On a short holiday in Mudgee we went for our firet evening meal in this little beautiful. The rib…read moreeye steaks we had were great, and since we were there on Monday night, it was 2 for the price of one. The chips were well cooked, and the salad was crisp, crunchy, and with a delicate mustardy dressing. Very nice! We'll be visiting again!

We ate here 2 nights in a row on a short trip to mudgee. The 1st night we had the lamb cutlet…read morespecial which was great. 2nd night we had scotch fillet which the chef cooked to perfection.

Great little place in Mudgee with great food and fine microbrews. Recommend the Smokey Red brew if…read moreit's in season. Also the Macaroni and Cheese bites are a new favorite...so good!

Before you scoff at the menu prices at this place you just need to face the fact that not much in…read moreMudgee is cheap. After seeing their beef fillet was $40 I walked to the pub only to find that they wanted $36 for a 'cook-it-yourself' t-bone. So I was glad I came back. For those few extra dollars you get a great restaurant with a great atmosphere and amazing service to match. The wait staff knew a lot about all the wines on the menu and had some great recommendations. I went straight for the beef fillet and finished it in no time at all - perfectly cooked and with a great sauce. Instead of clearing away my plate the waitress said, "I know you didn't have an entree so would you like some garlic bread or sourdough to mop up all the leftover sauce?". Now THAT is service!! I was so happy sitting there mopping up my sauce with crusty bread that I ended up having another wine, an affogato, and then another wine. Like I said at the start - Mudgee is an expensive place for some reason. You're going to get ripped off wherever you go so you might as well go somewhere where the food and service reflect the price that you pay.

We walked in and got a seat straight away. Ordered entree,…read moremain and dessert. Food was amazing. Asked the staff for a wine they recommend and it was amazing. When we got the bill it was a surprise as I was expecting it to be $40 more than what it was. Great value for money.

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!

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.

This is a two-parter venue - one door to the takeaway, and another right beside it to the sit-down…read morerestaurant (sometimes referred to as Rice & Ice). We recently decided to spend some time there on a Saturday night, as we were in the mood for a BYO night out and armed with a bottle of Spanish Malbec. The restaurant had space for the two of us, and charged only $2pp corkage. BTW, they are licensed, but the drinks list on the night was handwritten and due for a change, so we didn't check out their offerings. In keeping with the relaxed and unpretentious nature of Mudgee nightlife, our orders are taken out to, and delivered from, the kitchen located outside the back door. What came back was both hot and delicious, and well presented on designer plateware. It's obvious that the staff prefers to serve up their best dishes for eat-in diners as it allows some showcasing that otherwise can't be delivered in a takeaway container. Prawn dumplings were soft and sticky, and the large side of garlic rice was plentiful to accompany our mains of BBQ duck and crispy chicken. On a hot night, the restaurant was air-conditioned, and you can ask for it to be adjusted if it helps make you more comfortable.

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.

We were fortunate to find a table having not booked and arriving 20 minutes before the kitchen was…read moreclosing. The staff were very accomodating and did not try to hurry us at all but we were sure to put our order in ASAP. The restaurant itself is absolutely lovely with a view over the dam to the mountains beyond. The service most definitely matches the fine dining that the menu suggests. We ordered the Ash crusted beef and the Slow roasted lamb shoulder along with the broccolini and the fondant potato sides. All dishes were spot on but I'll especially call out the beef. Sometimes an "ash crust" is either overpowering or just a gimmick but at Pipeclay, it added a lovely char and balanced the dish nicely. I completely understand why Pipeclay Pumphouse is one the recommended places to eat in Mudgee. From the attractive dining room, exemplary service and wonderful food, it is well worth a visit.....just make sure you book!

Oh, but we had a great time at this lunch option…read more Look at the relevant open times, but take up the opportunity if you can. Much better than the Wild Oats Cafė. I won't ask you to risk a slack meal, but you must be looking for a long good meal.

An amazing breakfast this is the best cafe breakfast we have had in years. The food is cooked well…read morebut I think the difference here is the quality of the ingredients used the eggs and bacon in particular are amazing. It's a nice family environment the bathroom provides freshly washed real cloth towels rather than paper or the horrible hand dryers. I highly recommend this place.

Cool little Cafe located on the main strip in Mudgee…read more - It is family friendly - Serve organic juices - They use Toby's Estate coffee - Open Monday - Sat 7am to 5pm & - Sunday 7.30pm - 4pm - Outdoor and Indoor seating - Has a play area for the kids and a sign on the door that welcomes breast feeding mothers. Went in on a Sunday with a lot of spare tables so we sat near the back wall where they have a board of arts and crafts with various different types of puppets on the wall (these are available for purchase if you feel inclined). We got the big breakfast and the poached eggs with bacon and avocado. Coffee was good and so was the food, Also got a freshly squeezed juice for the day which was celery, pineapple and orange - very refreshing way to start the day. Overall a great first time experience.