Guidebook for Cessnock
Food Scene
Modern Australian
Fine dining, Special occasion
$145 average per person
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Muse Restaurant
2450 Broke RdModern Australian
Fine dining, Special occasion
$145 average per person
Lunch & Dinner Menu
5 Course Tasting Menu Winter 2017
5 course tasting menu $100 per person | with 5 matching wines 75ml pour + $45 per person | additional artisan cheese course $10 per person | wine flight of 3 wines 60ml pour with cheese course +$18 per person
Salt Baked Beetroot ▪ Goats Curd ▪ Hazelnuts ▪ Radicchio
margan white label verdelho 2016
Margan Hens Egg ▪ Jerusalem Artichoke ▪ Celeriac ▪ Parmesan
margan breaking ground albariño 2017
Pork Belly ▪ Apple ▪ Fennel ▪ Crackling
margan breaking ground barbera 2015
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Margan Restaurant & Winery
1238 Milbrodale RdLunch & Dinner Menu
5 Course Tasting Menu Winter 2017
5 course tasting menu $100 per person | with 5 matching wines 75ml pour + $45 per person | additional artisan cheese course $10 per person | wine flight of 3 wines 60ml pour with cheese course +$18 per person
Salt Baked Beetroot ▪ Goats Curd ▪ Hazelnuts ▪ Radicchio
margan white label verdelho 2016
Margan Hens Egg ▪ Jerusalem Artichoke ▪ Celeriac ▪ Parmesan
margan breaking ground albariño 2017
Pork Belly ▪ Apple ▪ Fennel ▪ Crackling
margan breaking ground barbera 2015
Vegetarian Menu
Vegetarian
2 Course Experience
Per Person
$69.00
3 Course Experience
Per Person
$79.00
Entree
Heirloom Tomato
Wasabi mascarpone, carrot top pesto, sourdough crisps
Pea Croquette
Mint, ewe yoghurt, binnorie fetta
Today's Soup
Haloumi, red wine reduction, garden herbs
Lunch Menu
Lunch
2 Course Experience
$69.00
3 Course Experience
$79.00
To Start
Antipasti Share Plate for Two
$55.00
Grilled Flat Bread,
Baba ganoush, hummus, tahina
$14.00
10% surcharge on public holidays
Vegan Menu
Entree
Fried Baby Artichoke
Garden herbs, vino cotto
Pea Croquette
Mint, flaxseed, yoghurt
Melon
Cucumber, anise myrtle sorbet
Mains
Spiced Cauliflower
Farro, orange, pom
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Restaurant Botanica
555 Hermitage RdVegetarian Menu
Vegetarian
2 Course Experience
Per Person
$69.00
3 Course Experience
Per Person
$79.00
Entree
Heirloom Tomato
Wasabi mascarpone, carrot top pesto, sourdough crisps
Pea Croquette
Mint, ewe yoghurt, binnorie fetta
Today's Soup
Haloumi, red wine reduction, garden herbs
Lunch Menu
Lunch
2 Course Experience
$69.00
3 Course Experience
$79.00
To Start
Antipasti Share Plate for Two
$55.00
Grilled Flat Bread,
Baba ganoush, hummus, tahina
$14.00
10% surcharge on public holidays
Vegan Menu
Entree
Fried Baby Artichoke
Garden herbs, vino cotto
Pea Croquette
Mint, flaxseed, yoghurt
Melon
Cucumber, anise myrtle sorbet
Mains
Spiced Cauliflower
Farro, orange, pom
Drinks & Nightlife
This fabulous little pub at the road junction in Wollombi is the home of Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice, a dangerous brew of port, brandy and wine. On weekends, the tavern is a favourite pit stop for motorbike clubs (the nonscary sort). You can camp for free in the meadow (no showers).
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The Wollombi Tavern
2994 Great N RdThis fabulous little pub at the road junction in Wollombi is the home of Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice, a dangerous brew of port, brandy and wine. On weekends, the tavern is a favourite pit stop for motorbike clubs (the nonscary sort). You can camp for free in the meadow (no showers).
This new craft brewery is run by an enthusiastic young local and features 44-gallon-drum tables and a series of delicious beers; let the staff talk you through what's on tap. Good sharing platters of cold meats are available to soak it all up. It's near the train station in handsome Dungog, which makes a good stop if you're heading north.
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Tinshed Brewery
109 Dowling StThis new craft brewery is run by an enthusiastic young local and features 44-gallon-drum tables and a series of delicious beers; let the staff talk you through what's on tap. Good sharing platters of cold meats are available to soak it all up. It's near the train station in handsome Dungog, which makes a good stop if you're heading north.
Everything Else
A comfortable Irish pub with beef-and-Guinness pies on the menu, a sprawling beer garden and live bands most weekends. Sitting on the deck here is a convivial Hunter Valley pleasure.
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Harrigans Irish Pub
2090 Broke RdA comfortable Irish pub with beef-and-Guinness pies on the menu, a sprawling beer garden and live bands most weekends. Sitting on the deck here is a convivial Hunter Valley pleasure.
Spanning over 25 acres, be amazed by the sensational sights, colours, and fragrances of the ten stunning feature gardens at Hunter Valley Gardens. Explore the thousands of flowers, trees, and shrubs with discovery at every turn.
http://www.hvg.com.au/
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Giardini di Hunter Valley
2090 Broke RdSpanning over 25 acres, be amazed by the sensational sights, colours, and fragrances of the ten stunning feature gardens at Hunter Valley Gardens. Explore the thousands of flowers, trees, and shrubs with discovery at every turn.
http://www.hvg.com.au/
Sightseeing
Great North walk is a much-loved, iconic bushwalk that was created in order to celebrate the Bicentennial year of 1988. It travels all the way from Sydney to Newcastle, following through not only Watagans National Park, but also Jilliby State Conservation Area and Brisbane Water National Park. Walkers can opt to enjoy short sections of it or do the entire thing in around 14 days.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/watagans-national-park/great-north-walk/walking
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Watagans National Park
Mount Faulk RoadGreat North walk is a much-loved, iconic bushwalk that was created in order to celebrate the Bicentennial year of 1988. It travels all the way from Sydney to Newcastle, following through not only Watagans National Park, but also Jilliby State Conservation Area and Brisbane Water National Park. Walkers can opt to enjoy short sections of it or do the entire thing in around 14 days.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/watagans-national-park/great-north-walk/walking
Parks & Nature
If you have children and its too early for wine tasting then go to the Zoo. We were surprised with how many variety of animals they had, from petting areas with Goats, Dear, Sheep etc through to Lion and Tiger enclosures and both Crocodiles and Alligators. It is very clean and well kept with all animals have plenty of space. There are plenty of picnic areas where you can take your own food which is a great facility
https://www.huntervalleyzoo.com.au/
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Zoo della Valle di Hunter
138 Lomas LnIf you have children and its too early for wine tasting then go to the Zoo. We were surprised with how many variety of animals they had, from petting areas with Goats, Dear, Sheep etc through to Lion and Tiger enclosures and both Crocodiles and Alligators. It is very clean and well kept with all animals have plenty of space. There are plenty of picnic areas where you can take your own food which is a great facility
https://www.huntervalleyzoo.com.au/
Arts & Culture
The Hunter Valley is home to a range of talented creative and cultural people whose skills have contributed to an emerging and evolving arts precinct. There is a range of sculpture, music, fine arts and crafts and performing arts to discover including sculpture parks, theatre, live music and artist studios. Check our events section for all current exhibitions and performances.
http://www.huntervalleyvisitorcentre.com.au/things-do/arts-culture/
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Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre
455 Wine Country DrThe Hunter Valley is home to a range of talented creative and cultural people whose skills have contributed to an emerging and evolving arts precinct. There is a range of sculpture, music, fine arts and crafts and performing arts to discover including sculpture parks, theatre, live music and artist studios. Check our events section for all current exhibitions and performances.
http://www.huntervalleyvisitorcentre.com.au/things-do/arts-culture/
Shopping
Established in 2002, Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese has three retail stores within New South Wales. Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese is the place to stock up on local, Australian and imported Artisan Cheese, Gourmet Delights, Gelato that is made on site, Cured meats and accompaniments.
At Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese we also offer Cheese Platters, Antipasto Platters and a selection of different Olives.
Grab a cup of coffee and a slice of House Made Baked Cheesecake, sit outside and enjoy the view.
http://smellycheese.net.au/
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Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop
2188 Broke RdEstablished in 2002, Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese has three retail stores within New South Wales. Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese is the place to stock up on local, Australian and imported Artisan Cheese, Gourmet Delights, Gelato that is made on site, Cured meats and accompaniments.
At Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese we also offer Cheese Platters, Antipasto Platters and a selection of different Olives.
Grab a cup of coffee and a slice of House Made Baked Cheesecake, sit outside and enjoy the view.
http://smellycheese.net.au/