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Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Goldfish Hunter Valley

Goldfish Hunter Valley

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

Pokolbin

Live Music Hunter ValleyZenith Pop Funk March 8thGet ready to groove to the rhythm and soak in the soulful melodies at Goldfish Bar and Restaurant with our electrifying Live Music events in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Join us for unforgettabl...
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
5-course DegustationBook NowJoin us at Hunters Quarter for a romantic afternoon or evening to enjoy an incredible 5-course degustation designed by internationally renowned Executive Chef, Brian Duncan. Click on more info to b...
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...
NINETEEN

NINETEEN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Pokolbin

Casino Fundraiser NightSupporting Path 2 ChangeStep back in time to the glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20s at NINETEEN’s Casino Fundraiser Night. Join us for an unforgettable evening of blackjack, roulette, and great company, all in support o...
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 ...
eRemo Restaurant

eRemo Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
"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...
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...
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Vines Restaurant at Hollydene Estate presents a unique and inviting dining experience on the edge of the Upper Hunter Valley. Located on the site of the historic Arrowfield Winery, this award-winni...
Cafe HaHa's

Cafe HaHa's

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Adamstown

Beginning as a pop-up restaurant during COVID, Café Haha’s on Brunker Street brings the taste of homestyle Vietnamese fare to Adamstown diners. A bright and breezy interior vibe of whitewashed wall...
Dine among water features, the heady scent of beautiful blooms and garden statues at Simply D'vine Café on Wine Country Drive in Nulkaba. This country-style café blends corrugated iron with wooden ...
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...
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 and chorizo pizzas. Pasta special changes weekly. Book your table now via the link below.
A Hunter Valley hidden culinary gem awaits discerning diners at Oak & Vine on Thompsons Road in Pokolbin. Nestled in Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, this restaurant offers a ‘smart dining’ experience wh...
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...
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. If you’re looking for an intimate, stylish and adaptable space you just can’t go past our Private Dining Room. Available for exclusive hire and...
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...
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...
Coffee, creativity and community are the ethos behind Islington café, Slingtown Espresso on Beaumont Street. Nestling among vintage and pre-loved stores, this longstanding coffee haunt is the hub o...