The Deck Café and Gartelmann Wines have long been one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable and beloved destinations.

When restaurateur Jen O'Brien and Chef Brian Duncan opened Hunters Quarter in 2016, they brought a vision of fine dining to the Hunter Valley that would set a new benchmark for the region. Nestled within the premium Pooles Rock Vineyard in Pokolbin, their restaurant has become synonymous with elegant, seasonally driven cuisine and breathtaking vineyard views.

Three musicians walked into a roastery …. and created something special! Mike Raper, Ben Greenslade-Stanton and Marty Farrugia launched Sidecar Coffee Roasters in 2021, bringing twenty years of friendship and creative expertise from Sydney's music scene to the Hunter Valley's coffee culture.

There’s a fresh energy moving through Bimbadgen Estate as one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable wine and hospitality destinations steps confidently into a new chapter. With key leadership appointments, rising winemaking talent, and a renewed culinary vision at Esca Restaurant, Bimbadgen is embracing change while staying true to its heritage.

If the Hunter Valley had a single location that captured its spirit, its sense of family, flavour, and generous hospitality, it would be Ben Ean.

Welcoming visitors to the Hunter Valley's famed wine country, The Valley Brewhouse stands as a testament to both regional history and the evolution of Australia's craft beer movement.

Enjoy spring culinary experiences in Wine Country with our Hunter Valley dining guide!

As the Hunter Valley shakes off winter chills and bursts into brilliant spring blooms, there's no better time to experience everything that Hunter Valley Resort + Farm has to offer. This extraordinary 100-acre playground in the heart of Pokolbin is where families create memories, friends reconnect, and the best of Wine Country comes together in one spectacular location.

Tucked inside Cessnock's historic Railway Hotel, Ocha Japanese & Thai Restaurant has become a local favourite for anyone craving quality Asian food without leaving town. As the sister venue to Oishii Japanese & Thai Restaurant, Ocha brings the same focus on fresh, authentic cooking to the heart of the Hunter Valley.

Enjoy spring culinary experiences in Wine Country with our Hunter Valley dining guide!

The Hunter Valley comes alive this September with the D'Vine Wine and Food Festival, showcasing Pokolbin's culinary and viticultural excellence. Scheduled for 19-21 September, this weekend extravaganza offers once-yearly experiences that are unmissable for food and wine enthusiasts.

Enjoy spring culinary experiences in Wine Country with our Hunter Valley dining guide!

Credit: Megann Evans Photography When Chef James Orlowski moved Estancia to its new home at Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove earlier this...

With spring arriving in wine country, Hungerford Hill is offering a collection of wines that showcase the season's lighter, fresher characteristics, making them ideal companions for warmer-weather entertaining.

In the heart of Lovedale on the stunning grounds of Gartelmann Wines, The Deck Cafe has become one of the Hunter Valley's most beloved dining destinations. Located on the deck overlooking the dam in young forest bushland, this family-owned establishment offers an unforgettable experience that perfectly captures the essence of Hunter Valley hospitality.

Amongst the rolling vineyards of Pokolbin at the picturesque Hermitage Lodge, Pescara Restaurant tells a story of love, tradition, and the pursuit of culinary authenticity.

Enjoy autumn culinary experiences in Wine Country with our Hunter Valley dining guide!

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This estate offers everything visitors are looking for when they flock to the region, and if you only have time to visit one place, Ben Ean should be at the top of your list.

Ocha Japanese Thai Restaurant, located in the historic Railway Hotel in Cessnock has quickly established itself as a premier dining destination for those seeking authentic Asian flavours in the Hunter Valley.