Blaxland Inn
A popular country inn and restaurant in the Hunter Valley at Pokolbin, rated 4.3 across more than 2,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Blaxland Inn sits on Broke Road at Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine country. A popular country inn and restaurant, it's a genuine local fixture — combining a relaxed, characterful country-pub-and-dining atmosphere with quality food and good drinks, the kind of welcoming, all-rounder spot that's a natural stop while exploring the vineyards.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, good drinks and a relaxed, characterful country setting in the heart of Pokolbin's wine country, ideal for a relaxed lunch, a hearty meal or a drink while touring the Hunter Valley. With the region's wineries all around and a warm, easygoing atmosphere, it's a real go-to for visitors and locals alike.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 2,000 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, and it gets busy over weekends and through the Hunter's peak visitor periods, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — though for a relaxed meal and a drink in the heart of wine country, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Blaxland Inn in Pokolbin.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 08:30 – 20:30
- TuesdayToday
- 08:30 – 20:30
- Wednesday
- 08:30 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 08:30 – 20:30
- Friday
- 08:30 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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