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Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Pokolbin

Valentine's
Day

Valentine's Day Cinema Under the Stars

14th Feb

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Cinema Under the Stars at Thomas Wines on 14 February. As the sun sets over the vineyards, settle in with a picnic rug, sip estate wines and enjoy oysters and antipas... more
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
25 Jan -
15 Feb

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT HQ

Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year — which means twice the opportunity to turn romance into a truly memorable weekend in the Hunter Valley. Celebrate love with our 5-course Valentine’s D... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's
Day

VALENTINES | Farm-To-Table Lunch Dining

Food Lovers Weekend

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with relaxed food and wine experiences across the Margan estate. From long lunches in our restaurant to exploring the farm and winery, join us for seasonal produce, es... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's
Day

VALENTINES | The Ultimate Margan Experience

Food Lovers Weekend

Valentines Ultimate Experience To connect with the provenance of their food and wine. Starting at 11am guests enjoy a roving tasting and tour of our garden and winery before dining in the restauran... more
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$

Newcastle City

1 Dec 25 -
22 Feb 26

Long Lunches at Miine

Weekends 12 pm-3 pm

Indulge in a Miine Long Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm–3 pm. Enjoy a generous set menu featuring puffed bread, ricotta or skordalia, stracciatella or mozzarella, zucchini flowers, plus ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Estancia Adina

Estancia Adina

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Lovedale

13 Feb 26 -
27 Aug 27

Friday Steak Frites

$50pp Steak Frites

Beef Angus Ribeye 600g to share, Choice of Sauce, Bottomless Fries 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
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