Photo: Cocoa Nib

Pokolbin, Hunter Valley

Cocoa Nib

TastingVaries
Cellar doorOpen Wed–Sun
BookingsWalk-ins welcome

Cocoa Nib is a handmade chocolate cafe and tasting shop in the grounds of Keith Tulloch Wine on Hermitage Road, Pokolbin. The pairing runs to a wine and chocolate tasting, or you can drop in for coffee and a dessert tart, a sundae or a milkshake, with more than forty handmade chocolates to pick from. It has shared the site with the winery since 2012.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, and bookings are not needed. The room seats fifteen to twenty, with more seating outside among the vines, so it suits a family or a small group wanting a sit-down break between cellar doors. A designated driver gets something to do here that is not another tasting.

At this attraction

Tasting
Cellar-door tastingWalk-ins welcomeBuy on site
On site
Dining on site
Who it suits
Groups welcomeFamily-friendly

What’s on offer

  • Wine and Chocolate TastingFree

    Handmade chocolate paired with local wine, in the grounds of Keith Tulloch Wine.

  • Cafe and DessertFree

    Morning and afternoon tea, dessert tarts, sundaes, milkshakes and coffee, with over 40 handmade chocolates to choose from.

Getting here & good to know

Cocoa Nib is at 989 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, in Hunter Valley.

Can I visit Cocoa Nib without booking?
Walk-ins are welcome at Cocoa Nib, though booking ahead is wise for weekends, larger groups.
When is Cocoa Nib open?
Cocoa Nib is open Wednesday to Sunday. See the full opening hours in the visit panel on this page.
How far is Cocoa Nib from the centre of the Hunter Valley?
Cocoa Nib is about 7.1 km from the centre of the Hunter Valley, in Pokolbin.
What can I pair with a visit to Cocoa Nib?
Close to Cocoa Nib you can add The Mill Restaurant for lunch, Keith Tulloch for another tasting and Hunter Valley Resort to stay nearby. Build them into a day on the trip planner.
Can I bring children to Cocoa Nib?
Yes, Cocoa Nib welcomes families.
Can Cocoa Nib host a group?
Yes, Cocoa Nib welcomes groups. Contact them ahead to arrange larger bookings.

Nearby places to visit

  1. Aerial view of winery among Field of Mars vineyard blocks at Keith Tulloch, Pokolbin, Hunter ValleyKeith TullochPokolbin · 0.0 km
  2. Botanicals and glassware on the still bench at FAR Distilling, Pokolbin, Hunter ValleyFAR DistillingPokolbin · 0.0 km
  3. Wine being poured at tasting counter at Mercer, Pokolbin, Hunter ValleyMercerPokolbin · 0.3 km
Places within a short drive of Cocoa Nib.

Details last checked 2026-08-09.

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