The 10 Best Things to do in Pokolbin, New South Wales

January 3, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

In Pokolbin, wine lovers can drink in the beauty of the Lower Hunter Valley, one of the most important wine regions in Australia. Sip your way through a guided vineyard tour as you sample the best reds, whites and bubblies that New South Wales has to offer. The lush vineyard landscapes are breathtaking, setting the mood for a romantic getaway.
Restaurants in Pokolbin

1. Ivanhoe Wines

525 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7325 [email protected] http://www.ivanhoewines.com.au
Excellent
89%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 531 reviews

Ivanhoe Wines

Premium Wines from a boutique Hunter Valley vineyard. Enjoy the exceptional service and stunning views. Ivanhoe's Covid-19 Strategy - Please be assured that our team at Ivanhoe are taking every precaution to ensure your health and safety. We have upgraded our hygiene procedures as necessary, we have implented Social Distancing, as we only accept small groups. The glasses, tables and chairs are cleaned thoroughly and often after every use. The same friendly and knowlegdeable service is given. Flatten the Curve.

Reviewed By raule4444 - Sydney, Australia

We would like to thank the team at Ivanhoe wines for making us feel so welcome our first time we were taken care of by sommelier Matt who was very knowledgeable and personable also brilliant with our doggie Archie, we became members! Second time Tracey owner/manger welcome us and we were so well looked after by Kirsty Paula and Nathalie and all loved Archie!! Ivanhoe will always be a great reason to come back to the Hunter Valley!!

2. Leogate Estate Wines

1693 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7499 [email protected] http://www.leogate.com.au
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 376 reviews

Leogate Estate Wines

The beautiful Leogate Estate offers visitors an elegant and sophisticated cellar door, a beautiful restaurant serving dry aged angus beef and a truly magnificent wedding and function venue.

Reviewed By FarmerJohn45 - Singleton, Australia

Some friends came up from Sydney for a special occasion and we chose to go to Leogate for Lunch - what a great choice!! Our table was by a large window, looking out over lawns and the vineyard, with ducks wandering about and kangaroos in sight as well on the neat lawns. From the time we were seated the excellent service began, with water offered initially then the menus and drinks all seamless and unobtrusive. When our food arrived it all lived up to our expectations and was picturesque, tasty and filling, then the desserts--- O Boy! they were worth the visit in themselves, each of us received a work of art as well as a fantastic, flavourfull and generous platefull. Not cheap but certainly worth the money for a great lunch experience in wonderful surroundings.

3. Harkham Wines

266 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7648 [email protected] http://Www.harkhamwine.com.au
Excellent
94%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 415 reviews

Harkham Wines

Reviewed By 426kiml - Sydney, Australia

My favourite place to vist in the Hunter Valley. The wine is delicious and from now on I will need a constant supply of that amazing chocolate liqueur in my fridge. The staff are so friendly and down to earth - the recommendations they sent through after I made a cellar door booking was a really nice touch as well. Every other cellar door visit in the Hunter Valley was disappointing compared to this one.

4. Brokenwood Wines

401-427 McDonalds Rd 401-427, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7559 [email protected] http://www.brokenwood.com.au/
Excellent
73%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 432 reviews

Brokenwood Wines

Reviewed By maddison2021 - Sydney, Australia

We had lunch at the Cru Bar at Brokenwood it was such a lovely meal with great service and it was exceptionally clean

5. Tyrrell's Wines

1838 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4993 7000 [email protected] http://www.tyrrells.com.au/
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 309 reviews

Tyrrell's Wines

"Nothing is great unless it is good" is the mission statement that has guided Tyrrell's Wines for over 150 years; and since Edward Tyrrell established the winery in 1858, we have continued to produce premium wine from what are now some of the oldest vineyards in the world. Tyrrell's is one of Australia's oldest family owned wineries. We produce some of the country's most renowned wines, including the iconic Vat 1 Semillon, and since 1971 our wines have been awarded over 5,500 trophies and medals. Tyrrell's Wines is a proud member of Australia's First Families of Wine and along with our original, historic vineyard in Hunter Valley, we have expanded into other premium Australian wine regions like Heathcote, VIC and the Limestone Coast, SA. Wine Tastings and Winery Tours Visit Tyrrell's Wines' historic cellar door and vineyards in the Hunter Valley and immerse yourself in over 150 years of award winning winemaking tradition. Join us for our daily winery tour and experience our historic red cellar, see the ironbark hut that was the original home of Edward Tyrrell and learn about how our wines are made. After the tour, enjoy a wine tasting showcasing the best of our regional wines. Whether you enjoy red wine, white wine or anything in between, you will be sure to find something you love - from the iconic varieties of the region like Semillon, Shiraz and Chardonnay right through to our premium Fortified and Sparkling wines. Visit us in the Hunter Valley Located 2 hours from Sydney, our cellar door is open 7 days a week. Visit us and indulge in some great Australian wine from one of the country's most historic wine regions.

Reviewed By 883eugenel

Still looks identical to my previous visit over 10 years ago and they certainly maintain their humble persona. Excellent iconic wines and my only disappointment was they ran low on stock of some of the good ones due to increased demand with COVID. I went with friends who were members so I did experience a premium tasting experience which was lovely.

6. Peterson House

Corner of Broke and Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7881 [email protected] http://www.petersonhouse.com.au/
Excellent
60%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 833 reviews

Peterson House

Peterson House is the first stop often taken when visiting the Hunter Valley vineyards. Located at the gateway of the Hunter, the picturesque property is home to the largest array of sparkling wines in the region.​ Our Cellar Door boasts over 40 varieties of red and white sparkling wine to taste, plus we have a wide range of souvenirs inspired by our motto ... “Life’s Flat Without Bubbles”.

Reviewed By davidmA5726TN - Sydney, Australia

The weather was perfect and we shared some oysters, three very tasty entries (the crunchy prawn tacos were truest awesome ????) and a few glasses of bubbles out on the deck. Great way to end a great short break in the Hunter Valley

7. Piggs Peake Winery

Hermitage Road Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2335 Australia +61 2 6574 7000 [email protected] http://www.piggspeake.com/
Excellent
75%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 334 reviews

Piggs Peake Winery

Reviewed By naomibL1322TF

This was my favourite winery in the Hunter Valley!! Enjoyable wines, fantastic staff that are very passionate and informative. We spend two hours there and Alex looked after us and made the experience unforgettable.

8. Scarborough Wine Co

179 Gillards Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7563 [email protected] http://www.scarboroughwine.com.au/Visit-Us-/Gillards-Road
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 451 reviews

Scarborough Wine Co

Please be aware that we are generally unable to take walk-in groups over 8 people if not booked prior to arrival.

Reviewed By Tezalon

Scarborough's wine tasting experience has to be among the best in the region. Small bottles of your chosen wine package, together with a small cheese plate - means you can have a quick slurp and take the rest of the bottle away with you! Kelly was our host and gave us a great overview of each wine, together with an interesting history of the winery - she was quite delightful and very engaging. The vineyard itself is quite beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our tasting experience. Thanks Kelly!

9. Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard

750 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 1866 [email protected] http://www.audreywilkinson.com.au
Excellent
72%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 979 reviews

Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard

The Wilkinson's were true pioneers of the Australian winemaking industry. Despite two earlier ventures in Australia, the Wilkinson family returned after the brothers Frederick and John had studied winemaking in France and Germany. In 1866 the family acquired the present site of the Audrey Wilkinson vineyard. Living in tents, they cleared the land and planted vines which were sourced from the MacArthur Onslow property. By the early 1900s, Audrey Wilkinson collected awards around Australia for his Hock, claret and fortified wines. Large quantities were exported to London. Audrey committed to leading edge technology which, at the end of the 19th century, included open cement fermenters and steam powered crushers and hoppers. It was here the Audrey Wilkinson legacy was born.

Reviewed By bronwyne619 - Toukley, Australia

I’ve been a member of Audrey Wilkinson’s club for a couple of years. The wine is great - a nice range of ready to drink and cellaring options. The winery is lovely to visit with its great views, small museum and nice tasting room. As a member, we can request a private tasting. I brought my visiting family up this week to do so. Donald had looked at my membership history and customised our visit for my preferences. He educated us in a friendly and interesting way, so that those without much tasting experience were engaged and learnt about wines and the winemaking process. We very much enjoyed our visit, and will continue to highlight AW as one of our “go to” wineries in the hunter.

10. Hunter Valley Gardens

Broke Road, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 4000 http://www.hvg.com.au/
Excellent
49%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2,357 reviews

Hunter Valley Gardens

Reviewed By MargaretStreete - Sydney, Australia

Beautiful gardens easy walking amongst various styles of feature plants, rose garden, serene Japanese garden, waterfalls, and a quaint storybook garden to bring childhood memories alive.

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