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Goldfish Hunter Valley

Goldfish Hunter Valley

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

Pokolbin

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 &...
Scratchleys On The Wharf

Scratchleys On The Wharf

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Newcastle City

Restaurant & Catering Association
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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
Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen

Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Pokolbin

Overlooking the lush grounds of Harkham Wines, Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen on De Beyers Road in Pokolbin showcases the mouth-watering offerings of the Hunter Valley. This unique café rivals the ...
"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...
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, ...
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...
Follow the aroma of Texas-style barbequed meat to find Smokin Hot ‘N Saucy Barbecue on Maitland Road in Islington. This Newcastle food truck has set up a permanent location in the laneway where bri...
Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar

Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Pokolbin

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...
Three Birdies

Three Birdies

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
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...
Slingtown Espresso

Slingtown Espresso

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Islington

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...
"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...
Criniti's Kotara

Criniti's Kotara

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Kotara

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Cafe HaHa's

Cafe HaHa's

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:00 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...
Zaffran Indian

Zaffran Indian

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Newcastle City

A slice of India awaits Newcastle foodies at Zaffran Indian restaurant on King Street. An exposed brick feature wall, adorned with a mosaic tile-styled mural of an elephant sets the scene for authe...
The Prince

The Prince

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Merewether

A touch of royal treatment awaits diners at the iconic Merewether Hotel, The Prince on Morgan Street. There's a breath of fresh air for this local favourite with new ownership and management pumpin...
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...
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...
Overlooking beautiful Lake Macquarie in Toronto, Casa-Nova Italian Restaurant and Bar on Victory Parade is a relaxing little joint to enjoy Italian fare and cheeky cocktails. Chill out indoors wher...