GRAND MERCURE HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS ANNOUNCES NEW DINING EXPERIENCE

Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens announces the opening of a new restaurant on the property – The Hunter Valley Steakhouse. Nothing goes better with a great steak than a good Hunter Shiraz and the highest quality ingredients are brought together beautifully by executive chef Jean Marc Pollet, ex Kables and Chez Pok.

The former Tallawanta Lodge was rebranded to Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens in January and the new restaurant is the first upgrade at the property, with renowned chef Jean Marc brought in to oversee the entire restaurant and catering operation.

The Hunter Valley Steakhouse is now open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 6:00pm. The restaurant offers relaxed and affordable dining in an atmosphere of relaxed country style.

Executive Chef Jean Marc Pollet has created a menu that features the highest quality local grain & pasture-fed beef (the perfect match to Hunter Shiraz) along with many other dishes that use the best quality local ingredients.

“Whilst the menu is heavily influenced by quality beef, lovers of seafood and pasta will not be disappointed, with a large range of enticing dishes to choose from,” said Jean Marc.

Being fully-licensed, Hunter Valley Steakhouse offers a large range of local wines, selected from vineyards located within a short distance of the restaurant. The Lodge Bar is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing re-dinner drink with friends, or an after-dinner beverage as the night lingers.

Children are particularly catered for, with a menu that offers a range of healthy alternatives along with some old favourites. Bookings are of course recommended.

Jean Marc first arrived in the Hunter Valley in 1986 after a stint in Serge Dansereau’s legendary “Kables” Restaurant at the then Regent Hotel in Sydney. At Chez Pok at Peppers Guest House, he developed a reputation for outstanding cuisine, and assisted other Hunter legends such as Robert Molines and Peter Meir in pioneering the region as a food & wine destination.

Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, the Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens provides a vast array of accommodation types and facilities to suit many individual tastes and budgets. Perfectly located in the absolute heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country, the property provides an excellent base for exploring the region. Located adjacent are the world-famous Hunter Valley Gardens, the Village, Harrigans Irish Pub and Roche Wines Cellar Door.

Comprising of 72 guestrooms, the property offers an indulgent selection of 4 1/2 star studio, garden studios, spa rooms, family rooms and suites with an ambience of relaxed luxury.

Each room is beautifully appointed and opens out to a private balcony or courtyard, taking in the wonderful Valley views and magnificent gardens surrounding the property. Leisure facilities include tennis courts, a resort-style pool, sauna, spa, the Lodge library and many other facilities including the Hunter Valley Gardens Village and the recently launched display gardens.

For bookings phone +61 (2) 4998 4000.