Amanda’s on the Edge
Magnificent views from every table. Dine alfesco in summer or in winter get cosy by the fire. International and Modern Australian flavours.
Open for Lunch Fri-Mon; Open for Dinner 7 days
Windsor’s Edge Vineyard 1039 McDonald’s Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7900
Australian Regional Food Store & Café
Start your Hunter Valley experience by awakening your senses with an inviting and freshly made Allpresso coffee…come and enjoy the tranquility of The Australian Regional Food Store and Café. Nestled amongst a beautiful bushland setting overlooking a peaceful scenic dam that is home to our local wildlife, this restful environment makes the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Open 7 Days
Small Winemakers Centre 426 McDonald’s Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 6800
Bistro Vinden
The menu is an eclectic compilation of foods ith special emphasis placed on fresh seasonal produce, local seafood and aged hunter beef. Produce is sourced from Vinden Estates own oanic kitchen garden and other local suppliers. Specialties include Croatian Seafood, Beef with Asian Mushrooms, Salad Nicoise and Vitello Tonnato.
Open for Lunch Saturday & Sunday 12:00-3:00pm
Vinden Estate 16 Gillard’s Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7410
Blaxlands Inn
Blaxlands are famous for their country hospitality, serving wholesome and hearty, well priced food. Dine outside under the stars or by the open fire, a truly Australian experience.
Enjoy a Hunter wine list that showcases the best of what the local boutique wineries have to offer.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday for Lunch & Dinner & on Saturday & Sunday for Breakfast.
2198 Broke Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7550
Bluetounge Brewery Café
Hunter Resort is now the site of Wine Country’s first boutique brewery. Quality wine and boutique beer are most compatible and what better way to finish a hard day of tasting in the Hunter Valley Wine Country than with a cleansing beer.
Brewery Cafe – Lunch available from 12pm til 5pm 7 days
Brewery Bar – Open 10am til late 7 days
Hunter Valley Resort Corner Hermitage Road & Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin 02 4998 7777
Bodega Restaurant & Bar
Enjoy relaxed all day dining for guests and visitors with spectacular views overlooking the lake and golf course. Select a bottle of your favourite Hunter Valley wine from the extensive wine cellar whilst enjoying the alfresco dining, and for those looking for something to enjoy in the evening, Bodega’s dance floor, laser lights and great selection of song hits will have everyone up on the dance floor.
Grand Mercure Apartments Cypress Lakes Resort 15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin 1800 061 818
Café 1843 at Lindeman’s
The purpose of hearty wholesome food and beautiful wine is to bring comfort to the soul. Café 1843 is the destination to share moments of happiness with family and friends. Café 1843 has great coffee, fresh local produce, wine by the glass or bottle and a wood fired pizza oven.
Lindeman’s Wines 119 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin 02 4993 3700
Café Enzo
Enzo is set in a Tuscan inspired village, among eclectic sandstone buildings in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Enzo is praised for its unique ambiance and enchanting court yard. Come and unwind and let the world drift away at the sacred oasis, known to locals as Enzo. Listen to chic tunes whilst feasting on Italian delicacies with homemade and locally grown produce.
Cnr Broke Road and Ekerts Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7233
Café Pokolbin Hill
Located on the grounds of Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill – corner of Broke & McDonalds Rd. Café Pokolbin Hill offers a serene outlook onto the property and the heart of the Hunter Valley.
Relax and enjoy a bite to eat before exploring the surrounding wineries or wind down afterwards with some simple homemade dishes to cleanse your palate.
Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill, Cnr Broke Road and McDonalds Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7000
Chez Pok
Indulge in one of the best gourmet experiences in the Hunter, at the multi award winning Hunter Valley institution, Chez Pok. Located at Peppers Guest House in Pokolbin, Chez Pok will take you on a flavour-laden journey of a great food and wine-growing gourmet food trail.
Open Breakfast daily 7-10am and 7.30-10.30am at weekend Dinner daily 6.30-9.30pm and Lunch Friday – Sunday 12.30 – 3pm.
Peppers Guest House Ekerts Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 8999
Drayton’s Log Press Café
Drayton’s Log Press Cafe at Drayton’s Family Wines offers morning teas, lunch and afternoon teas as well as a range of handmade and natural gifts and produce.
Open for Breakfast: 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri, 8-12pm Sat-Sunday. Lunch: 11am-4pm, Monday-Friday, 11-am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.
Drayton’s Family Wines 555 Oakley Creek Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7513
Elizabeth’s
McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant 401 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7505
Emerson’s at Pokolbin
Open for Lunch Thursday to Monday & for Dinner Friday & Saturday nights
Casaurina Estate 1014 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7733
Esca Bimbadgen
Esca Bimbadgen is situated high on a hill in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country, within the Bimbadgen Winery. Dedicated to the art of food & wine matching and education, Esca’s modern Australian cuisine, fresh local and home grown produce and spectacular views make for a truly memorable dining experience.
Esca Bimbadgen is open for lunch from 12 noon 7 days & Dinner from 6pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
Bimbadgen 790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 4666
Harrigan’s Irish Pub
Escape to Harrigan’s where you will be immersed in the authentic Irish décor and be surrounded by beautiful gardens, vineyards and mountains.
Harrigan’s tranquil and stress-free atmosphere will leave you relaxed and ready to share a traditional Beef and Guinness pie with the kids, have a pint of Kilkenny in the Beer Garden or even “try the luck of the Irish” in the Sports bar.
2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin 1800 800 522
Harvest Restaurant
Set atop Hope Estate winery and in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country, Harvest Restaurant overlooks 420 acres of rolling vineyards and picturesque lakes. The stunning view from the enormous deck is the perfect accompaniment to great wine & food.
The restaurant’s food style is of light, fresh flavours that are in pure harmony with the fabulous wines of Hope Estate. Enjoy a walk through the inspiring Great Cask Hall and sample the wines of Hope Estate at the cellar door before lunching on the top deck of Harvest.
Hope Estate 2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin 02 4993 3599
Hunter Valley Steakhouse
Located in the Heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country, the Hunter Valley Steakhouse believes in utilising and supporting our local produce suppliers, our generous and relaxed spirit create an inviting atmosphere for all occasions.
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens 2090 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 2000
Il Cacciatore Restaurant
Il Cacciatore specializes in North Italian inspired cuisine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere with friendly, attentive service.
The seasonal menu takes advantage of fresh local produce, authetic Italian ingredients and house made pastas. Il Cacciatore is fully licensed, with bar service and a wine list featuring some of Hunter’s best wines.
Open 7 nights for Dinner & Open for Lunch on Saturday & Sunday
Hermitage Lodge 609 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7639
Oishii Japanese Thai Restaurant
Oishii offers a real alternative for dining in the Hunter Valley.
The authentic Thai and Japanese restaurant offers an extensive menu including traditional favourites such as teriyaki chicken, fragrant Thai curries right through to sushi and sashimi selections as well as a variety of vegetarian dishes.
Tempus Two Cnr Broke Road & McDonalds Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7051
Old Brickworks Brasserie
With the extensive menu there is something to cater for every taste, from the signature Beer ‘n’ Beef Pie, to a light Salad or mouth watering dessert.
Match your meal with a Beer brewed right onsite in the Hunter Valley’s only Brewery – the Hunter Beer Co. With both indoor and outside seating and a children’s playground, Potters is a perfect option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Potters Brewery Resort Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin 02 4991 7922
Restaurant Botanica
Situated at the picturesque vineyard guesthouse retreat, The Vineyards Estate, Restaurant Botanica reflects its’ beautiful vineyard surrounds and provides guests with a special, fresh approach to Hunter Valley dining.
The menu is Mediterranean in style with influences coming from the seasonal changes in the kitchen garden. The wine list is extensive and showcases surrounding local talent along with embodying the teams passion for wines of the world.
Spicers Vineyard 555 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin 02 6574 7229
Restaurant Cuvee
Restaurant Cuvèe is located within the beautiful sandstone building of Peterson House, located at the “Gateway” to the Hunter Valley Vineyards. Featuring beautiful exposed aged timber beams and iron work through out, the restaurant overlooks the beautiful vineyards and cottage gardens of Peterson House.
Peterson House Cnr Broke Road and Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin 02 4998 7881
RidgeView Restaurant & Café
RidgeView is a working vineyard producing trophy winning, 100% Hunter Valley wines. RidgeView Restaurant was established to bring together the concept of perfect food/wine matching. Under the guidance of executive chef, Donna Hollis and her team, RidgeView aims to provide the ultimate culinary experience using the freshest local produce.
Open Thursday – Sunday for Lunch and Dinner (all day dining), Open Friday – Sunday for Breakfast
Ridgeview Estate 273 Sweetwater Road, Pokolbin 02 6574 7332
Roberts Circa 1876 Restaurant
The cuisine is European and only the finest, freshest and highest quality produce is served in Roberts Restaurant which is located amongst the vineyards in a slab cottage, dated circa 1876. Filled with rustic antiques it offers charm, elegance and a sense of history.
Open seven days for Lunch and Dinner
Halls Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7330
Robin Drayton Wines
Relax on the wide covered verandah while enjoying uninterrupted views of the majestic Brokenback Mountain Range. Browse through the family history museum or pick up a present from our gift gallery. If gourmet goodies are your style, indulge your taste buds with our delightful Devonshire teas or locally produced oils, vinegars, tapenades and dukkahs.
Cnr McDonalds Road and Pokolbin Mountain Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7523
San Martino Italian Restaurant
Open 7 nights for dinner.
Hunter Valley Resort Cnr Hermitage Road & Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin 02 4998 7777
The Beltree on Hermitage
Boasting a menu that is changes weekly and utilising produce from their own vegetable and herb garden, Beltree offers a unique dining experience by hosts Jess and Guy Parkinson.
Beltree Trattoria is open Friday – Sunday Lunch, Friday and Saturday Dinner and Sunday of a Long weekend, Sunday Breakfast . Any time for intimate boutique weddings and special events.
266 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin 02 6574 7216
The Cellar Restaurant
Centrally located in the heart of Pokolbin, just a short stroll from the world class Hunter Valley Gardens and within easy access to wineries and golf clubs, The Cellar Restaurant offers rustic Mediterranean inspired cuisine in elegant yet relaxed surroundings.
Hunter Valley Gardens Village Broke Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7584
The Mill Restaurant
Tuscany Wine Estate’s Restaurant “The Mill”, has had rave reviews regarding the incredible diversity with modern Hunter cuisine. Named after the windmill on the corner of our property, the Mill has it all, good wine, good food and good times.
Open 7 days for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tuscany Wine Estate Resort Cnr Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin 02 4998 7288
The Verandah Restaurant
Located at Calais Estate, The Verandah Restaurant offers awesome modern Australian food served “Tapas Style” with amazing views over the vineyards, mountains, dam and surroundings.
Open for Lunch & Dinner Thurs-Sun
Calais Estate 151 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin 02 4998 7231
Twine Restaurant
Twine at Wynwood Estate is the ultimate for those who enjoy modern Australian food with a twist. Enjoy “Twine style Chilli mud crab”, half dozen oysters done six different ways or for something sweet, try Raspberry semifreddo. Overlooking the picturesque vineyards, Twine spills out onto a rose-trimmed courtyard, perfect for lunch in the sunshine, or evening cocktails under the stars.
Open 7 days for lunch, Friday & Saturday for “a la carte” and Sunday evening for “Fireside Dining menu”.
Wynwood Estate 310 Oakley Creek Road, Pokolbin 02 4998 7449