Pokolbin, Hunter Valley

Baume Restaurant

TastingVaries
Cellar doorOpen Fri–Mon
BookingsWalk-ins welcome

Baume is the dining room at Ben Ean, the historic Pokolbin estate that grew out of Dr Henry Lindeman's first Hunter plantings. The kitchen keeps it unfussy: steaks, seafood, pasta and seasonal salads built from local growers, with a wine list drawn from the estate's own Still House range alongside Petersons and Savannah Estate. It sits within a working cellar door that tastes daily, so a meal folds into a wider visit to Ben Ean.

Lunch is served Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and Friday and Saturday are the only nights the kitchen opens for dinner, closing Tuesday to Thursday. A midweek visit needs checking first. Set menus apply to groups of eight or more, there are no split bills, and a surcharge of 10 per cent applies on Sundays and 15 per cent on public holidays.

At this restaurant

Tasting
Cellar-door tastingWalk-ins welcomeBuy on site
On site
Dining on site (Baume Restaurant)Events programme
Who it suits
Groups welcomeFamily-friendly

Food & stay

Covered outdoor dining with timber floor and wine barrel planter

Baume Restaurant

Modern Australian

Fri – Mon11am – 3pm
Tue – ThuClosed

Dinner is served Friday and Saturday, 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Set menus apply to groups of eight or more. No split bills. A 10 per cent surcharge applies on Sundays and 15 per cent on public holidays.

Getting here & good to know

Baume Restaurant is at 119 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin, in Hunter Valley.

Can I visit Baume Restaurant without booking?
Walk-ins are welcome at Baume Restaurant, though booking ahead is wise for weekends, larger groups.
When is Baume Restaurant open?
Baume Restaurant is open Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. See the full opening hours in the visit panel on this page.
How far is Baume Restaurant from the centre of the Hunter Valley?
Baume Restaurant is about 1.8 km from the centre of the Hunter Valley, in Pokolbin.
What can I pair with a visit to Baume Restaurant?
Close to Baume Restaurant you can add Ben Ean for lunch, Weerona for another tasting and Audrey Wilkinson to stay nearby. Build them into a day on the trip planner.
Can I bring children to Baume Restaurant?
Yes, Baume Restaurant welcomes families.
Can Baume Restaurant host a group?
Yes, Baume Restaurant welcomes groups. Contact them ahead to arrange larger bookings.

Nearby places to visit

  1. Long tasting table set with glasses in historic cellar with bottle-racked walls at Weerona, Pokolbin, Hunter ValleyWeeronaPokolbin · 0.0 km
  2. Modern cellar door tasting room with bar and wine display at Ben Ean, Pokolbin, Hunter ValleyBen EanPokolbin · 0.0 km
  3. Ben Ean Patisserie & The Deli at Pokolbin, Hunter ValleyBen Ean Patisserie & The DeliPokolbin · 0.0 km
Places within a short drive of Baume Restaurant.

Details last checked 2026-08-02.

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