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Margan Restaurant
Choose 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...
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TASTE | Margan Reserve Wines

A$25

28 Jan 26 - 31 Jan 27

Margan Restaurant, Broke

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Margan Restaurant
Enjoy a flight of five of our favourite White Label wines all sustainably farmed on our own vineyards here in Broke. Discover the story behind our wines: our innovative approach to winemaking; our ...
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TASTE | Margan Seasonal Favourites

A$15

28 Jan 26 - 31 Jan 27

Margan Restaurant, Broke

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Margan Restaurant
Our menu offers two and three course options, with selections featuring entrée’s, mains and desserts as well as additional sides, house baked bread and artisanal cheese. DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunc...
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DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunch Dining

Monday - Thursday

25 Jun 26 - 2 Feb 27

Margan Restaurant, Broke

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Margan Restaurant
Taste two of our most celebrated releases: the 2024 Saxonvale Mourvedre, awarded 97 points and Best Other Red Variety or Blend in the 2027 Halliday Wine Companion, and our 96-point 2025 Fordwich Hi...
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Taste Our Award-Winning Wines

Two wines. Two major accolades

27 Aug - 10 Sep

Margan Restaurant, Broke

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Margan Restaurant
Join us for the Farmer’s Table, an all-inclusive journey through our farm, vineyard and table. Wander through our one-hectare Kitchen Garden, enjoy snacks along the way, then head into the Barrel H...
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The Farmer's Table | DINE

Thursday - Monday 11am

3 Sep 26 - 31 Mar 27

Margan Restaurant, Broke

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Margan Restaurant
Join us for a guided tour of our working farm, vineyards and one-hectare Kitchen Garden. Discover how we farm organically and regeneratively, enjoy kitchen snacks in the Orchard, then head into the...
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The Farmer's Table | TASTE

Thursday - Monday 11am

3 Sep 26 - 31 Jul 27

Margan Restaurant, Broke

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Margan Restaurant
Spend Father’s Day weekend a little slower in Broke. Settle in for a long lunch overlooking the vines, taste your way through our award-winning wines in the Cellar Door, or head behind the scenes o...
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Father's Day

Father’s Day at Margan

Make a day of it at Margan

6 Sep

Margan Restaurant, Broke

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Margan Restaurant
Make the most of the October Long Weekend with a few days in wine country. Join us in Broke for a long lunch overlooking the vines, discover what’s new in the Cellar Door, or wander a little furthe...
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October Long Weekend at Margan

From the Garden to the Glass

2 - 5 Oct

Margan Restaurant, Broke

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Hunters Quarter
Celebrate the October Long Weekend at Hunters Quarter with Chef Brian Duncan's seasonal menu of fresh Hunter Valley spring produce. Enjoy à la carte or the Degustation featuring five popular dishes...
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Hunters Quarter Oct Long Weekend

Spring Flavours Special

1 Aug - 5 Oct

Hunters Quarter, Pokolbin

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Hunters Quarter
Some dads like flowers. Some prefer a good glass of whisky. Some prefer a vintage wine. This Father’s Day, we are keeping things decidedly more gentlemanly at HQ. Start with our Sunday Lunch Experi...
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Father's Day

Father's Day Sunday Lunch 6th September 2026

THE GENTLEMAN’S HOUR OR THREE

9 Aug - 7 Sep

Hunters Quarter, Pokolbin

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Taste of the Country
Come and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring local musicianTim Usher this 30th August, Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved along with yo...
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Sunday Sessions at Taste of the Country

Featuring Tim Usher

30 Aug

Taste of the Country, Pokolbin

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Taste of the Country
Come along for a great day out in the cafe this 2nd September, designing pages for your favourite photos for a scrapbooking album. The $70.00 cost includes all workshop materials and equipment for ...
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Scrapbooking Workshop

With expert Linda Dalke

2 Sep

Taste of the Country, Pokolbin

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Taste of the Country
Come and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring musician Jamie Lindsay this 6th September, Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved along with you...
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Sunday Sessions at Taste of the Country

Featuring Jamie Lindsay

6 Sep

Taste of the Country, Pokolbin

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Taste of the Country
Come and join us on our next Art Workshop with Maude's Madhouse, and click “More Info” below to book your place.
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Art Workshop

With Maude's Madhouse

6 Sep

Taste of the Country, Pokolbin

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NOAH'S on the Beach
Includes: Glass of Sparkling Wine & Canapes on Arrival Three Course Luncheon Four-Hour Beverage Package Sweeps & Lucky Door Prizes Prizes for Best Dressed Live Entertainment by Midnight Bl...
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Melbourne Cup Lunch at NOAH'S on the beach

Watch the race in style!

24 Jul - 30 Oct

NOAH'S on the Beach, Newcastle City

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Worn-Out-Wares Cafe
A variety of premium loose leaf teas are offered for you to enjoy at your own pace. Our menu changes seasonally but tends to include some of our house favs: finger sandwiches, Smoked Salmon Blinis,...
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high tea with us

Monday - Saturday

6 Aug - 6 Sep

Worn-Out-Wares Cafe, Singleton

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Mayfield Hotel Bistro
Get yourself a great pub feed at The Mayfield Hotel, with nothing on the menu over $20! ?? From pizzas and subs to all your pub favourites, there’s plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Book...
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Cheap Eats is here to stay!

THE HOME OF CHEAP EATS

10 Aug - 10 Nov

Mayfield Hotel Bistro, Mayfield

PUB FOOD   

Mayfield Hotel Bistro
Celebrate Father’s Day with any main meal plus a house beer, wine or soft drink for just $20. Available for dads on Sunday 6 September. Bookings essential!
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Father's Day

Father’s Day at Mayfield Hotel

Treat Dad for Just $20!

6 Sep

Mayfield Hotel Bistro, Mayfield

PUB FOOD   

The Lost Souls
Bring your favourite vinyl and settle in for an afternoon of great food, cocktails, and analog sound.
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Bring Your Own Vinyl

Every Sunday 1pm - 3pm

1 Jul - 30 Sep

The Lost Souls, Cooks Hill

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The Valley Brewhouse
Boots & Bass returns to The Valley Brewhouse on Saturday 26 September! Enjoy an afternoon and evening of live country music from Viper Creek Band, Dirt Road Tribute Band, Whiskeyfyre and Lucy Watso...
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Boots & Bass At The Brewhouse

Get your Tickets!

26 Sep

The Valley Brewhouse, Nulkaba

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The Valley Brewhouse
The Valley Brewhouse has your weeknight dinners sorted. Kick off the week with 2 for 1 meals on Monday, grab a free topper with any steak or schnitty on Tuesday, tuck into $22 steaks on Wednesday, ...
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Bistro Dinner Specials at The Valley Brewhouse

Book now!

22 Jun - 31 Aug

The Valley Brewhouse, Nulkaba

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The Valley Brewhouse
Join us Sunday 6 September for Father’s Day specials, including our 1kg Tomahawk Steak, Pan Seared Barramundi and Red Velvet Brownie. Available lunch and dinner until sold out.
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Father's Day

Father’s Day at The Valley Brewhouse

Treat Dad to something tasty!

6 Sep

The Valley Brewhouse, Nulkaba

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Entwine Hunter Valley
Cinnamon Cloud Cakes serves small-batch desserts exclusively at the Entwine Food Hub on Friday and Saturday evenings, with rotating cookies, cakes, and weekly specials to keep things exciting. Plan...
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Cinnamon Cloud Cakes

Sweet Nights Out!

11 May - 31 Dec

Entwine Hunter Valley, Rothbury

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Entwine Hunter Valley
Entwine brings the Hunter Valley to life after dark with elevated street food, local wine, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Wander between food trucks, browse loc...
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Evenings Done Right!

Entwine Hunter Valley

11 May - 31 Dec

Entwine Hunter Valley, Rothbury

MODERN AUSTRALIAN