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Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan -
31 Mar

Seasonal Farm-to-table Dining at Margan Restaurant

From $90pp

Enjoy a seasonal dining experience at Margan Restaurant, where estate-grown produce and thoughtful pairings take centre stage. Choose a two- or three-course menu showcasing dishes like dry-aged sna... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 27

TASTE | Margan Reserve Wines

A$25

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... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 27

TASTE | Margan Seasonal Favourites

A$15

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 ... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
14
Mar

Little Bit Of Broke - Margan Garden Tour

An immersive 30 minute to

Book an immersive 30 minute tour of our Kitchen Garden and Orchard, including our free range chickens. Our horticulturalist Alicia will be your guide and explain our philosophies and processes arou... more
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
18 Feb -
19 May

Our Complete Dining Experience

Innovative Flavours

Experience contemporary dining at EXP Restaurant, where innovative dishes meet bold flavours in a modern, stylish setting. Our menu features seasonal ingredients, creative starters, mains and desse... more
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan -
28 May

Local Ingredients, Bold Flavours

Food, wine, hospitality

Experience 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... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Pokolbin

16
May

Tasting with Thommo & Dan 16th May 2026

Winemaker Tastings

The tasting will consist of Thommo and Dan running you through all the new release reds and giving you all the details that you could possibly want to know about the vineyards, the winery and the q... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

Shiraz Sojourn

Available Now

Deep-dive into the Hunter Valley's original grape varietal, Shiraz, in this tasting experience. You will sample a range of stylistically different Shiraz wines including a selection of blends and a... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

The Savour Experience

Available Now

This is canape and wine pairing experience is only available to book Wednesday to Saturday, 12-4pm. It is designed to be enjoyed at your own pace. Please indicate any dietary requirements in your b... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

The Discovery Tasting

Available Now

If you are looking for a relaxed Hunter Valley wine tasting experience, we recommend starting with The Discovery. You will try 9 wines and discover the stylistic diversity that can be achieved with... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

The Explorer Tasting

Available Now

This tasting experience takes you straight to the top shelf. Explore a sense of place with our single vineyard Hunter Valley wines and examine the stylistic diversity within our Semillon and Shiraz... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

Provenance Tasting

Available Now

A curated wine tasting experience created by the winemaker himself. This is a showcase of our flagship vineyards and premium wines, including limited aged wines that have been carefully cellared to... more
Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Pokolbin

23 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 30

Semillon Semersion

Available Now

Deep-dive into the Hunter Valley's gift to the world, Semillon, in this tasting experience. You will sample a range of stylistically different Semillons including Braemore current vintage and cella... more
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

24 Feb -
15 Mar

WIINE@MIINE with Glandore

Five Courses. Six Wines.

On Sunday 15th of March 2026, Join Glandore's winemakers as they share stories, pour some amazing wines and part take in a Sunday feast that simply can't be missed. These guys are fresh off harvest... more
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

7 Jan -
30 Apr

MIINE Chef’s Sharing Menu

$72pp

Gather around the table with MIINE’s Chef’s Sharing Menu 1, priced at $72pp and designed for relaxed, flavour-driven dining. Start with rosemary and garlic puffed bread, followed by refined starter... more
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

7 Jan -
30 Apr

A Refined Sharing Feast At MIINE

$92pp

Elevate your group dining with MIINE’s Chef’s Sharing Menu 2, priced at $92pp and designed for a generous, refined feast. Begin with garlic puffed bread and a selection of premium starters includin... more
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

20 Feb -
30 Jun

TAKE ME TO CAPRI Long Lunch

Every Fri - Sun, 12 - 3pm

An Italian set menu of bold flavours and a Capri state of mind. Made for slow afternoons, loose plans and pretending you're somewhere along the Amalfi coast. $54pp... Or make it boozy for $89pp (in... more
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

18 Feb -
30 Jun

MEAT ME AT MIINE

Every Wednesday night

MS4-5 wagyu eye of the rump, hand cut fries, garlic herb pizza bread & weekly rotating complimentary sauces. $49 Every Wednesday at MIINE. more
Estancia Adina

Estancia Adina

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Lovedale

29 Jan -
29 Apr

Seasonal Creations at Estancia

Bold, seasonal flavours

At Estancia, our menu celebrates bold, seasonal flavours inspired by South America, northern Italy, and the Mediterranean. From fresh pastas and shareable plates to hearty mains and indulgent desse... more
Estancia Adina

Estancia Adina

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Lovedale

29 Jan -
25 Jun

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... more