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1. Iron Gate Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(150)
$$$$
• Spanish • Pokolbin
Booked 15 times today
Iron Gate Kitchen is the brand new, premium casual restaurant at Iron Gate Estate in the Hunter Valley. Our restaurant showcases fresh, seasonal produce and bold Iberian flavours. Our relaxed, rustic approach to Mediterranean cuisine is designed for sun-drenched dining, with a focus on wood, smoke, fire and the grill. The menu follows Mediterranean tradition—designed to share, encouraging guests to slow down and savour the afternoon. Dine surrounded by vineyards and Mediterranean-inspired architecture, just steps from where our estate-grown wines are made—perfectly paired with your meal. We recommend securing your booking in advance to ensure you don’t miss out.Open Friday - Tuesday Breakfast | 9am-11:30am | Friday - Sunday Lunch | 12pm-4pm | Friday - TuesdayDinner | 5:30pm-10pm (Happy Hour 5-6pm) | Friday evenings onlyPlease note: A service charge of 5% is applied to all parties of 12+
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2. Lovedale Brewbar
3.1
Good(25)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 4 times today
Looking for a delicious meal in a relaxed and casual setting? Lovedale Brewbar is the perfect spot, whether you’re unwinding after a long day, enjoying a date night, or catching up with friends and family. Great food, refreshing drinks, and good times await at Lovedale Brewbar.
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3. Gather
4.1
Excellent(31)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Hunter Valley
Booked 3 times today
locally sourced. casually served. socially shared.Gather is a relaxed steakhouse experience built around the best of Australian produce. The menu featuresquality cuts, seasonal sides, and ingredients sourced from trusted local producers—crafted for everydaydining, not just special occasions.As the evening unfolds, Gather becomes a warm, social space where great meat meets great wine. Ourcurated list highlights regional favourites and reserve selections, perfectly paired to bring out the best in everydish.Gather is where locals come together over honest food, good conversation, and the simple joy of sharing ameal.
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4. The Restaurant at Tower Lodge
4.4
Awesome(35)
$$$$
• Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 2 times today
Set under soaring ceilings with fans languidly circling above, the restaurant and its adjoining terraces are the venues for a relaxed, yet refined a la carte dining experience. Start with drinks by the fireplace in the adjoining lounge or by the courtyard fountain on a balmy summer evening. Guests as well as visitors can enjoy lunch and dinner seven days at Tower Lodge. Drawing fresh local produce from a community of local Hunter Valley producers and growers, as well as from the Hope family’s own Angus cattle farms in the lush green pastures of the Upper Hunter, the menu is a culinary experience of the region best shared with a loved one, or with family and friends around the table.Within view - or easy walking distance - is the kitchen garden where the kitchen and gardening teams tend to a growing section of edibles including herbs greens and native ingredients. Just across the way is a pasture home to the Hope’s own very local Angus cattle.
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5. Harkham Wine Bar
4.6
Exceptional(50)
$$$$
• Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 3 times today
Harkham Wine Bar is a casual and approachable bar and eatery in Pokolbin, New South Wales, on site at Harkham Wines. Open for weekend lunches & dinners, snacks and casual drinks, the menu offers a range of contemporary Australian dishes - tapas style - drawing from a wide range of flavours and cuisine inspirations. Dishes, including antipasti, seafood, tacos, share plates and snacks. All are made fresh on site for standout flavour. The restaurant is closely located near other wineries and attractions, making it ideal for day trips or weekend getaways. With a casual and relaxed atmosphere it's perfect for groups and couples alike. Private experiences are available for special occasions, and the outdoor restaurant is dog-friendly, so you can bring your pet along. VENUE HOURS11am - 4pm on Thursdays and 11am - 10pm Friday to Sunday.KITCHEN HOURSlunch - 12pm -3:30pm . Dinner- 5pm-8pm
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6. Usher Tinkler Wines
4.7
Exceptional(16)
$$$$
• Winery • Pokolbin
Booked 3 times today
Situated in a renovated church in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, we offer a unique style of wine tasting. Visit our Cellar Door to see how we combine Usher’s authentic yet innovative winemaking style with a premium salumi and cheese experience.
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7. voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(44)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 2 times today
Location: Located just off the main hotel lobbyFarm, forage and graze our delectable menu featuring ingredients from our own grounds at Kirkton Park and from local Hunter Valley Producers. Embark on a new venture to leave as light an environmental footprint as possible, while still staying true to our authentic regional location. Open 5:30pm to 9:00pm on Friday and Saturday, bookings are highly recommended. Opening times may vary
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8. Tower Whiskey Distillery
4.6
Exceptional(14)
$$$$
• Distillery • Pokolbin
A first for the Hunter Valley, Tower Whiskey Distillery offers hosted tasting experiences of our initial release Single Cask, Single Malt Whiskeys. Our range of whiskeys are distilled, aged and bottled on-site at the Distillery. Guests can enjoy tasting our whiskeys while also learning about the process of whiskey distillation and ageing.
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9. Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar
3.7
Very Good(40)
$$$$
• Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 1 time today
Buffet breakfast daily is bright, fun and entertaining – a meeting place for family, good mates and colleagues. All the usual fare with espresso coffee available offers arguably the best value proposition in the region. Bistro lunch is casual – burgers, sangas and salads. Kids are looked after too. The Bar features live entertainment on the weekend best enjoyed with a cold beverage and the warm sun on your back. Casual dining and a social bar where Golf members, Resort guests and Shire locals celebrate long afternoons simply enjoying time with family and good friends.
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10. Oak & Vine Cypress Lakes
4.6
Exceptional(25)
$$$$
• Contemporary Asian • Pokolbin
Booked 2 times today
Delve into the culinary delights of Oak & Vine Cypress Lakes, a hidden gem of the Hunter Valley located on Thompsons Road in Pokolbin. This restaurant offers a discerning diners a meal that quintessentially represents the Hunter Valley, whether you choose to dine alfresco or take in views of the pool and manicured ground or head in side for a vibrant and relaxed atmosphere. Chef Vinura de Silva pairs exclusive regional wine staples with Asian fusion dishes like coconut roti with chilli onion sambal to start, or Ceylon tea smoked duck breast with roasted beetroot emulsion, orange, feta, and lemongrass foam. Treat yourself to a sous vide rack of lamb with papadum and curry leaf crust, eggplant moju and sweet tamarind sauce, accompanied by a glass of Margan Cabernet Sauvignon. This is truly a dining experience to remember and we look forward to welcoming you to our stunning and intimate dining venue.

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  • Stephanie
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Absolutely stunning venue and the staff were so polite, happy and welcoming. The food was divine, we didn't have to wait long and the music just made it feel incredibly peaceful and high class. I will definitely be coming back and recommending it to everyone!
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    The Restaurant at Tower Lodge$$$$• Australian• Pokolbin
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    4.4
  • diana
    London •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Lovely wine tasting before a delicious lunch. Beautiful setting - octopus, artichokes and croquettes stood out
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    Iron Gate Kitchen$$$$• Spanish• Pokolbin
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    4.7
  • Jessica
    New South Wales •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Had Mother’s Day lunch here. Food was delicious!! Our absolute favourite dish was the brisket pizza but everything was top notch it was so hard to choose. The cocktails were fab and the vibes were amazing and the staff were so polite and bubbly. The decor is just stunning during the day and I can imagine a perfect date night here as well.
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    Harkham Wine Bar$$$$• Australian• Pokolbin
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    4.6
  • kyungho
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 24, 2026
    I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding service we received at GATHER. As this was my first visit to Australia, the experience left me with a truly wonderful impression. In fact, I have now decided to include Australia among the countries I would very much like to visit again. Your team prepared dinner for our group of ten with great care and attention to detail, ensuring that everything was perfect from beginning to end. Both the manager and all staff members were consistently kind, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. The level of service we experienced was so exceptional that we felt genuinely compelled to leave a tip after our meal. It is rare to encounter such thoughtful and dedicated hospitality. Please accept my heartfelt thanks once again for making our evening so memorable. Sincerely, Kyung Ho Lee
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    Gather$$$$• Modern Australian• Hunter Valley
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    4.1
  • Kristy
    New South Wales •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Apr 18, 2026
    We had a lovely dinner at the Brewbar, highly recommend you make a booking to secure a table because it fills up fast!
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    Lovedale Brewbar$$$$• Modern Australian• Pokolbin
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    3.1

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