Guidebook for Belford

Maggie
Guidebook for Belford

Drinks & Nightlife

58 locals recommend
Audrey Wilkinson Wines
750 De Beyers Rd
58 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Scarborough Wine Co
179 Gillards Rd
11 locals recommend
33 locals recommend
Bimbadgen Winery
790 McDonalds Rd
33 locals recommend
Bistro Vinden
138 Gillards Road
9 locals recommend
Mistletoe Winery
771 Hermitage Rd
9 locals recommend
31 locals recommend
Brokenwood Wines
401-427 McDonalds Rd
31 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
McGuigan Wines
2144 Broke Rd
7 locals recommend
Tulloch produces wines from varieties the Hunter is renowned for, such as Semillon, Chardonnay, Verdelho and Shiraz, together with limited releases, fortified styles and a range of wines available for tasting and sales only from the Cellar Door.
13 locals recommend
Tulloch Wines
638 De Beyers Rd
13 locals recommend
Tulloch produces wines from varieties the Hunter is renowned for, such as Semillon, Chardonnay, Verdelho and Shiraz, together with limited releases, fortified styles and a range of wines available for tasting and sales only from the Cellar Door.
10 locals recommend
Ernest Hill Wines
307 Wine Country Dr
10 locals recommend
Highly recommended!
6 locals recommend
First Creek Wines
600 McDonalds Rd
6 locals recommend
Highly recommended!
Offers Award winning Sparkling Chardonnay, Moscato, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Merlot and Muscat.
Gemelli Estate
168 Palmers Ln
Offers Award winning Sparkling Chardonnay, Moscato, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Merlot and Muscat.
McLeish Estate
462 De Beyers Rd
Mount Pleasant Wines
401 Marrowbone Rd
Offers cellar door sales only and tasting
Constable Estate Vineyards
205 Gillards Rd
Offers cellar door sales only and tasting
Bookings are essential for Group Tastings and Winery tours
Oakvale Wines
1596 Broke Rd
Bookings are essential for Group Tastings and Winery tours
Marsh Estate
95 Deasys Road
Pokolbin Brothers Wines
307 Palmers Ln
Highly Recommended. Glandore Estate has one of the oldest Chardonnay vineyards in Australia and has now produced great wines from the past 3 vintages. Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Merlot, Moscato the increasingly popular Tempranillo and Alborino are all hand made.
7 locals recommend
Glandore Estate Wines
1595 Broke Rd
7 locals recommend
Highly Recommended. Glandore Estate has one of the oldest Chardonnay vineyards in Australia and has now produced great wines from the past 3 vintages. Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Merlot, Moscato the increasingly popular Tempranillo and Alborino are all hand made.
Awarded Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year for 2008.
7 locals recommend
Hanging Tree Wines
294 O'Connors Rd
7 locals recommend
Awarded Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year for 2008.
Numerous Gold Medals and Trophies, 5 Star winery rating - James Halliday 2012
9 locals recommend
Gundog Estate
101 McDonalds Rd
9 locals recommend
Numerous Gold Medals and Trophies, 5 Star winery rating - James Halliday 2012
13 locals recommend
Pepper Tree Wines
86 Halls Rd
13 locals recommend
Highly Recommended!
28 locals recommend
Piggs Peake Winery
697 Hermitage Rd
28 locals recommend
Highly Recommended!
Bookings recommended.
15 locals recommend
IronBark Hill Brewhouse
694 Hermitage Rd
15 locals recommend
Bookings recommended.
Highly Recommended!
Sobels Wines
5 Halls Rd
Highly Recommended!

Food Scene

the-cellar-restaurant.com.au (02) 4998 7584
The Cellar Restaurant
Broke Road
the-cellar-restaurant.com.au (02) 4998 7584
Spectacular restaurant and winery serving up Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, surround by stunning views of the vineyards. ridgeview.com.au P:(02) 6574 7332
8 locals recommend
RidgeView Restaurant
273 Sweetwater Rd
8 locals recommend
Spectacular restaurant and winery serving up Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, surround by stunning views of the vineyards. ridgeview.com.au P:(02) 6574 7332
Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin NSW 2320 hunterresort.com.au (02) 4998 7777
6 locals recommend
Matilda Bay Brewhouse Hunter Valley
Mistletoe Lane
6 locals recommend
Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin NSW 2320 hunterresort.com.au (02) 4998 7777
Breakfast at the weekends is not to be missed. Located in The Keith Tulloch Winery P:(02) 4998 7899
26 locals recommend
Muse Kitchen
Deasys Road
26 locals recommend
Breakfast at the weekends is not to be missed. Located in The Keith Tulloch Winery P:(02) 4998 7899
Hungerford Hill Winery Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Lunch Sat & Sun 12noon – 3.00pm Dinner Wed – Sat 6.30 – 10.00pm P 02 4998 6777
56 locals recommend
Muse Restaurant
2450 Broke Rd
56 locals recommend
Hungerford Hill Winery Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Lunch Sat & Sun 12noon – 3.00pm Dinner Wed – Sat 6.30 – 10.00pm P 02 4998 6777
Upscale Modern Australian dining in a colourful, creative space within a country farmhouse estate. P: (02) 4938 1744
Shakey Tables Restaurant
1476 Wine Country Dr
Upscale Modern Australian dining in a colourful, creative space within a country farmhouse estate. P: (02) 4938 1744
Serving up modern Australian cuisine. P: (02) 4998 7900
23 locals recommend
Amanda's on the Edge
1039 McDonalds Rd
23 locals recommend
Serving up modern Australian cuisine. P: (02) 4998 7900
Retro chic-bar/restaurant with a terrace, serving upscale international share plates and mains -- Contact 02 4998 7688 Corner of Broke & McDonald Roads Hunter Valley
39 locals recommend
Goldfish Hunter Valley Restaurant
2144 Broke Rd
39 locals recommend
Retro chic-bar/restaurant with a terrace, serving upscale international share plates and mains -- Contact 02 4998 7688 Corner of Broke & McDonald Roads Hunter Valley
Contact: 02 4998 7231
10 locals recommend
Verandah Restaurant
151 Palmers Ln
10 locals recommend
Contact: 02 4998 7231
Reservations can be made on 0249 307 029 -- Opening Hours Breakfast Saturday and Sunday 8am - 11am Lunch Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 3pm Dinner Thursday - Sunday 6pm - 10pm
11 locals recommend
Emerson's Cafe and Restaurant
6 Lovedale Rd
11 locals recommend
Reservations can be made on 0249 307 029 -- Opening Hours Breakfast Saturday and Sunday 8am - 11am Lunch Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 3pm Dinner Thursday - Sunday 6pm - 10pm
(02) 4930 ­ 9007 (Closed Christmas and Boxing Day)
41 locals recommend
The Deck Cafe Lovedale
701 Lovedale Rd
41 locals recommend
(02) 4930 ­ 9007 (Closed Christmas and Boxing Day)
02 4998 7264
22 locals recommend
EXP. Restaurant
2188 Broke Road
22 locals recommend
02 4998 7264
Phone:(02) 6574 7229 -- Hours: Wednesday6–10pm Thursday6–10pm Friday6–10pm Saturday12–10pm Sunday12–10pm MondayClosed TuesdayClosed
24 locals recommend
Restaurant Botanica
555 Hermitage Rd
24 locals recommend
Phone:(02) 6574 7229 -- Hours: Wednesday6–10pm Thursday6–10pm Friday6–10pm Saturday12–10pm Sunday12–10pm MondayClosed TuesdayClosed
Artisan Chocolate Shop -- Phone: (02) 4998 7350
8 locals recommend
Cocoa Nib
989 Hermitage Rd
8 locals recommend
Artisan Chocolate Shop -- Phone: (02) 4998 7350
Bookings are essential on (02) 4998 7499, via email enquiries@leogate.com.au
The Gates Restaurant @ Leogate Estate Wines
1693 Broke Road
Bookings are essential on (02) 4998 7499, via email enquiries@leogate.com.au
P: (02) 4998 7233 -- Charming Tuscan-inspired courtyard is open for traditional breakfast, and lunch
58 locals recommend
Cafe Enzo
Ekerts Road
58 locals recommend
P: (02) 4998 7233 -- Charming Tuscan-inspired courtyard is open for traditional breakfast, and lunch
Cheese and Wine tasting -- 02) 4998 7744
10 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Cheese Company
447 McDonalds Rd
10 locals recommend
Cheese and Wine tasting -- 02) 4998 7744
(02) 4998 7051
26 locals recommend
Oishii Japanese and Thai Restaurant
2144 Broke Rd
26 locals recommend
(02) 4998 7051
Phone:(02) 4993 3599 -- Hours: Wednesday12–3pm Thursday12–3pm Friday12–3pm, 6–8pm Saturday12–3pm, 6–8pm Sunday12–3pm Monday12–3pm Tuesday12–3pm
Harvest Restaurant
2213 Broke Rd
Phone:(02) 4993 3599 -- Hours: Wednesday12–3pm Thursday12–3pm Friday12–3pm, 6–8pm Saturday12–3pm, 6–8pm Sunday12–3pm Monday12–3pm Tuesday12–3pm
02) 4998 7776
17 locals recommend
Hunters Quarter
576 De Beyers Rd
17 locals recommend
02) 4998 7776
P: (02) 6579 1317 -- Margan uses produce from its one-acre kitchen garden and orchard in its the Meditteranean-inspired meals and complements it with Andrew Margan’s award-winning wines. A delightful atmosphere with views of the Brokenback Range.
49 locals recommend
Margan Restaurant & Winery
1238 Milbrodale Rd
49 locals recommend
P: (02) 6579 1317 -- Margan uses produce from its one-acre kitchen garden and orchard in its the Meditteranean-inspired meals and complements it with Andrew Margan’s award-winning wines. A delightful atmosphere with views of the Brokenback Range.
P: (02) 4990 9553 Located at Tallavera Grove Bistro Molines is coveted by locals as one of the Hunter’s little gems thanks to the consistent cooking of Frenchman Robert Molines, who arrived in the region in 1973. Rustic provincial cooking paired with a stunning wine list.
67 locals recommend
Bistro Molines
749 Mount View Rd
67 locals recommend
P: (02) 4990 9553 Located at Tallavera Grove Bistro Molines is coveted by locals as one of the Hunter’s little gems thanks to the consistent cooking of Frenchman Robert Molines, who arrived in the region in 1973. Rustic provincial cooking paired with a stunning wine list.
P: (02) 4998 4998 One of the new culinary highlights of the Hunter, located in the refurbished site of the historic Robert’s Restaurant at Pepper’s Convent. American-born chef George Francisco uses seasonal produce from the on-site kitchen garden to create a superb menu of modern Australian/French cuisine
19 locals recommend
Circa 1876 restaurant The Convent Hunter Valley
64 Halls Rd
19 locals recommend
P: (02) 4998 4998 One of the new culinary highlights of the Hunter, located in the refurbished site of the historic Robert’s Restaurant at Pepper’s Convent. American-born chef George Francisco uses seasonal produce from the on-site kitchen garden to create a superb menu of modern Australian/French cuisine
P: 1300 958 850 High Tea. Portuguese custard tarts, gourmet ice creams, hand made chocolates and terrific coffee.
Sabor Tea Room
319 Wilderness Rd
P: 1300 958 850 High Tea. Portuguese custard tarts, gourmet ice creams, hand made chocolates and terrific coffee.
P: 02 4998 7881 -- At the very gateway of the Hunter Wine Region is Peterson House where you can taste the best sparkling wines and pair them with the freshest of oysters then stay on for the full a la carte menu using regional produce.
Restaurant Cuvée
2457 Broke Rd
P: 02 4998 7881 -- At the very gateway of the Hunter Wine Region is Peterson House where you can taste the best sparkling wines and pair them with the freshest of oysters then stay on for the full a la carte menu using regional produce.
Smelly Cheese Shop 2188 Broke Rd, Pokolbin P: 02 4998 6960 -- No trip to the Hunter is complete without a visit to the Smelly Cheese Shop. No better way to match the wines of the region than to some of the locally made and international cheeses. A cheese lover’s paradise!
34 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop
2188 Broke Rd
34 locals recommend
Smelly Cheese Shop 2188 Broke Rd, Pokolbin P: 02 4998 6960 -- No trip to the Hunter is complete without a visit to the Smelly Cheese Shop. No better way to match the wines of the region than to some of the locally made and international cheeses. A cheese lover’s paradise!
P: 02 4993 3700 -- Casual and comfortable dining for the whole family with dishes like wood fired pizzas, pulled pork and wild mushroom risotto – all at reasonable prices.
1843 Harvest Cafe
119 McDonalds Rd
P: 02 4993 3700 -- Casual and comfortable dining for the whole family with dishes like wood fired pizzas, pulled pork and wild mushroom risotto – all at reasonable prices.
Comprises of Muse Restaurant, wine tasting rooms, coffee shop
15 locals recommend
Hungerford Hill Wines
2450 Broke Rd
15 locals recommend
Comprises of Muse Restaurant, wine tasting rooms, coffee shop
Offers Homestyle bistro menus and wine tasting, cellar door sales
8 locals recommend
Blaxland Inn
2198 Broke Rd
8 locals recommend
Offers Homestyle bistro menus and wine tasting, cellar door sales

Shopping

Sells Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, directly from the Cellar
Blueberry Hill Wines
999 McDonalds Rd
Sells Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, directly from the Cellar
Kelman Cellar Door is open seven days a week and offers tastings and sales of all its premium wines and local food produce.
Kelman Vineyard
2 Oakey Creek Rd
Kelman Cellar Door is open seven days a week and offers tastings and sales of all its premium wines and local food produce.

Essentials

Trading Hours: Monday - Sunday Open: 7am - 7pm (All Week)
12 locals recommend
IGA Plus Liquor Branxton
52 Maitland St
12 locals recommend
Trading Hours: Monday - Sunday Open: 7am - 7pm (All Week)