Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Pokolbin

"Sitting pretty on the harbour’s edge, Nagisa is where fresh produce, traditional Japanese culture and modern techniques coincide, to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Serving up sashimi, sushi and noodles, Nagisa’s impeccably designed restaurant, with draped linen and pendant lighting, spills out onto an alfresco setting which comes alive on balmy nights. For thrill seekers, take a seat at the teppanyaki bar, and be mesmerised by the talented chefs and intoxicating aromas of sizzling meats and fresh seafood."

"Arguably the best Japanese restaurant in Newcastle, Nagisa are very well known for their sushi, and excellent sashimi. So if that’s your thing, look no further. You won’t be disappointed."

"Named the Best Regional Bar in Australia in 2016, Coal & Cedar is a hidden speakeasy that’d make a prohibition-era gangster feel right at home. Complete with taxidermy-covered walls, moody lighting and an intimate ambiance, this is the bar you go to when you want good conversation, plenty of atmosphere and a stiff drink. Their collection of whiskeys is a feature, but they’ll also happily serve you a sweet, sour, light, dark, fruity or spicy cocktail to suit any taste."

"Hidden off Hunter St, this moody speakeasy takes some finding — there’s no signage or doorbell out the front. But once you go down the rabbit hole it won’t take long to figure out why Coal & Cedar was named the best bar in regional Australia last year, with dim lighting and taxidermy-lined brick walls perfectly complementing the formidable whisky collection and inventive cocktail list."

"This Newcastle breakfast spot is sun soaked and inviting with romantic, rustic furnishings. With a sage green interior, reclaimed wooden tables and an elegant and welcoming air, Autumn Rooms is a serious contender for best café in Newcastle. The best breakfast dishes here have to be either the berry cheesecake waffles with meringue and compote or the light and delicious crumpets with honey-roasted stone fruit and whipped lemon crème fraiche."

"Autumn Rooms is almost next door to Three Monkeys, so whenever I am walking past it’s always a tug of war to where I want to go. While Three Monkeys serve the classics, Autumn Rooms has more of an upper-class feel, and if you’re not the adventurous type, I would steer clear. They do serve a mean bacon and eggs, but besides this, it may not be ideal if you’re not one for gourmet food."

"Kids will enjoy splashing in the beachside creek and rock pools. Redhead Beach is home to Redhead Surf Lifesaving Club."