Hidden in up a laneway off Market Street this is a great place to escape to on a hot day…read more The outdoor dining area is a narrow little area wedged between two old buildings. Grape vines span the space between the two buildings creating a cool, shaded area in between. The place has a real rustic feel to it and its obviously popular with the locals as it fills up every lunchtime. They do a great Reuben sandwich which oozes out what I swear is a homemade version of McDonalds big mac sauce. One of the best I've had for sure. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area with water bowls spread around and a few pooches also enjoying a break from the heat on the day I was there. They're only open for dinner on Friday and Saturday night which is a shame as it would be a great dinner venue during the week.

This place is divine. If you're looking for a romantic, secluded spot for lunch or dinner you need…read moreto visit Alby and Esther's. As we were walking around, exploring Mudgee, I spotted a little cobblestone entrance and saw a courtyard covered in vine leaves. We quickly made a reservation for dinner and were not disappointed. We were seated in the courtyard, underneath the vines and there was even a live band playing some soulful tunes. It was absolutely perfect. For dinner we ordered the baked Brie (yes it was as good as it sounds), pumpkin dip with bread and stuffed mushrooms (plenty of vego options available). The food was excellent and we chose some local wine from Mudgee to match. All in all a great atmosphere, wonderful service and great food!

Down the few laneways of Mudgee, you may come across an eclectic range of businesses. Over and…read moreabove many of these is a newcomer in Dad's Deli. They've gone to the effort to make a cohesive deli environment from day one. Besides the usual, they have especially focussued on providing access to local providores that don't have their own shopfronts. For me, the availability of Smelly Cheese Shop Blue cheese stuffed olives satisfies our weekly craving for garnishes on our vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred; of course). As Molly Meldrum might advise, "do yourself a favour" and check these guys out.

Foodies rejoice! If you're in Mudgee to experience the best flavours and skills of what our chefs…read morecan do, you'll be remiss not to have visited Gai at Blacklea Vineyard for one of her Alfresco weekend lunches. Do try and pre-book, so she has an idea of numbers and can let you know of availability. Multiple courses, each small enough to savour the quality of ingredients and attention to detail, elevate this offering from what might be expected of a small town's eatery. ** A little secret is that her son, Nathan White, is a well-known chef and holds the occasional Masterclass in the Blacklea kitchens **. At the cellar door, Bernard produces and sells excellent wines, olives, oils and various dressings to enhance the dishes that you may make at home. Both the restaurant and cellar door have expansive views over the surrounds of Mudgee, and can make for a relaxing extended stop for those travelling to Hill End, Bathurst or elsewhere in the region.

A lovely hip place. Alive with atmosphere. The coffee is hot and plentiful and the cooked breakfast…read moreis a work of art and delicious. Staff are friendly and efficient.

Breakfast or lunch, and the serves are HUGE and fresh! An Eggs Benedict is more than enough, what…read morewith the accompanying breads and extras. I made the mistake of thinking it was café level and added sausages - I regret the choice, because I struggled to get through it all. Note that it is a cash-only place (and not expensive) and you'll be pleasantly impressed with the value.

Excellent coffee This is a French patisserie with seating in…read morea lovely leafy courtyard. We just stopped in for a coffee - and it was excellent!!

We arrived in Mudgee a bit late for visiting local cellar doors for tastings but the local tourist…read moreoffice advised that the Small Winemaker's Centre would still be open. The Small Winemaker's Centre stocks wine from several small award-winning local producers and service was very hospitable - we got to sample many different wines and bought several bottles each of our favourites at very reasonable prices.

I keep coming back to the Mudgee Brewing Company to have a listen to the many different music acts…read morethat are presented each and every week. Sometimes we just pop in for a quick bite and beer, and other times something more substantial. The service is invariably welcoming, friendly and efficient, so we don't feel rushed or pressured to spend up big. They also offer free WiFi, and can cater for the bigger groups looking for a get-together in Mudgee.

Nice, big beer hall, where the Mudgee Brewing Company sells its fine ales…read more Didn't try the food, but some very helpful ladies behind the bar set me up with a delicious tasting rack, so I could sample wach brew. They have a roating cast of seasonal ales as well. You can sit inside under the big roof and amongst the beer vats, or at tables on the pavement in front or in the small paved side courtyard. Staff were super-friendly. It was the sort of place that had a hen do and a wine-tasting coach tour having lunch when I visited. It's a big place, with big crowds and big taste.

Mudgee Lunch! We had a delicious lunch at this busy bakery…read morecafe. Our sandwiches were delicious but we loved our jam and cream filled lamington and cream filled berry turnover!

Good Food; Warm Service and very particular at the time of ordering. Had a great breakast!read more