Restaurants

Amanda's on the EdgeWith magnificent views from every table, our charmingrestaurant is located on the hill of Windsor’s Edge Vineyard. Hereyou can relax and enjoy flavourful tastes while looking over thepicturesque vines and surrounding country land. Our dedicatedteam of highly qualified and passionate chefs pride themselves inproviding the highest quality food experience.

(02) 4998 7900

Windsor's EdgeVineyard, 1039 McDonalds Rd,Pokolbin

Dining

Trading Hours: Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon - 12pm - 3pm, Dinner daily 6pm

Bistro MolinesAwarded a Sydney Morning Herald Good Guide Chefs Hat everyyear from 2010, Bistro Molines combines the finest food with relaxedfriendly service and European influenced serenity. Bistro Molinescombines the finest food with relaxed friendly service and Europeaninfluenced serenity. Robert creates sophisticated yet rustic FrenchProvincial dishes for his everchanging menu and continues to amazewith his culinary genius that attracts people from the world over tohis little piece of paradise.Trading Hours: Lunch Thurs - Mon 12pm - 3pm, Dinner Fri-Sat 7pm-9pm

749 Mount View Rd, Mount View

(02) 4990 9553

Blaxland InnBlaxland Inn is known for its hearty meals friendly staff and countrycomfort atmosphere. Blaxland Estate is a 28 acre property on BrokeRoad in Pokolbin, the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Region.Blaxland Inn provides customers with an all-round experience offood, boutique wines and friendly country hospitality.Courtesy bus available upon request.

Trading Hours: Lunch Daily 12pm - 3pm, Dinner Daily 6pm – 9pm

2198 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

(02) 4998 7550

Buttai BarnButtai Barn is more than a restaurant - it's a fun-filled evening offood, drink and laughter, with the emphasis on audienceparticipation. In addition to the great three-course meals and thefully licenced bar with a domestic and imported beers, wines fromthe Hunter Valley and beyond, a great range of spirits, there's ahuge dance floor where you can learn a few new steps or just enjoydancing to the great country music of Double Deal.

Trading Hours: Dinner Fri - Sat 6:30pm - 11:30pm

(02) 4930 3153

Lings Road, Buttai

Al-Oi Thai(02) 4990 8666

17 Vincent St,Cessnock

Trading Hours: Lunch Daily 11am - 2.45pm, Dinner Daily 4.30pm - 9.30pm

Champions 1889(02) 4938 7302

88 High St,Greta

Trading Hours: Lunch & Dinner Daily 12pm - 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 9pm

Delicious Thai cuisine for dining or take away in the heart ofCessnocks' main street.

Located inside the historic Tattersalls Hotel Greta and named afterits original 1889 publican, John Champion, Champions 1889restaurant offers a wide variety of Australian cuisine to suit alltastes.

AT EXP. OUR FOCUS IS TO CREATE A DINING EXP.ERIENCE THAT ISDELICIOUS, ENTERTAINING AND INTERACTIVE. Food is at the heart of EXP. and we create dishes that are ourEXP.ression of Australian cuisine. The menu is driven by the seasonsand produce but most importantly focused on flavour we offercasual yet professional and friendly service.

EXP. Restaurant

1596 Broke Rd,Pokolbin

(02) 4998 7264

Trading Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12pm - Late, Sunday 12pm - 3pm

Dining

éléments Bar & DiningExecutive Chef Jean Marc Pollet has created a menu driven by thefood philosophy of the fusion of classic French cuisine with Australianproduce. The inspired menu features local and seasonal produceexecuted with a French flair, and has signature dishes such as Duckand Mushroom Pie with Asparagus Spears and Braised Beef Cheeksin Hunter Shiraz with Dutch Carrots and Broad Beans.

Trading Hours: Lunch Sat & Sun 12pm - 4:30pm, Dinner Daily 5:30pm - 10pm

Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens, 2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

(02) 4998 2000

Circa 1876Dine under the whimsical luxury of classical chandeliers in thegrounds of our Hatted Restaurant and one of Australia’s mostpicturesque hinterlands. Set in a 1876 slab cottage, Circa 1876 is theideal location for lunch and dinner as well as private functions andweddings. Sit on the wrap around veranda and enjoy some of themost amazing culinary sensations in the Hunter Valley.

(02) 4998 4999

The Convent, 64 Halls Rd, Pokolbin

Trading Hours: Lunch Fri - Tue 12pm - 3.30pm, Dinner Fri - Tue 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Goldfish Bar & KitchenGoldfish Hunter Valley is Australia’s first world standard, dedicatedCocktail & Wine Lounge to be opened in any Australian wine region,open 7 days from midday until late. We offer an award winningcocktail list and an international food menu.The food menu isdesigned for sharing. Unlike most Hunter Valley restaurants, our foodarrives at the table progressively which means you can enjoy multipledishes without waiting between courses.

(02) 4998 7688

Roche Estate, Corner of Broke &McDonald Rd,Pokolbin

Trading Hours: Lunch & Dinner Mon –Thur 12pm until late, Fri – Sat 12pm until very late, Sun 12pm–11.30pm

Harrigan's Irish PubOur newly renovated bistro includes an open fireplace for extrawarmth in the colder months, and in the summer months, our brandnew spacious outdoor alfresco areas are the perfect place for arelaxed meal. Try our award-winning local favourite Beef andGuinness Pot Pie, indulge in a tender steak or keep things light with aspeciality salad. Dining at Harrigan’s is always delicious. We cater toall dietary requirements and we welcome children too. Harrigan’soffers live music on weekends, is renowned for our signature eventssuch as Melbourne Cup and St Patrick’s Day.Trading Hours: Bfast 7:00am-10:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-3:00pm, Snacks 3:00pm-5:30pm, Dinner 5:30pm-9:00pm

2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

(02) 4998 4300

Esca Bimbadgen (02) 4998 4666

Bimbadgen790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

Trading Hours: Lunch daily from 12pm Dinner Fri & Sat from 6pm

Esca Bimbadgen showcases Bimbadgen wines by matching themwith simple, elegant food in a jaw-dropping setting. A pioneer offine dining in the Hunter Valley, Esca Bimbadgen exemplifies theunique nature of a winery restaurant. The spectacular entrancesuspended above the winery is second only to the view from yourtable.

Oishii Japanese & ThaiOishii offers a real alternative for dining in the Hunter Valley. Theauthentic Thai and Japanese restaurant offers an extensive menuincluding traditional favourites such as teriyaki chicken, beef or fishright through to sushi and sashimi selections as well as a variety ofvegetarian dishes. Oishii has something to please every palate.

(02) 4998 7051

Roche Estate, Corner of Broke &McDonald Rd,Pokolbin

Trading Hours: Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30am - 3pm Sat - Sun 11:30am - 4pm, Dinner Mon - Fri 5:30pm - 9:30pm Sat - Sun 5pm - 9:30pm

Margan RestaurantWe base our menus around what we harvest from our one acrekitchen garden and orchard to maintain a truly seasonal focus. Inaddition we have our own olive trees, free range chickens, honeyand raise our own lambs. A selection of our estate grown produce isincorporated into this menu. What we do not grow or produce hereon the estate we source from our local area including Wagyu beef,mushrooms, olive oil and farm gate produce from Broke.

Trading Hours: Lunch Fri - Sun 12pm - 2:30pm, Dinner Fri & Sat 6:30pm - 10pm

1238 Milbrodale Rd,Broke

(02) 6579 1317

Trading Hours: Breakfast Daily 8:30am – 11am, Lunch Daily 12pm – 3pm

Peterson House, Corner of Wine Country Dr & Broke Rd, Pokolbin

(02) 4998 7881

Trading Hours: Thurs 10am – 5pm, Fri 9am – 7pm, Sat 9am – 9pm Sun – breakfast, lunch and early dinner 9am – 5pm

273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin

(02) 6574 7332

Dining

Restaurant CuvéeThe Restaurant Cuvee menu has been designed by Head Chef ChadPridue and his team to showcase this cuvee blend, using freshseasonal produce to bring to you Modern Australian cuisine at itsbest. Renowned for its breakfast menu and its ever popularspeciality the Bubbly Breakfast, Restaurant Cuvee is the perfect spotto start your day with a superbly cooked breakfast, chocolates andSparkling Peterson House Wines while soaking in the beautiful view.

RidgeviewRidgeView Restaurant Executive Chef Donna Hollis and her team usefresh local produce to create our seasonal menu whilst our organicvegetable garden is tendered daily to supplement the fresh producefor our Mediterranean and Middle East inspired menu – designed toentice the senses and enhance the flavour of our wines. Our menudraws inspiration from these cultures where family and friendswould come together and feast on ‘shared dishes’ whilst slowlygrazing.

Peden's RestaurantI’ll let you in on a local secret, when it comes to Hunter ValleyRestaurants; the locals choose to dine with us at Peden’s Restaurant.We’re very proud of this as it says a lot about not only the deliciousfood we serve at our restaurant, but also the friendly service andfamily atmosphere we provide.Next time you’re in the Hunter Valley, look up Peden’s Restaurantenjoy something from our large menu – you’re bound to find one ormore dishes you’ll love!

196 Vincent St, Cessnock

(02) 4990 1014

Trading Hours: Lunch daily, Dinner daily

Hunters Quarter (HQ) is a relaxed and elegant dining destination,located in the Cockfighters Ghost Vineyard of Pokolbin, in the heartof the picturesque Hunter Valley. Our restaurant is a dining spacewith something for everyone – whatever the occasion, come anddiscover a contemporary dining experience with welcoming servicein a unique and beautiful setting.

Hunters Quarter

Trading Hours: Lunch Thurs - Sun 12pm-3:30pm, Dinner Thurs, Fri, Sat & Mon 6pm - 10pm

576 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin

(02) 4998 7776

(02) 4998 7584

Hunter Valley GardensVillage,2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

Trading Hours: Lunch Mon - Sat 12pm - 3pm, Dinner Mon - Fri 6pm - 8:30pm, Saturday 6pm - 9pm

The Gates menus are thoughtfully prepared by our Executive Chefusing only the finest ingredients, elegantly presented and served infine dining style by our friendly and professional staff. Takeadvantage of the stunning views with an alfresco lunch or enjoy anintimate evening in our sophisticated dining room. A great place toenjoy a meal with friends or a romantic dinner for two.

Trading Hours: Lunch Daily 11:30am - 3:30pm, Dinner Fri - Sat 6pm - 9pm

(02) 4998 7449

Wynwood Estate, 310 Oakey Creek Rd,Pokolbin

Trading Hours: Lunch Wed - Sun 11am - 3pm

Dining

The Cellar Restaurant

Centrally located in the heart of Pokolbin, just a short stroll from theworld class Hunter Valley Gardens and within easy access to wineriesand golf clubs, The Cellar Restaurant offers rustic Mediterraneaninspired cuisine in elegant yet relaxed surroundings. Our wisteriasurrounded courtyard is perfect for an alfresco lunch with largeumbrellas for shade on the hotter days.

The Gates Restaurant

Leogate Estate,1693 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

(02) 4998 7499

Twine Restaurant

The Wood Restaurant(02) 4993 1193

The Italian CottageThe Italian cottage is the perfect venue for a special celebration,corporate conference and business meeting, cocktail party, arelaxing and romantic evening, a quiet dinner or a takeaway.Discover a world of aroma, flavor, and texture, which combineshealthy influences with the mind-blowing of contemporary diningand a beautifully matched menu.

109 Wollombi Rd,Cessnock

0469 341 926

Trading Hours: Lunch Tues - Sun 11:30am - 2:30pm, Dinner Tues - Sun 5:30pm -9pm

The Wood Restaurant, by renowned local hospitality duo, Andrewand Janet Wright, offers a contemporary fine dining experience witha strong focus on seafood. The 90 seat restaurant features a largedisplay of fresh seafood from the Sydney Fish Markets, all of which isavaliable for retail along with condiments, Normandy fish stew,oyster knives and a verjuice made by Brokenwood.

Trading Hours: Lunch daily from 11:30am, Dinner Fri - Sat from 6pm

Brokenwood Wines,401-427 McDonalds Rd,Pokolbin

Overlooking the picturesque vineyards, Twine spills out onto a rose-trimmed courtyard fit for breakfast or lunch in the sunshine. Relaxand enjoy a glass of wine, sample some local cheese or perhapsindulge on a sunset cocktail. This stunning location makes TwineRestaurant at Wynwood Estate a special occasion destination forvisitors and locals alike.

The popular Aussie Bistro, situated within the Hotel is a regulareating spot for locals & tourists alike. Many cellar door workers aredirecting the tourists of Pokolbin back to the delights of the AustraliaHotel. Chef & the great team at the Aussie have come up with amouth watering menu. With our new menus we are able to makeregular changes, so please feel free to recommend a dish you wouldlike to see on the menu in the future.

The Australia Hotel

Trading Hours: Lunch Daily 12 noon to 2pm, Dinner Daily From 6pm

136 Wollombi Rd, Cessnock

(02) 4990 1256

Trading Hours: Mon - Thurs 10am - 4.30pm, Fri 10am - 9.30pm, Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm

Vincent St Kitchen + BarFantastic food made with local produce. Casual dining with a sprinkleof flair and a dash of style. An all-round ah-mazing diningexperience. Step through the doors at Vincent Street Kitchen and Barand relax in a space that is fresh, beautiful and just a little bit quirky.Sip a craft beer or a custom cocktail at the bar. Munch on stickyGlazed Lamb Ribs or Pork Belly Bao Buns in the restaurant. Bathe inthe sunshine on the terrace while sharing a bottle of wine with lovedones. Courtesy bus available upon request.

201 Vincent St,Cessnock

(02) 4005 6766

Trading Hours: Daily 11.30am - Late

Perfect for a casual breakfast or lunch serving an amazing freshrange of local, Australian and International gourmet food. Pictureyourself relaxing in a small cafe in Provence or Tuscany, we havecreated an ambiance to rival that. It’s a place to relax and plan yourday sipping on a Crema Coffee (and sweets) or a cold drink. Lunch isnice and casual – a menu offering many choices of snacks or moreformal dishes at very reasonable prices.

Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen & Deli

691 Hermitage Rd,Pokolbin

(02) 4998 6699

Dining

Vines RestaurantVines Restaurant is more than just a place to eat.The Vines dedicatedfriendly staff present a modern dynamic edge to the diningexperience – an inviting environment with a relaxed atmosphere, adelicious seasonal menu, great wine, craft beer and one cracker of aview, this is a dining destination to be shared & enjoyed with familyand friends. Whether you’re a local, or visiting the Hunter Valley,drop in for a bite to eat and a glass of Hollydene Estate wine or acraft beer. Trading Hours: Breakfast Sat & Sun 9am - 11am, Lunch Daily11:30am - 3pm, Dinner Fri - Sat 6pm - 9pm

Hollydene Estate, 3483 Golden Hwy, Jerrys Plains

(02) 6576 4007

RedsaltWith views across our scenic 18-hole golf course, swimming pool andvineyard surrounds, Redsalt is Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley’ssignature restaurant. It is renowned for its fresh, local produce, finewines and innovative cuisine. With an open kitchen layout, you cansneak peek at our talented chefs as they prepare tantalising mealexperiences for you to enjoy.

Crowne Plaza430 Wine Country Dr,Lovedale

(02) 4991 0944

Trading Hours: Daily, Breakfast & Dinner

The Lovedale BarThe Lovedale is our popular and versatile dining space with wideappeal. It’s a bar. A restaurant. And it has Sydney Brewery HunterValley right next door. It’s a place where tantalising meals are made,where the drinks run cold and where conversations just flow.

(02) 4991 0000

Crowne Plaza430 Wine Country Dr,Lovedale

Trading Hours: Daily, 11am - 9pm

Dining

The Deck Cafe, located at Gartelmann Wines in Lovedale, The HunterValley, is a stylish restaurant-style cafe, open 7 days for Breakfastand Lunch: The cafe provides a diverse and delightful menucomplimented by Gartelmann wines and a generous range ofbeverages and Piazza D'oro coffee.The cafe is situated on the deck over the dam in young forestbushland. It is an experience to remember with experienced chef andstaff cooking some cafe favourites with a Hunter Valley fine-diningtwist.

The Deck Café

Trading Hours: Breakfast & Lunch Mon - Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 3:30pm

Gartelmann Wines, 701 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

(02) 4930 9007

Relax in our covered courtyard featuring vineyard views andsplashing fountains or in our air conditioned dining room with a craftbeer, cider, Hunter Valley wine or coffee and enjoy the best lunch theHunter Valley has to offer! Our menu showcases our range of house-made smoked produce,from small batch charcuterie and smoked seafood to low and slowbarbecue.Trading Hours: Lunch Thurs to Mon 10.30am - 4pm

Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe

Cafes

64 Majors Ln, Lovedale

(02) 4930 7832

Bakery

Fawk Foods Kitchen & BakeryIt’s all about good times and tasty food. Come in for your choice ofbarista brew every morning along with breakfast available all dayor fresh baked goodies and sourdough. We love what we do, pop inso we may serve you. See how great casual dining can be.

Pokolbin Village,2188 Broke Rd,Pokolbin

(02) 4998 6585

Trading Hours: Daily 7am - 3pm

Catering

Wine Country CateringShould you be looking for catering with the most renowned servicestandards and hospitality experience in the Hunter Valley, then WineCountry Catering is here to cater for your function at your selectedlocation.

(02) 4998 7780

Peppers Creek Village,1946 Broke Rd,Pokolbin

Dessert

Sabor Dessert Bar is the Valley's sweet spot, offering an abundanceof classical and seasonal desserts paired with Wines, Dessert Winesand Ports from the Hunter region. Indulge in our multi awardwinning Portuguese Chocolate Mousse, decadent cakes & pastries,hand-made chocolates, Portuguese tarts and gourmet ice-cream. Wealso offer a Gluten Free range.

1300 958 939

2342 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

Sabor Dessert Bar

Trading Hours: Thurs & Fri 10am - 4:30pm, Sat 10am - 5:30pm, Sun & Mon 10am - 4:30pm