Gladstone is coined the ‘cultural heart of the Macleay’ and with that comes some great cafes, a heritage pub and some amazing variety at the local markets on the third Sunday of every month.
Kempsey
Kempsey Macleay RSL Club
Dine at the Kempsey Macleay RSL Club overlooking the Macleay River. The club also supports many producers who grow food along the river, serving up delicious locally caught fish, microgreens and whatever else is in season.
Follow them – @kmrsl_club
Great Northern Hotel Kempsey
Relax and unwind at the Great Northern as you sip on a cold beverage, enjoy a bite to eat at their bistro and catch all the sport action on their beer gardens big screen.
Follow them – @gr8northernhotel
Bucket Brewery
Bucket Brewery is a locally made and produced micro brewery located at an old bus depot in Kempsey. Its the perfect spot to taste a paddle of beers and learn about the brewing process. They also have a smoked meats food van some weekend afternoons.
Follow them – @bucket.brewery
West Kempsey Hotel
The West Kempsey Hotel or as it is affectionately known ‘The Top Pub’ is a classic Heritage Hotel with a comfortable, relaxing and friendly atmosphere.
Follow them – @westkempseyhotel
Kempsey coffee, lunch & Takeaway
- South Kempsey Corner Store or like them on Facebook – The South Kempsey Corner Store
- Chaddies or like them on Facebook – Chaddies Store
- Kempsey Bulk Health Foods or like them on Facebook – Kempsey Bulk Health Foods
- Lou’s Cafe & Restaurant or like them on Facebook – Lou’s Cafe
- Vault Cafe located in the Macleay Kempsey RSL Club
- Tumblegum Bakery
- Kempsey Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant
- Rossco’s Cafe
- Depot Cafe in Kempsey Central
- Bus Stop Cafe Kempsey
- Bruno’s Pizza & Cafe
Macleay Valley Hinterland
Bellbrook Pub
Enjoy lunch at the heritage-listed Bellbrook Pub overlooking the magnificent Macleay River.
Like them – Bellbrook Pub
Willawarrin pub
A country hotel in country surroundings. The Willawarrin Pub’s dining offers ocally sourced, home-style pub meals & nightly specials.
Like them – Willawarrin Hotel