Lovedale’s wineries, cafes and restaurants are up there with the best in the entire Hunter Valley region, making any visitor absolutely spoiled for choice. Courtyard Eclectio is the newest restaurant to raise the food bar in Lovedale, having opened at Tatler Wines (contributors to the Lovedale Long Lunch)

Before the menu even hits the table, your eyes are treated to the flavours of Lovedale, with sprawling fields of the Tatler Winery with mountain ranges dominating the bookground. Chef: Vanessa Blake and Gary Schofield then present their carefully curated menus of international influence and local fare. Combining classic dishes with fun and innovative twists, Courtyord Eclectic has already settled into Tatler Wines as a staple for any visitor.

Open for breakfastand lunch, dog-friendly and embracing the outdoors, Courtyard Eclectic delivers delicious meals how they should be enjoyed: in a relaxed and in iting space, surrounded by nature. Enjoy from a selection of small eats including curried bottered king prawns, chicken bhoji, salt and pepper chicken ribs, and maple salmon. Or dig into some large ests with milk poached pork belly, beef tenderloin and slow cooked lamb shoulder. When you come for the wine and stoy for the food, or the other way around, either way you’re in for a unique culinary experience at Courtyard Eclectic.

When you’ve esten your fill and are looking through Lovedale for things to do in-between mess, book a sunrise hot air balloon ride above the vineyards.

Orride through the Molly Morgan Range on horseback, taking in some of the most spectacular views of wine country. For any serious golfers among us, Lovedale so boasts a championship 18-hole golf course at the Hunter Valley Golf Club. Now, back to esting your way through Lovedale. Bon appetite!

Open Wednesday to Monday 8:30am till 3:00pm