EXP. Restaurant
A two-hat restaurant in Pokolbin village with just 28 seats, serving seasonal tasting menus built around Australian native ingredients.
Founded in 2015 by Frank and Emma Fawkner, the restaurant is located at 2188 Broke Road in Pokolbin village, not inside a winery. It holds two chef's hats, was named the 2026 Good Food Guide Regional Restaurant of the Year, and is listed in Gourmet Traveller's list of Australia's top restaurants. It serves only one seasonal tasting menu, relying heavily on local and native ingredients. Vinegars, fish sauce, miso, cheeses and cured meats are all made in-house. Bar seats let guests watch the open kitchen. Each service has only 28 seats, so early booking on the website is recommended. The tasting menu costs AUD 190 per person, with wine pairings extra and a 15% surcharge on public holidays.
Opening hours
Dinner Friday–Monday; lunch Saturday 12:30–16:00; closed for a break in the first half of December
Nearby sights
- Tempus Two
- Brokenwood Wines
- McGuigan Wines
- Hunter Valley Hot Air Ballooning
- Hunter Valley Gardens
- Pokolbin Wineries
- Tyrrell's Wines
- Audrey Wilkinson