Muse Restaurant
An acclaimed restaurant in the Hunter Valley at Pokolbin, rated 4.6 across more than 750 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Muse Restaurant sits on Broke Road at Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine country a drive from Newcastle. An acclaimed, much-awarded restaurant, it's become a genuine destination — renowned for its accomplished, contemporary cooking, an excellent wine list and a stylish setting among the vines, the kind of special-occasion dining that's earned a stellar reputation in the region.
The appeal is that combination of refined, inventive cuisine, an excellent regional wine offering and a beautiful wine-country setting, ideal for a celebration, a special dinner or a memorable long lunch in one of Australia's most famous wine regions. Its acclaim and quality make it a standout of the Hunter Valley dining scene, the kind of restaurant people plan ahead for.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 750 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, wine lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a sought-after, acclaimed restaurant books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly well ahead — particularly for a special occasion, a weekend, or if you're exploring the Hunter Valley.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 18:00 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 18:00 – 20:30
- Friday
- 18:00 – 20:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 20:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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