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NINETEEN

NINETEEN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Pokolbin

Melbourne Cup Lunch Great Food, Great DrinksWatch the race that stops the nation at NINETEEN Hunter Valley. With a 3-course alternate drop menu and 4-hour beverage package for $135, come and enjoy a day full of fun, food and friends. A...
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Melbourne Cup at Hunters QuarterBook Now, 5 Nov 2024Make your Melbourne Cup extra special this year and indulge at Hunters Quarter. Tuesday, 5 November 2024 Event starts at 11:30am with canapes & a glass of sparkling on arrival. Indulge in a uniqu...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
When pondering a Hinterland escape, head to Restaurant Botanica at Spicers Vineyard Estate along Hermitage Road in Pokolbin. A contemporary dining room awaits, with timber tables, cane wicker chair...
Goldfish Hunter Valley

Goldfish Hunter Valley

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Pokolbin

Bottomless Bubbles Hunter ValleyBOTTOMLESS BUBBLES* $89PPIndulge in the ultimate luncheon experience with our Bottomless Bubbles event at Goldfish Bar and Restaurant in the picturesque Hunter Valley. It's not just a meal; it's a celebration of friendship...
Embark on a culinary adventure where each day and sometimes each table is different at eRemo Restaurant on Ekerts Road in Pokolbin. This modern and contemporary Italian eatery, the centrepiece of S...
The Prince

The Prince

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Merewether

MONDAY NIGHTS$16!$16 PIZZAS + $16 PASTA SPECIAL *choice of 6 menu pizzas. Add $3 for Truffled Burrata or Prawn & Chorizo pizzas. Pasta special changes weekly. Book your table now via the link below.
Enjoy Beachside DiningViews of Newcastle BeachNOAH'S restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week! Offering Buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch and dinner, accompanied by a variety of snacks, sides and lighter beachside ...
"Ingredients Grown On-site or Nearby"
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
For contemporary estate fine dining in the tranquil rural setting of the Hunter Valley, visit award-winning Margan Restaurant in Broke. Relax in classical surrounds inside, complete with white tabl...
Bella Italia

Bella Italia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Newcastle City

Taste family pride and tradition in every bite taken at Bella Italia on Hunter Street in Newcastle. This authentic Italian ristorante dishes up a slice of Italy in stylish surrounds of exposed bric...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Set among the lush, thriving grounds of rolling vineyards and a panorama of the Brokenback Ranges, The Mill Restaurant in Pokolbin plates up a refined Mod Oz menu, using seasonal Hunter Valley prod...
Experience Flamingos Live dinner and a show!Book Now!As a fully licensed venue, Flamingos Live offers a range of delicious wines, spirits, and cocktails available at every event. Our wonderful seasonal menu is specially crafted by our head chef using...
Thursday Locals' NightBring Your Fave WineBring a bottle of your favourite local Hunter Valley wine and enjoy with a delicious take on Sri Lankan-inspired modern cuisine curated by Chef Vinny at Oak & Vine Restaurant. Bookings essential, c...
Take a break from daily hustle and bustle at Gamble & Brown on Park Avenue in Kotara. Located in the Homemaker Centre, this café and bar boasts old-fashioned service and delicious dishes in a moder...
Punjab Pavilion

Punjab Pavilion

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Newcastle City

A heritage of Indian flavours awaits at Punjab Pavilion on Hunter Street in Newcastle City. Expect a stylish vibe in the spacious dining room of black and gold clothed tables set with sparkling gla...
Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Singleton

There’s nowhere quite like Worn-Out-Wares Café, affectionately known as an eclectic one-stop shop for lovers of fine things, in the historic town of Singleton. Set in a delightful building fitted o...
Intimate Dining ExperienceMake an enquiry today!Here at Twine, we have a space for every celebration. And if you’re looking for an intimate, stylish, and adaptable space you just can’t go past our Private Dining Room. Available for exclusive hir...
For weary travellers and locals alike, The Roundabout Inn on Church Street in Gloucester is the ideal place to kick back and relax. Located on a roundabout on the main street, the inn has been newl...
Spend long afternoons and evenings enjoying time with family and friends at Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar on the corner of McDonalds and Thompsons Roads in Pokolbin. Nestled in Oaks Cypress Lakes Reso...
Redsalt

Redsalt

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Lovedale

New Year's Eve Dining & FireworksSignature Six Course MenuRing in 2025 with a memorable evening at Redsalt Restaurant in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Devour a delectable six-course tasting menu crafted by Sous Chef Phillip Atkinson plus a glass of spar...
Experience a memorable culinary adventure in the heart of Newcastle’s vibrant city at Sprout Dining on Hunter Street. Nestled in The Crown and Anchor Hotel, this restaurant presents a stylish vibe ...