Jimmy Joans
A well-regarded restaurant in the Hunter Valley at Rothbury near Pokolbin, rated 4.6 across more than 500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Jimmy Joans sits on Wilderness Road at Rothbury, in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine country near Pokolbin. A well-regarded restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality cooking and good drinks — the kind of accomplished, welcoming spot, set amid the vineyards, that's become a genuine favourite for a relaxed meal while exploring wine country.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful setting in a gorgeous Hunter Valley location, ideal for a leisurely lunch, a special dinner or a meal while touring the vineyards. With the region's wineries all around and a warm, easygoing atmosphere, a quality restaurant is a natural draw, and Jimmy Joans has clearly won over both locals and visitors.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 500 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Hunter Valley restaurant fills up over weekends and peak visitor periods, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time at Rothbury.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 20:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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