Scone – The Thoroughbred
The tastefully refurbished Thoroughbred Bakery, Bar & Restaurant is located in an iconic building in the heart of Australia’s horse capital.
Newcastle West – Bar Mellow
Bar Mellow is a stylish wine bar in Newcastle West by the Blue Kahunas team, offering wine, cocktails and classy, laid-back vibes.
Merewether: Sapphire Indian Restaurant
At Sapphire Indian Restaurant, expect a flavoursome, upmarket Indian dining experience with beautifully set tables and welcoming staff.
Getting to the heart of ethical eating
Meet the meat farmer who is challenging people to put animal ethics on the top of their menus
Lisa McGuigan’s Rebirth: New Wines, New Era, and a Cellar Door Like No Other
Explore Lisa McGuigan’s Renaissance Collection and striking new cellar door at VAMP Wine Rooms in Pokolbin.
The best of the West
The western end of Newcastle’s CBD has undergone a rebirth in recent years with an impressive food and drink scene and plenty of choices for retail therapy.
Knead to know: the Hunter’s irresistible bakeries
Here’s your guide to some of the most delicious baked goods in the Hunter: from cinnamon sugar croissants to wholesome loaves of sourdough, get ready to indulge.
Newcastle Beach: Rustica
Rustica’s iconic location and rustic-chic decor make it a stunning Mediterranean-inspired spot to dine in style
Newcastle: Lock’s Paddock
Lock’s Paddock in Newcastle East blends Italian-Spanish flavours with cheese wheel theatrics for an unforgettable dining experience.
Nelson Bay: Inner Light Tea Rooms
The heritage-listed Inner Light Tea Rooms, are famous for their generously sized, freshly baked scones with lashings of jam and cream.