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Newcastle & The Hunter Modern Australian Restaurants

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

NINETEEN's Summer Of Pop-UpsEvery Friday & SaturdayGet ready to sip, savour and celebrate with NINETEEN’s Summer Pop-Up Series! Indulge in mouth-watering bites from our Korean Fried Chicken pop-up, dive into fresh flavours at the Seafood Sand Ba...
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...
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...
Sunday Sessions at Taste of the CountryFeaturing Graham TooleCome and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring local musician Graham Toole this 22nd December Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved along with...
The Gates Restaurant on Leogate Estate overlooks some of the Hunter Valley's oldest grapevines in Pokolbin, with a backdrop of the captivating Brokenback Mountain range. Inside, luxurious décor pla...
8 at Trinity

8 at Trinity

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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 ...
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...
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 at 6:30 AM

Lovedale

Redsalt 2024/2025 Summer MenuPerfect for SummerWine country’s finest is served at Redsalt Restaurant with our 'behind the vines' ethos featuring the pinnacle of local and imported goods. To book your table, call (02) 4991 0900.
"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!!
Exp Restaurant

Exp Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
The Flotilla

The Flotilla

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

Newcastle City

13 Chef Hat Award
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...