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Newcastle & The Hunter Modern Australian Restaurants

NINETEEN

NINETEEN

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

Pokolbin

The Airstream Pop-Up Food TruckKorean Fried ChickenIndulge in crispy boneless Korean Fried Chicken tossed in your choice of sauce, served with a side of house-made pickled daikon and Kewpie mayo.
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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 Fri 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...
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 Fri 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...
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...
"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...
8 at Trinity

8 at Trinity

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

Morisset

Restaurant & Catering Association
Celebrate NYE Dinner 2024-25 at 8 at TrinityLimited tables are left..Welcome 2025 in grandeur, and usher in the new year with live entertainment including James Morrison for NYE dinner on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 from 5:30pm for 4 Course Set Menu Dinner + arriva...
Traditional country cooking, just like Grandma’s, is what you’ll find at Taste of the Country café on Broke Road in Pokolbin. Nestled in Hunter Valley Gardens Village, café mascot Matilda awaits to...
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...
Twine Restaurant

Twine Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

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...
Redsalt

Redsalt

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:30 AM

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...
Three Birdies

Three Birdies

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

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...
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 ...
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Open hoursChristmas & New YearsWe are open all over Christmas & New Year period, excluding public holidays. We cannot wait to see you here!!
Muse Restaurant

Muse Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
HUMBUG

HUMBUG

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

Newcastle City

12 Chef Hat Award
Exp Restaurant

Exp Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...