Step Aside Hunter Valley, Maitland Is Keen Competition As The Next Regional Foodie Destination
With local makers and growers at the heart of the town, Maitland is stepping up the plate to become a foodie destination worthy of your next getaway.
When Sydneysiders want to escape the bustling city, we often turn to regional towns in our NSW backyard and we have recently bumped Maitland to the top of our getaway list. Just a 2.5-hour drive northwest of Sydney CBD, this charming town is rich with history and has a thriving arts community and emerging food scene. Located a scenic half an hour drive from Wine Country (Hunter Valley), Maitland provides a similar foodie experience with farmers and winemakers at the core of the offering. Discover some of our favourite places to visit for your next weekend away!
A quaint cafe pouring Little Marionette coffee with a side of wholesome eats. Open for breakfast and lunch, perch up for their seasonal menu of homemade brioche waffles with vanilla bean cream and maple syrup, herbed scrambled eggs on sourdough, or the corn and feta fritters with bacon, smashed avocado, sour cream and relish. Feel…
A great coffee shop that bridges the line between an espresso bar and a bike store.
Unlike other galleries, entry is free. Feast your eyes on a diverse and vibrant collection including over 7000 works by Australian and international artists.
Has your vintage shopping addiction covered with racks of handpicked vintage clothing, accessories and homewares.
The family-owned bar and bistro opened in 2016 and has since become the neighbourhood go-to. The menu transforms across breakfast, lunch and dinner with a focus on highlighting local growers and producers. For breakfast, feast across breakfast staples of ham and cheese croissants, eggs your way with fresh pane di casa, waffles with macerated blueberries,…
A small bar, deli and bistro serving up a native-inspired menu right by the river. The venue has a certain pizazz with burlesque music, dim lights and eccentric waiters. The menu rotates with the seasons and it's not uncommon to see dishes with wattleseed, kangaroo, Davidson plums, lemon myrtle and other native ingredients.
Take in the smells and sights of beautiful flowers in the nursery, shop for some interiors and decor, and perch up at the cafe for breakfast or lunch. The chef puts on an impressive menu in a tranquil setting, from blueberry bagels with whipped ricotta, pistachio and blueberry compote and decadent croquettes with caramelised onion,…
Where you can shop for local organic produce in the grocery store and enjoy a freshly baked pie or sausage roll.
Try their famous raspberry heart chocolates which have won multiple awards over the years.
The original Arnott's Bakehouse is worth a visit to partake in a sourdough masterclass, pick up fresh sourdough on the weekend, or even stay in their boutique accommodation where you can choose from the Monte Carlo, Volvo, or Sayo suite.
Will have you browsing across multi-levels of vintage interiors, jewellery, art, clothing, collectibles and more.
Has everything you need for a quick lunch from fresh sandwiches, gourmet cheese and meats, coffee and sweet treats.
Over lunch and dinner, sample their award-winning wines and taste plates of local cuisine. The restaurant itself is cosy with a fireplace and welcoming staff. Enjoy starters of cauliflower fritters with mango chutney and cheddar crisps, beetroot terrine with goat's cheese, or sashimi tuna with miso, grape and finger lime. Impressive mains include barramundi with…
A beautiful winery producing authentic Hunter Valley award-winning wines, specialising in estate-grown semillon, chardonnay and shiraz. Tranquil Vale also offers intimate vineyard stays in a Romantic Couple's Loft with a balcony overlooking the vines, or your own two-bedroom fully self-contained cottage opening onto the vineyard itself. The cellar door is small allowing you to get…
A boutique service that offers guided tours of the town's best restaurants, bars and cellar doors. Choose from 'A Moving Feast' which is Maitland's first progressive dinner experience taking you on a 3.5-hour drinking and dining experience across three central venues, the 'Hunter Valley Private Wine Tour' which is a full-day private winery tour offering…
