1 Hampton Pub – closet venue to JVV, about 10 mins drive south of JVV on the road to Jenolan Caves, circa 1890 country pub recently renovated with rustic décor, dining room with a lovely view, range of hot meals to suit all the family, 0263593302
2 Tarana Pub - 25 mins drive west along a beautiful country road, historical family friendly pub with a great outside courtyard that looks across the local farms, 0263375841
3 Workies Club - 15 mins into Lithgow - comprehensive bistro and snack bar, huge well priced meals, large modern dining and lounge area, 0263507777
4 Secret Ck nature reserve and restaurant - 15 mins into Lithgow, a range of native animals such as emus, dingoes and wombats wander around while you eat in a very well appointed rustic restaurant - the kids can interact with the animals, 0263521133
5 Olivers health food and organic coffee shop - 10 mins into Lithgow at the Shell service station on the highway just as you enter Lithgow, numerous options for healthy eating folk.
6 Tallisman Wood Fired Gourmet Pizza - 10 mins drive to Hartley on the Great Western Highway - nice views of escarpment, 0263552056
7 Imperial Hotel - Mt Victoria Pub - 15 mins drive - grand old mountains pub, large dining room, a range of family friendly meals, 0247871878
8 McD's, KFC, Red Rooster, Mexican - 15 mins at the main intersection fast food precinct on the Highway into Lithgow.
9 Hartley Fresh Diner - 10 mins drive on the highway at Hartley - a roadside diner but with up market burgers and light meals, 0263552275
10 Old Hartley Post office Café – 8 mins drive, in historic village of Hartley on the highway that is also worth a wander around - open Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm, 0412304252
Supermarkets and Service Stations
There is a Coles (11), Woolworths (12) and Aldi (13) in town. They are open till late at night.
For petrol and ‘servo’ supplies like milk and bread then there is a Coles Express service station (5) about 10 mins drive on the highway just as you come into Lithgow (open late) and a 7/11 (8) a little further along at the main intersection into Lithgow on the highway- open 24hrs.
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![Hampton Halfie](https://i2.wp.com/bluemountainsandjenolantours.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hampton-pub.png?fit=707%2C468)
Hampton Halfie
![The Workies](https://i2.wp.com/bluemountainsandjenolantours.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/workies-lithgow.png?fit=546%2C364)
The Workies
![Tarana beer garden](https://i0.wp.com/bluemountainsandjenolantours.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/tarana-soup.png?fit=522%2C389)
Tarana beer garden
![Talisman Pizza](https://i1.wp.com/bluemountainsandjenolantours.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/pizza-hartley.png?fit=598%2C398)
Talisman Pizza
![Secret Creek Cafe](https://i2.wp.com/bluemountainsandjenolantours.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/secret-ck-cafe.png?fit=546%2C410)