Ward off the chill this winter with a meal by the fireplace

Getting away to the Hunter Valley this winter?

The region is known for its abundance of quality restaurants as well as excellent wineries – perfect for escaping the chill. Warm up fireside at these Hunter Valley restaurants with a fireplace.

Amanda’s on the Edge

A feature on the Hunter Valley dining scene for over 20 years, Amanda’s on the Edge feels like a cosy country home; ideal for a long Sunday lunch. The food spans flavour influences from around the globe, and there's plenty of choice for your $120 per person dining experience, which includes an entree, main, and a bottle of wine to share between two.
Where: 1039 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

Boydell’s Cellar Door & Restaurant

Located in the picturesque town of Morpeth, Boydell’s Cellar Door & Restaurant offers award-winning Boydell’s wines paired with local, seasonal produce. Start off with a wine tasting in the cellar door, then eat lunch or dinner in the restaurant – all the while getting cosy thanks to the fireplace.
Where: 2 Green St, Morpeth

Blaxland Inn

Warm up by the fire with a hearty meal and a glass of wine at Blaxland Inn. The venue is open for breakfast through to dinner, there’s plenty of craft beer and local wines on offer, and the little ones will be stoked with the kids menu.
Where: 2198 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

Cafe Enzo

If it’s too chilly to dine in Cafe Enzo’s outdoor area, head inside and warm up by the fire while you sip coffee and eat a fresh, homemade meal. Cafe Enzo’s hearty meals are made with plenty of locally-grown produce too, so you know you’re supporting local when you dine at this much-loved Pokolbin venue.
Where: Broke Rd & Ekerts Rd, Pokolbin

Duke's Restaurant and Bar

Located in a historic building with plenty of character, Duke's Restaurant and Bar is an ideal spot to cosy up this winter and enjoy dishes like seared scallops with romesco sauce and chorizo or beef short rib with onion tart, carrot puree, and buttered asparagus.
Where: 9 Day St, East Maitland

Epoche Lounge Bar at voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley

Enjoy casual cocktails and food by the fireplace at Epoche Lounge Bar, located at voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley. Think woodfired pizzas, share plates, and hearty mains.
Where: 336 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin

éRemo Restaurant at Spicers Guesthouse

With a massive wine list full of local wines and drops from further afield, plus a food menu boasting modern Italian dishes, éRemo Restaurant is a place to sit back, soak in the views, and linger for a little while.
Where: 57 Ekerts Rd, Pokolbin

Harrigan’s

A staple of family-friendly dining in the Hunter Valley, Harrigan’s has plenty of spots to get cosy by the fire while you listen to live music, enjoy a meal, or sip a cocktail.
Where: 2090 Pokolbin Rd, Pokolbin

Harkham Restaurant & Bar

Serving up casual Italian fare designed to be shared, Harkham Restaurant & Bar even has a rather beautiful circular indoor fireplace – perfect for sitting around over the cooler months.
Where: 266 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin

Jimmy Joans

Jimmy Joans has a whopping six fires – five indoor and one outdoor – so there's no chance you'll go chilly here in winter. Head into this picturesque Lovedale restaurant for all day dining, cocktails, and coffee.
Where: 84 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

Margan Restaurant

Dining at Margan Restaurant is an experience to remember. This award-winning, hatted restaurant has an estate grown, estate made ethos, meaning that most produce used in the kitchen is sourced from the onsite kitchen garden and farm.
Where: 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke

Muse Restaurant

For a sophisticated, one-of-a-kind dining experience, book a table at Muse Restaurant. The menu changes with the seasons, but you can always be assured that your meal will impress. Awarded two chef hats for the 10th year in a row in the 2024 Good Food Guide Awards, Muse Restaurant focuses on cooking that is technical yet restrained, and delicately presented.
Where: 2450 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

Myrtle and Stone

Located in the historic town of Wollombi, Myrtle and Stone is a cafe and tapas bar with an extensive all-day breakfast and lunch menu – best enjoyed by the fireplace.
Where: 2877 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi

Restaurant Botanica – currently undergoing renovations

Experience warm, approachable, and regional dining at Restaurant Botanica at Spicer’s Retreats.
Where: 555 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

Restaurant Kawul

The menu at Restaurant Kawul incorporates ingredients that are native to Australia, resulting in dishes like cauliflower bites with lemon myrtle and beetroot aioli and pepper berry prawn skewers.
Where: 151 Palmers Ln, Rothbury

The Wood Restaurant at Brokenwood Wines

The Wood Restaurant at Brokenwood Wines serves contemporary Australian cuisine with a strong focus on seafood. Pair your meal with Brokenwood wines for a memorable dining experience.
Where: 401-427 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

Yellow Billy Restaurant 

Yellow Billy Restaurant is based on the art of cooking over fire. Naturally, there’s a fire for you to sit by as you dine in the courtyard.
Where: 697 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

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