Our guide to the best cellar doors with onsite restaurants

While the Hunter Valley provides ample opportunities for cellar door hopping, sometimes all you want is to kick back in one spot for a few hours. Ideally, somewhere that has both food and wine covered, so you hardly have to move a muscle for the afternoon.

To help you out, we’ve created this guide to the best Hunter Valley wineries and cellar doors for lunch. All that's left to do is sit back, relax, and wine and dine the day away.

Baumé at Ben Ean

A family-friendly atmosphere, an extensive menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and a spacious, sunlit deck all make Baumé an ideal meeting place for family and friends. After lunch, wander next door to Ben Ean to taste a range of wines including Savannah Estate, Gunpowder Wines, Lisa McGuigan Wines, and even Penfolds.
Where: 119 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

Bistro Molines next to Carillion Wines

Nestled into the foothills of the Hunter Valley’s Mount View area, Bistro Molines draws visitors from all over the world and has become a tourist destination. The restaurant, situated right next door to Carillion Wines has a very European feel to it with sophisticated yet rustic French Provincial dishes with an always-evolving menu.
Where: 749 Mount View Rd, Mount View

Boydell’s Cellar Door and Restaurant

Boydell’s Cellar Door and Restaurant is a one-stop-shop for quality wine and food in Morpeth. Taste Boydell’s boutique wines in a space that merges owners Daniel and Jane Maroulis’ modern approach to winemaking with the history of Boydell’s. Keep coming back for the seasonal menu chock-full of local produce.
Where: 2 Green St, Morpeth

Cézan at Krinklewood

Set to open in 2025, Cézan Trattoria & Bar is a celebration of Mediterranean sensibilities offering a farm-to-plate grazing-style experience. Sit under the dappled light at Krinklewood, sip on their extraordinary wines, and nibble on their fresh eats.
Where: 712 Wollombi Rd, Broke

The Deck Cafe at Gartelmann Wines

If you’re after more of a cafe-style lunch alongside your wine tasting, stop by The Deck Cafe at Gartelmann Wines and perch yourself on the deck overlooking the large pond. The relaxed cellar door at Gartelmann Wines is an ideal spot for an afternoon wine tasting.
Where: 701 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

Esca at Bimbadgen

After taking in the iconic belltower as you make your way to Esca at Bimbadgen, you’ll be treated to hilltop views over the valley in a space that lets the outside in. The menu – separated into From the Garden, From the Land, From the Sea and Cheese & Dessert sections – changes seasonally, so no doubt you’ll want to return to try what each new season has to offer.
Where: 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

Estancia Osteria at Adina Vineyard

Inspired by Italy’s osterias – a type of informal eatery or tavern, often family-run – Estancia Osteria is a place to enjoy innovative and creative cuisine with friends and family with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Expect flavours from the Mediterranean, cooked over fire, giving the food a fiery edge. Before or after your meal, pop into Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove’s cellar door and taste their unique blend of wines.
Where: 492 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

EXP. Restaurant next to M&J Becker Wines

Whilst technically not an on-site restaurant, it’s the next best thing. Both businesses are located within the Pokolbin Village area, and both are incredibly impressive. Drop in for a late afternoon wine tasting at M&J Becker and make sure to book ahead for a unique dining experience at  EXP. Restaurant.
Where: 2188 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

The Gates Restaurant at Leogate Estate Wines

Dining at The Gates Restaurant at Leogate Estate Wines is a treat for the senses. Sit alfresco to take in the picturesque surroundings as you dine on a menu full of elevated takes on local produce. The cellar door also offers a premium experience, and there’s even a bar food menu if you’re still hungry after lunch.
Where: 1693 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

Hunters Quarter at Pooles Rock Wines

Hunters Quarter strikes the balance between approachable and sophisticated, making it a lovely spot for a lunch overlooking the vineyards. With a 3-course a la carte menu, five-course degustation menu, and a dedicated vegan menu, you’re spoilt for choice. After lunch, head over to the Pooles Rock Wines cellar door to taste classic Hunter Valley drops.
Where: 576 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin

Iron Gate Kitchen at Iron Gate Estate Wines

Officially opening to the public on Thursday, May 15 2025, The Iron Gate Kitchen will focus on fresh, seasonal produce and bold Iberian flavours. Drop by for lunch then swing into the cellar door to sample their range of wines.
Where: 178 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin

Kawul Restaurant at Calais Estate

Kawul Restaurant focuses on using native ingredients as a way of paying homage to the Wonnarua people, whose land the restaurant is situated on. It’s ideal for a more casual lunch and is conveniently located on the same property as boutique winery Calais Estate. Sipping a red by the fireplace at the cellar door makes for a cosy afternoon.
Where: 151 Palmers Ln, Rothbury

Margan Restaurant & Winery

Margan is known for its estate-grown, estate-made ethos that shines through in both its wines and on-site restaurant. With a kitchen garden, olive trees, beehives, and free-range chickens all on the Margan property, you know you’re eating hyper-locally. Follow up your lunch with a tasting at the cellar door and you’ve got yourself a stellar afternoon in the Hunter.
Where: 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke

Muse Restaurant next to Hungerford Hill Wines

One of Pokolbin’s best restaurants, Muse Restaurant, offers a unique and award-winning dining experience in the heart of Wine Country on Broke Road right next door to the equally impressive, Hungerford Hill Winery.
Where: 2450 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

Restaurant Cuvee at Peterson House

Peterson House is the home of sparkling wine in the Hunter, so a visit to the cellar door is a must for lovers of a good bubbly. When you’re done tasting, head into Restaurant Cuvee for a long, leisurely lunch, where there are plenty of dishes to share with friends, plus a comprehensive dessert menu.
Where: 2457 Broke Rd, Rothbury

The Wood at Brokenwood Wines

With a slew of award-winning wines under its belt and a selection of interesting wine tastings available to sample its premium drops, Brokenwood Wines is a stand-out in the Hunter Valley. Accompany your tasting with a visit to onsite restaurant The Wood for modern Australian small and large plates – all with a suggested wine to match.
Where: 401-427 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

Vines Restaurant at Hollydene Estate

Another fantastic casual lunch option for a day of wining and dining, Vines Restaurant at Hollydene Estate is a little further from the main cluster of cellar doors in Pokolbin, Lovedale, and Broke, but it's well worth a visit. Stop by the Hollydene Estate cellar door for a tasting first, then linger over lunch and a glass of vino at Vines Restaurant.
Where: 3483 Golden Hwy, Jerrys Plains

Wildstreak Kitchen at Peter Drayton Wines

Enjoy delicious platters, share plates, and gourmet pizza straight from the outdoor pizza oven from the onsite kitchen, as you sit outside on the pavilion. While a tasting of Peter Drayton’s award-winning wines at the cellar door is always a delight, try ordering a tasting flight to your table as you dine.
Where: 694 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

Yellow Billy Restaurant at Piggs Peake Winery

Experience food cooked over a custom-built fire at Yellow Billy Restaurant, situated at Piggs Peake Winery in Pokolbin. Taste the eclectic wines of Piggs Peake before sitting down for a meal designed to share at Yellow Billy, either alfresco or inside in the light-filled restaurant. The menu spans cuisines from across the globe and changes regularly, so you’ll want to keep coming back for more.
Where: 697 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

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