There are cafés that serve coffee, and then there are places that make you want to stay. Sidecar Roasters, on Maitland Street in Branxton, is firmly the latter. And in winter, it becomes something even more compelling.

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There’s a particular kind of pleasure in arriving somewhere without expectation and leaving with the quiet certainty that you’ve discovered something just before everyone else does. Branxton is beginning to feel like that place.

There's something about a craft beer that tastes even better when there's a chill in the air. As the Hunter Valley settles into its cooler months, the vines stripped bare and the mornings sharp with frost, The Valley Brewhouse comes into its own as one of the region's most welcoming and characterful places to pull up a chair and linger a little longer.

There are plenty of reasons to linger in the Hunter Valley, but Sabor in the Hunter Dessert Bar gives you one of the sweetest.

Few names in the Hunter carry the weight of Ben Ean.

There’s something shifting in the heart of Pokolbin, and if you’ve visited Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort before, you might think you already know it. The sweeping golf course, the villas tucked into the hills, the long views across vines to the Brokenback Range, it’s always been one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable destinations.

There are places you visit, and places you keep coming back to. Hunter Valley Resort + Farm, on the corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane in the heart of Pokolbin, has a way of becoming the latter.

Tucked into 55 hectares of lush vines and olive groves at Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove, Estancia Adina blends relaxed elegance with bold, seasonal flavours. Sweeping vineyard views set the stage for a dining experience that's both inviting and memorable.

For more than a quarter of a century, the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company has been proving that the Hunter is about far more than wine. With Easter approaching and shelves brimming with handcrafted creations, there’s never been a better time to rediscover this local icon. Owner Jo Clarke can still remember when the idea for her business first took hold.

Harrigan's Hunter Valley continues to be the perfect destination for visitors exploring Wine Country, offering a blend of casual dining, live entertainment and family-friendly hospitality in the heart of Pokolbin.

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.