Dining Out

Visit Wollombi, Hunter Valley Wine CountryThere are a number of dining options in Wollombi. Further afield are Cessnock, Broke and the main Hunter Valley vineyard district, which have a greater choice of restaurants and cafes.

Please book early for Saturday night reservations at Panino Restaurant in Wollombi, as the village can get busy.

‘Hall’s Private Transfer Service’ offer return restaurant transfers to the main vineyards district for $200 per couple – to book simply contact Peter by email or phone 0431 810 548.

DINE-IN MEALS
These meals have been designed to either BBQ at your retreat, reheat or simply enjoy! Please allow 7 days notice to order. Enjoy BBQ dinner packs, meals from Mojos Deli, or cheese and antipasto platters from the Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop.
Download the menu.
PANINO RESTAURANT, DELI AND CAFE
Delicious Italian style food in the heart of the village. Licensed and BYO. Gourmet sausages, meats and cheeses, fresh pastries, goumet produce and many other delicacies.
Phone: 4998-3403
Visit the Panino website …
CAFE WOLLOMBI
Real home cooking – hearty lunches and big breakfasts. Opposite the General Store in the Wollombi village. Visit their Facebook page.
Phone: 4998-3220
Download the breakfast menu …
Download the lunch menu …
WOLLOMBI TAVERN
Home of Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice, the Tavern is a friendly and interesting spot to stop for a snack or meal in the dining room or on the verandah – or enjoy a picnic on the lawn.
Phone: 4998-3261
Visit the Wollombi Tavern website …
TWINE HOME STORE
Serving coffee and cake, cheese and anti-pasto platters. Within the grounds of The Gate Gallery, just 2kms along the road towards Cessnock.
Phone: 4998-3331

 

PICNICS IN THE VINEYARDS
Looking for something a little different to do next time you visit Somewhere Unique?? Why not ride, walk or drive down to Wollombi Wines and enjoy a picnic in a secluded spot amongst the vineyard … picnic table, blanket and cushions, ice bucket, bottled water and a delicious basket of goodies can all be yours!
Phone: 4998-3427
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RESTAURANTS FURTHER AFIELD
If you feel like a nice drive, there is a wide range of cafes and restaurants around a 30-40 minute drive from Wollombi. Head to Pokolbin, Broke or Lovedale and enjoy a great day out!

Some of our favourites include:

Margan Restaurant at Margan Wines, Broke
Muse Dining at Hungerford Hill, Pokolbin
Bistro Molines at Tallavera Grove, Mount View
Twine Restaurant, Pokolbin (with a great ‘Fireside Sundays’ dinner menu!)
Mojos on Wilderness, Lovedale
Majors Lane Restaurant, Lovedale
Leaves and Fishes, Lovedale
Briar Grillade at Briar Ridge, Mount View
Restaurant Botanica, Pokolbin

PUBS IN THE HUNTER VALLEY
The Sydney Morning Herald have released their 2012 Good Pub Food Guide, and a number of pubs around Cessnock have made the grade!

If you are looking for a good pub feed, why not consider: The Australia Hotel, Bellbird Hotel, The Cessnock Hotel, Harrigan’s Irish Pub, Peden’s Hotel, Potters Brewery, or the Royal Oak Hotel.

The Royal Oak Hotel in Cessnock, and Harrigan’s Irish Pub in Pokolbin were also “One Schooner Winners”.