Craigmoor Pavilion - Mudgee

Had to think hard about whether I wanted to write this review or not. The selfish side of me said "No don't ! Keep it a secret" but its too good not to share. Located in the upstairs section of the old Craigmoor winery (now Oatley Wines) with old tables of various sizes sits this gem. The team have obviously smartened the place up,( it was getting that run down look in its previous life).We went for Saturday lunch which is a simpler affair than the Sunday Roast. For $24 there is a superb spread to select from. Lots of pickled and fermented products, local High Valley fetta, couple of other non local cheeses and preserved meats but possibly everything else is house made and delicious. I think the hot dishes would vary daily but there was a nice Thai Green curry and great chicken, leek and potato roll. The housemade sourdough was a light rye with a crunchy crust, so nice had to have a couple of pieces. To complete the meal there was cheese as mentioned and a plate of beautifully ripe rock melon and honeydew melon.You can have a glass of wine (or a bottle if you like and are not driving), a beer of coffee or tea with your lunch if you like (extra cost). Also if you can fit in there is a good range of gelato and ice cream for $4 a scoop.Service is good and friendly but not overbearing. Seats are also available outside.Cant wait to get back here for another lunch.

We just had lunch at Craigmoor and it was a fantastic surprise with a great concept. I probably won't need to eat for a week! Thank you Kim and your amazing team.

Had an amazing lunch! Our waiter Nelson was a superstar! He catered towards our every need and looked after the kids by getting them some delicious ice cream! Food was fantastic and we loved the variety! All it was fresh and presented beautiful. The roast pork was next level tasty!

We went to Craigmoor for a Sunday lunch with a large group of friends, including small children. The restaurant had a small play area with toys and books for the kids to enjoy. The attentive staff took good care of us and recommended different wines to try, as well as allowing us to choose from a wonderful buffet of roasted meats, vegetables, salads, antipasto, and desserts. It was the perfect spot for a relaxing and delicious long lunch!

The Caramelised Onion and Tomato Tart I ordered for lunch was served with a fresh, crispy salad with a wonderful dressing. The tart pastry was light and flaked easily. We also had great coffee. The desserts and gelato were very tempting, but we had dinner reservations so did not try this time. I would be very happy to return. The service was welcoming. The ambiance was rustic but very spacious and comfortable.