Top 10 Food & Drink in New South Wales, Australia

December 24, 2021 Nobuko Falco

New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2017, the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
Restaurants in New South Wales

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. SHORT SHEEP Micro-Winery

47 Buckaroo Lane, Mudgee, New South Wales 2850 Australia +61 420 299 999 [email protected] http://www.shortsheep.com.au
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 311 reviews

SHORT SHEEP Micro-Winery

Encounter Authentic Handpicked & Handcrafted wines. Join us for a wine tasting and conversation in the Micro-Winery!

Reviewed By ianmacd44 - Griffith, Australia

We were at Short Sheep again on our annual trip to Mudgee. As previously, it is an enjoyable cellar door, with interesting wines from which I always find something worth purchasing. This place is a great contrast to some of the bigger wineries of the area. The cellar door is appropriately small with a chance to take a peek into the winery. Sue and Tony are great on their ability to share what they are doing with the wines. It will be on our list again for our next visit to Mudgee.

4. Rowlee Wines

19 Lake Canobolas Rd, Nashdale, Orange, New South Wales 2800 Australia +61 2 6365 3047 [email protected] http://www.rowleewines.com.au/
Excellent
89%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 175 reviews

Rowlee Wines

Rowlee is a boutique producer of cool climate wines located in Orange, New South Wales. Our tasting room is open everyday between 11am and 5pm for tastings and wine sales. Wines are also available for purchase by the glass or bottle to enjoy on the deck overlooking the vineyard.

Reviewed By JulieW945 - Kurrajong Heights, Australia

On a beautiful winter’s day we visited Rowlee Wines on a quest for the divine Arneis. We had a 1pm booking for tasting, and the awesome Natasha welcomed us to the cellar door. It’s a great spot to sample the wines: a modern, open room with well-spaced tables, a wood-burning fire, and views out over the vineyard. Sparkling clean glasses were lined up ready for our tasting. All Covid protocols were in place. We have bought wine from Rowlee before, and we were hoping to try and buy the new vintage Arneis. Natasha is very knowledgeable about all the wines, and we ended up joining the wine club, and coming away with a case of the Arneis, as well as some beautiful Fumé Blanc and Pinot Gris. This cellar door is a relaxing, peaceful place in the heart of Orange’s wine growing district. A visit is highly recommended.

5. 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.

6. Bilpin Cider Company

2369 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin, New South Wales 2758 Australia +61 2 4567 0704 [email protected] http://www.bilpincider.com
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 216 reviews

Bilpin Cider Company

Bilpin Cider Co is a craft cider business based in the Blue Mountains region of NSW, about 90 minutes drive from Sydney CBD. All of our products are made from freshly crushed fruit and there is no added sugar, concentrates or syrups used in our production. We have a range of 5 alcoholic varieties and 1 non alcoholic variety and the visit to our Cidery includes a tasting across the range.

Reviewed By 789jesn - Leura, Australia

So many delicious ciders, many little touches such as an optional picnic blanket/ basket Staff were so lovely and helpful

7. Cape Byron Distillery

80 St Helena Rd, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2479 Australia +61 2 6684 7961 [email protected] http://www.capebyrondistillery.com/
Excellent
82%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 73 reviews

Cape Byron Distillery

Brookie’s Gin is produced at our farm distillery in the hinterland of Byron Bay. We're only open for tours by appointment, so yours will be a special experience. The distillery is set in the heart of our macadamia farm surrounded by subtropical rainforest. On arrival, you will be welcomed to the cellar door with a refreshing Brookie's Gin & Tonic as we take you on a journey through the story of Cape Byron Distillery, the Brook family farm and the art of distillation. A guided tour through the subtropical rainforest is a magical experience; to smell, see and touch the botanicals that are used in the gin, learn the history of the Big Scrub Rainforest and fall in love with this special place. Once back in the distillery you will be lead through an in-depth tasting of our products… and no doubt a few special surprises! Enjoy a fun sensory experience guided by our distillery tour team. To finish, relax on the deck overlooking Brookfarm, watch the birds & enjoy the view! See you soon:)

Reviewed By Jamokath - San Francisco, United States

My wife and I had a great time at the distillery. I had low expectations for the rainforest tour, but it turned out to be really good and quite informative. Our host Elias did a great job. The gin tasting and information session (on the distillation process) was also really good. Thoroughly recommend this as an activity.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

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