Our Favourite Wineries, Restaurants, Cafés & Coffee Spots in the Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley is more than vineyards—it’s a full sensory escape for food and wine lovers. Here are some must-visit places we adore:
Wineries We Love
Vamp Wine Rooms: a bold, moody haven where art, design and exceptional wine collide for an unforgettable tasting experience.
Margan Restaurant & Winery: Organic ethos, elegant produce-led cuisine, and a serene setting.
Usher Tinkler Wines: A relaxed cellar-door with beautiful grounds and a great tasting experience.
Audrey Wilkinson Wines: Some of the most picturesque views of the Hunter Valley
Restaurants & Dining Gems
Bistro Molines: Rustic French-inspired dining in the vineyards.
Muse Restaurant: A fine-dining standout with seasonal menus.
Lillinos: Experience a slice of Italy in Lovedale - where authentic Sicilian flavours and warm hospitality make ever meal feel like a family gathering.
Boydells: Further afield at Morpeth, Boydells offer exceptional food and wine in a rustic barn setting.
Cafés & Coffee Spots
Cafe Enzo: savour brunch or lunch at Cafe Enzo - a Hunter Valley favourite set in a rustic sandstone courtyard, serving fresh, seasonal dishes with effortless country charm.
Our neighbours at Jimmy Joans: Do a fantastic coffee, snack and cocktail.
The Deck Cafe: Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, the Deck is a great stop for coffee or brunch.
How We Do It
We like to create food-and-wine trails - pair a relaxed cellar-door, follow with lunch at a vineyard restaurant, then wind down with coffee or sweets at a local café. Use the Wine & Dine Hunter food trails to guide your itinerary via region and cuisine style.
Whether you’re after luxe dining, casual vineyard fare, or the best brew and cake, the Hunter Valley delivers - and we’re happy to guide you to our favourites.