Whether you're celebrating a birthday, a special occasion, or gathering with friends, family, or a wedding party, we provide the ideal setting for creating cherished memories together.
Opt for an elegant experience with private dining at our award-winning Redsalt Restaurant, or enjoy a relaxed get-together over craft beer and delicious bites that everyone will enjoy.
Once you immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere, you’ll never want to leave.
Our resort is proud to stand out as a leader in the industry, having achieved significant recognition at the 2024 NSW Awards for Excellence presented by Accommodation Australia.
We have been honoured with:
Regional Superior Hotel of the Year
Best Innovation Project
Workplace Health and Wellbeing Property of the Year
These accolades reflect our dedicated commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality, driving innovative projects, and fostering a supportive environment for both our staff and guests.
This recognition affirms our ongoing efforts to set the highest standards in the industry and continually enhance the experiences we offer.
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley has a range of unique event spaces which can be tailored to your needs.
Adjacent to Redsalt Restaurant, The Gallery offers a private dining room experience with a wall of windows overlooking our golf course and Sydney Brewery Hunter Valley.
North Terrace
Our North Terrace offers the outlook of our stunning resort grounds and a backdrop of the resort pool. The perfect location for relaxation and revitalisation after a day of exploring.
Gallery West Terrace
Overlooking our resort pool and golf course, the West Terrace offers spectacular sunset views of the Hunter Valley.
Discover our behind the vines philosophy.
Redsalt Restaurant is a signature dining experience located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, with a strong focus on enhancing the finest produce, particularly meats, sourced directly from the region's top producers.
Through the time-honoured skill of dry aging, Redsalt Restaurant brings out the maximum tenderness and exceptional flavour.
Embrace the region in every moment, starting with a glass of award-winning Hunter Valley wine, perfectly paired with one of our signature proteins, cooked to your liking.
Refreshingly Different
Lovedale Bar + Grill is the perfect destination for your next social gathering, offering a vibrant blend of delicious meals, cold drinks, and lively conversation. Located next to the Sydney Brewery Hunter Valley, it’s where great times unfold.
Choose from a range of options for your event: enjoy full exclusive use of all spaces, or select from individual areas, including The Lovedale Deck, beer garden, poolside terrace, or brewery dining area. Each space offers a unique atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. lovedalebargrill.com/functions.
OUR MENUS Canapé
Shared Platters
Lovedale Bar + Grill
Redsalt Restaurant
Private Dining Beverage
Classic Selection
$35.00 per person
Your choice of 2 hot and 2 cold canapés
Premier Selection Executive Selection
$48.00 per person
$58.00 per person
Your choice of 3 hot and 3 cold canapés Your choice of 3 hot and 3 cold canapés
(30 minute service) (1 hour service) (1.5 hour service)
Cold Canapés
Beetroot & feta (V)
Cherry tomato, caramelised onion & goats cheese tart (V)
Heirloom baby vegetable skewers (VE, GF)
Peking duck crepe with hoisin
Oysters with yuzu & togarashi (GF, DF)
Assorted sushi with soy & wasabi (GF, DF)
Prawn rice paper roll soy & lime (GF, DF)
Smoked salmon & ricotta blinis (GF)
Thai beef skewer with namjim (GF, DF)
King crab & native spiced leek tart (DF)
Hot Canapés
Pistachio lemon & saffron croquette (V)
Asian beef skewers
Karaage chicken
Pork belly bites sticky sauce (GF, DF)
Tandoori chicken skewer with mint yoghurt (GF)
Prawn on a lemongrass skewer
Beef wellington
Pumpkin & goat cheese b’stilla (V)
Vegetable dumpling with pickled seaweed (V)
Thai fish cakes
Lamb kofta (DF)
Pumpkin aranchini (V)
Truffle mushroom arancini (V)
Grazing Boxes | $14.50 Per Item
Add any of the below to your selection
Tom yum prawn noodles
Mediterranean rissoni & charcuterie Chicken nasi goreng
Japanese noddle bowl (V)
Dhal & coconut rice (VE)
Beef nachos (GF)
Mussels in white wine
Prawn & herb roll
Mini bratwursts
Fisherman's basket
(+$4 per person surcharge) FROM
Pokolbin Ploughman's Platter
$120.00
A selection of Hunter Valley cheeses alongside hand-made charcuterie and locally grown olives, all paired with grilled and marinated accompaniments, condiments and crisp breads
Hunter Valley Cheese Platter
$100.00
A selection of Hunter Valley cheeses (including one soft cheese, one hard cheese, and one ripened cheese) served with crisp apple, fruit and nut mix, fig paste, muscatels, crisp breads and grissini
Antipasto Platter
$70.00
A selection of grilled and marinated vegetables, with locally grown Woodland Olive Grove olives and assorted condiments and crisp breads
Fried Food Platter
$120.00
Choose any four fried food favourites below:
Salt and pepper squid (DF)
Spring rolls (V, DF)
Tempura prawns (DF)
Vegetable samosas (V)
Vegetarian arancini(GF, V)
Cocktail fish pieces (10 per platter)
Karaagechicken bites
Aloobonda(GF, V)
Dessert Platter
$100.00
Petit four friands, mini tarts, profiteroles, chocolate almond brownies, lemon cheesecake, red velvet
Mini Pie & Sausage Roll Platter
$120.00
A selection of gourmet pies and sausage rolls with hand-made fillings served with condiments
Sushi Platter
$100.00
Assorted nori rolls carefully crafted and served with soy sauce and wasabi
Vegetarian options available
Sandwich & Wrap Platter
$85.00
6 x wraps cut into 2 (12 pieces)
5 x sandwiches cut into 4 (20 pieces)
Gluten-free platter available -$95.00 per pla
Fresh Fruit Platter
$65.00
Selection of seasonal fresh fruit sliced and plattered
PIZZA WITH FRIENDS
Minimum 8 guests $39.00 per person served share-style to the table
Garlic bread [V] with cheese
Fries [V]
Lovedale garden salad [GF, V]
Smokey buffalo chicken wings [SE] chipotle buffalo sauce, sesame,
crispy shallots
Choice of ANY two pizzas from the menu
BITS
Minimum 8 guests $59.00 per person served share-style to the table
Garlic bread [V] with cheese
Lovedale garden salad [GF, V]
Pulled pork tacos with slow braised in Sydney Brewery East Coast IPA served with apple slaw, tomatillo salsa and pickled onions
Smokey buffalo chicken wings [SE] Chipotle buffalo sauce, sesame, crispy shallots
Sydney Brewery Lager fish and chips with salad, tartare and lemon
Choice of ANY two pizzas from the menu
Hunter Belle cheese board
MENU
Minimum 30 guests $75 per person served share-style to the table
Garlic bread
Marinated warm olives
Housemade pickles
Crispy calamari with roast garlic aioli
BBQ beef ribs
Texas style smoked brisket
Cajun spiced chicken breast
Double smoked cheese Kransky
Crispy smoked potatoes
The Lovedale garden salad
The famous Lovedale Bar + Grill Beeramisu
Two courses $76 per person | Three courses $90 per person
Entrees Mains
Smoked Beetroot Tostada (GF, DF, VE)
Cashew Crème, Plum Vinegar
Smoked Scamorza
Barbecued Grapes, Vincotto, Sourdough
Crispy Fried Squid (GF)
Yellow Chilli Mayo
Pork Belly Tacos (GF, N, SE)
Corn Tortilla, Salsa Macha, Pickled Cabbage, Sour Cream
Lamb Riblet (GF, DF)
Hot Honey, Fried Shallots
MBS9 Wagyu Beef Rump Tartare (GF, DF)
Smoked Egg Yolk, Potato Crisps
Served alternate serve NOTE:
Risotto Primavera (V, GF, VeO)
Peas, Asparagus, Zucchini, Mint, Buffalo Feta
Desserts
Warm Blondie (GF, DF, VE, N)
Almond Ice Cream, Almond Dulce de leche, Caramelized Banana
Rigatoni Ragu
12-hour slow cooked Wagyu Beef Shin, sugo & red
wine, Pecorino, Garlic Pangratatta
Blackened Salmon (GF, N)
Aji Amarillo, Papaya Salad, Roasted Peanuts
‘Little Hill Farm’ Mojo Chicken Breast (GF, DF, N)
Sautéed Broccolini, Salsa Macha, Sesame Cracker
Sous Vide Lamb Rump (GF, DF)
Chimichurri, Spiced Kipfler Potato's, Pickled
Spring Onion
300gm Wagyu MBS9+, Grain Fed, Beef
Rump
Green Salad, Paris Mash & Red Wine Jus
Burnt Basque Cheesecake (GF)
Whipped Mascarpone, Citrus
Chilli Chocolate Pannacotta
Chipotle Marshmallow, Strawberry Caramel
Coconut Tres Leche
White chocolate, Mango Gelato, Passionfruit
sauce
Sides | $10 each
Baby Gem Salad
Buttermilk Dressing, Croutons, Prosciutto, Grana Padano
‘Farmers Table’ Mixed Greens Salad (GF)
Tomato, Cucumber, Radish, Buffalo Fetta, Tangerine vinaigrette
Truffled Parmesan Shoestring Fries (GF)
Sauteed Seasonal Greens, Mint, Fetta (DF, N, V)
Paris Mash topped with Crispy Onion (GF)
M i n i m u m 3 0 g u e s t s
Entrees
Kingfish ceviche, blood orange, coconut, cucumber & watermelon radish (GF, DF)
Korean caramel pork belly, daikon & charred cabbage (DF)
Heirloom beetroots, pistachio, goats curd & olive (V, GF)
Duck breast, cherry, fennel & apple (GF, DF)
Typhoon shelter prawns, cucumber & yuzu corn (DF)
Grapes, buffalo mozzarella, nut cluster (V, GF)
Chicken liver pate, baby fig, ciabatta & pickle
Beef tataki, artichoke, ponzu & green onion (DF)
Sous vide chicken, curry pumpkin puree, enoki & fried curry leaf (GF, DF)
Miso mushroom, black garlic & smoked celeriac (VE, GF)
Mains
Chicken supreme, truffle mushroom ketchup, smoked potato fondant & charred leek (GF)
Soft herb polenta, leek, caramelised onion, greens & walnut (VE)
Roasted lamb rump, minted pea, pickled onion & barley (DF)
Master stock beef cheek, beetroot, edamame & cipollini (DF) (+ $5 for tenderloin)
Pork belly, beetroot, pepper berry, kipfler& samphire (GF, DF)
Heirloom tomato & barley risotto, Persian feta & kale (V)
Monkfish, squid ink & chardonnay white bean cassoulet (GF)
Glazed duck leg, celeriac puree, puylentil, olive relish (GF)
Barramundi , sweet potato, sprouts, caper beurre noisette (GF)
Beef tenderloin, parsnip, heirloom carrot, cavalonero, jus (GF, DF)
NOTE: Menu subject to change
Desserts
Panna cotta, lemon mrytle& macadamia (GF)
Raspberry pebble, dark chocolate & coconut (VE, GF)
Lychee rose, rose mousse, lychee raspberry compote & biscuit crumble
Tiramisu, green tea, yuzu & black sesame
Chocolate praline, dulce de leche & hazelnut
Eaton mess, mango, mint & lime (GF)
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