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Newcastle & The Hunter Modern Australian Restaurants

Live Music Hunter ValleyPete HawkesLegendary guitarist & composer Pete Hawkes teams up with the “Jazz Cat” fiddler extraordinaire Phoebe Hasleden, & Amazing Celtic Harpist Dave Garner for a night of his original Celtic, Jazz, Folk &...
NINETEEN

NINETEEN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Pokolbin

The SmokehouseTexan Styled Smoked MeatIndulge in decadent and hearty, Texan style smoked meat from The Airstream in the Beer Garden. Opening Hours Friday 5pm – Late Saturday 12pm – 2:30pm & 5pm – Late
"Ingredients Grown On-site or Nearby"
Winter Farm to Table Tasting MenuFriday to SundayOur iconic farm-to-table dining experience. Enjoy a seasonally inspired tasting menu, showcasing the estate grown produce from our vineyard, farm, and local providores.
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...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
Redsalt

Redsalt

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Lovedale

Redsalt 2024 Winter MenuPerfect for WinterWine country’s finest is served at Redsalt Restaurant with our 'behind the vines' ethos featuring the pinnacle of local and imported goods.
Expect a curated dining experience beyond the ordinary at Signal Box on Wharf Road in Newcastle City. Bring family and friends together to savour delicious meals made with fresh local ingredients, ...
8 at Trinity

8 at Trinity

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

Morisset

8 at Trinity on Trinity Point Drive in Morisset transports you to a setting inspired by luxurious Mediterranean seaside destinations while exceptionally matching sophisticated food and drinks with ...
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...
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 ...
Three Birdies

Three Birdies

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Stroud

Amazing food meets breathtaking views at Three Birdies on The Bucketts Way in Stroud. Nestled in Stroud District Country Club, take in stunning countryside views from floor-to-ceiling glass windows...
Whisky & Craft Spirit FestivalCraft SpiritsThe Newcastle Whisky & Craft Spirits festival is your ticket to a world of the finest spirits in Australia and beyond. If you haven’t been before, then prepare yourself for an afternoon of sampling...
"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...
For breathtaking waterfront dining in Newcastle, look no further than Jonah's on the Beach. Located within the Noah's on the Beach Quality Hotel, this award-winning restaurant gives diners pictures...
"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...
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...
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...
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
An iconic destination restaurant in Pokolbin, Circa 1876 captures the wonder and essence of the Hunter Valley. Housed within Peppers Convent and surrounded by lush greenery, this popular establishm...
Muse Restaurant

Muse Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
HUMBUG

HUMBUG

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Newcastle City

12 Chef Hat Award