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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

13 Chef Hat Award EUROPEAN   

Entwine Hunter Valley
Celebrate Father’s Day at Entwine Hunter Valley on Sunday 6 September with a relaxed day among the vines. Join us from 8am–3pm for breakfast and lunch from our food trucks, local drinks, market sta...
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Father's Day

Father's Day at Entwine

Breakfast & Lunch

6 Sep

Entwine Hunter Valley, Rothbury

MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

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

13 Chef Hat Award EUROPEAN   

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

14 Chef Hat Award MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

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

14 Chef Hat Award MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

Margan Restaurant
To connect with the provenance of our food and wine. Starting at 11am Thursday - Monday. We offer a bespoke seasonal selection showcasing the estate grown and made produce from our vineyard and far...
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WINERY, VINEYARD, GARDEN TOUR & DINE

Thursday - Monday

28 Jan 26 - 31 Jul 27

Margan Restaurant, Broke

14 Chef Hat Award MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

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

14 Chef Hat Award MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

Margan Restaurant
Our Grape, Garden and Graze Experience is a guided tour of our kitchen garden, vineyard and winery. Learn about our regenerative farming practices, garden tips and wine making. Then relax in our ra...
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WINERY, VINEYARD, GARDEN TOUR & TASTE

Thursday - Monday

25 Jun 26 - 31 Mar 27

Margan Restaurant, Broke

14 Chef Hat Award MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

Margan Restaurant
On August 27, I'll be at The Claret Club in Darlinghurst for an evening built around wine and a story that began during a Hunter Valley vintage more than 30 years ago. Over three courses, we'll ...
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Winemakers Dinner | Bringing the Mosel to Darlinghurst

27 August | The Claret Club

27 Aug

Margan Restaurant, Broke

14 Chef Hat Award MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

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

CAFE   

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

INTERNATIONAL   

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   

Entwine Hunter Valley
This September, Entwine Hunter Valley is popping up at Moorebank Vineyard on 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 September. Find us at 150 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin, just across the road from our usual location...
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Entwine at Moorebank

Pop up event at Moorebank

18 - 27 Sep

Entwine Hunter Valley, Rothbury

MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

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

MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

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   

Entwine Hunter Valley
Planning a special occasion in the Hunter Valley? Entwine offers a relaxed and flexible space for group bookings and private-style celebrations in Pokolbin. Enjoy multiple food trailers, Hunter Val...
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Host Your Next Event at Entwine Food Hub

All celebrations welcome

9 Jun - 31 Dec

Entwine Hunter Valley, Rothbury

MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

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

MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

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, ...
Offer

Bistro Dinner Specials at The Valley Brewhouse

Book now!

22 Jun - 31 Aug

The Valley Brewhouse, Nulkaba

MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

Ape Chilean Nikkei Restaurant
Get out of the cold weather and spend your evening by the fire at Âpé! A generous shared banquet showcasing the best of Âpé — bright Ni k kei seafood, charcoal-g ri l led vegetables, kara-age, t...
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 P É NIKKE I E X P E R I ENC E

2pax | 2hrs | $87pp

12 Aug - 12 Nov

Ape Chilean Nikkei Restaurant, Newcastle City

CHILEAN   

Ape Chilean Nikkei Restaurant
A premium shared banquet for steak lovers — showcasing Âpé signatures, Ni k kei seafood, charcoal vegetables, s kewers from the fire, wag yu, steak and seasonal dessert.
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BUT CHE R ’ S F I R E F E A S T

2pax | 2hrs | $125pp

12 Aug - 12 Nov

Ape Chilean Nikkei Restaurant, Newcastle City

CHILEAN   

NINETEEN
What’s the best thing about Friday nights? Our 5pm-7pm $14 cocktails of course! Kickstart your weekend with us and this unmissable special! *Excludes public holidays.
Offer

$14 Cocktail Happy Hour

Enjoy $14 Cocktails

23 Jan - 18 Dec

NINETEEN, Pokolbin

MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

NINETEEN
Sit back and relax in NINETEEN’s Beer Garden every weekend. With live music playing, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, sip on your favourite drink and enjoy a laid-back vibe surrounded by the stunni...
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Live Music Every Weekend

In The Beer Garden

23 Jan - 20 Dec

NINETEEN, Pokolbin

MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

NINETEEN
Designed to transport you to the heart of Italy, this intimate four-course dining experience showcases a menu inspired by the country’s rich culinary traditions. Each course will be thoughtfully pa...
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An Evening in Italy

An unforgettable wine dinner

27 Aug

NINETEEN, Pokolbin

MODERN AUSTRALIAN   

NINETEEN
Spice 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...
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$21 Curry Night

Every Monday

2 Feb - 7 Dec

NINETEEN, Pokolbin

MODERN AUSTRALIAN