purchase a cuppa. It's a wonderful ...
Newcastle Food Month Plate DateBreakfast by the BeachMake mornings memorable this Newcastle Food Month with a Plate Date at NOAH’S. Enjoy our buffet breakfast paired with barista-made coffee for $30, served alongside sweeping ocean views and all your...
Mother's Day Lunch & DinnerJust Announced - BookingsMother's Day at 8 at Trinity INDULGE IN AN UNFORGETTABLE LUNCH OR DINNER MOTHER’S DAY EXPERIENCE AT 8 AT TRINITY ON SUNDAY, MAY 10TH 2026. Special 3-Course Packages for Mother’s Day are on off...
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...