AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

What's On - Newcastle & The Hunter,NSW

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
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
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
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

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

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
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
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
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

10
Mar

Seniors Celebration Morning Tea at Taste of the Country

Book now phone 0249986605

Come along for a fun morning tea to celebrate the 2026 Seniors Festival. Live entertainment, games, and fun for all. Scrumptious morning tea plates are provided with tea or coffee included in the ... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

17
Feb

Pokolbin Book Club

Book now phone 0249986605

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... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

18
Feb

Designer Card Making Class

With expert Linda Dalke

Join our designer card-making class this 18th February! Experience a day in the vineyards as you craft 6 stunning cards with our card-making expert, Linda Dalke. Suitable for all levels, from begin... more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

19
Feb

Art Workshop

With Maude's Madhouse

Watercolour Gums - FULLY BOOKED - Waiting list available ?? more
Taste of the Country

Taste of the Country

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pokolbin

22
Feb

Sunday Sessions at Taste of the Country

Featuring Connor Wink

Come and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring local musician Connor Wink this 22nd February, Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved along with... more