On Wollombi Rd
Cessnock
Open until 3pm
Handmade pies, cakes, sausage rolls and pasties on Wollombi Rd — baked fresh daily since 2020.
Delivery
Hunter Valley, NSW · since 2020
Handmade pies, proper pastry,
baked fresh every morning.
Two shops, one family recipe book. Pie Hole has been pulling trays out of the oven in the Hunter since 2020 — pepper steak, cheese and bacon, the Works with mash piled on top, and the plain steak you've been looking for since your nan stopped baking.
fresh out of the oven
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All locationsHunter Valley's gateway
Nulkaba
Open until 5pm
Hunter Valley's handmade pie shop — on the way to the wineries, at the corner of Wine Country Drive.
Delivery
The classics
The ones people come back for.
Baked fresh at both shops, every morning. One-handed eats, no foil trays, proper shortcrust.
The Works Pie
The lot — creamy mash, melted cheese, bacon and tomato piled on top.
Brisket, Bacon & Cheese Pie
Slow-cooked brisket with bacon and melted cheese in flaky pastry. A Pie Hole heavyweight.
Pepper Steak Pie
Chunks of slow-braised beef in a rich cracked-pepper gravy. The classic, done properly.
Cheese & Bacon Pie
Beef mince topped with melted cheese and bacon. A counter favourite.
Plain Steak Pie
Chunky slow-cooked steak in rich gravy under golden flaky pastry. The benchmark Aussie pie, done properly.
Made with local
Good pies start with good neighbours.
Meat is most of what a pie is, so where it comes from matters. Barry's is five minutes down the road and Clayfields is just up the valley — close enough that we can drop in and see for ourselves. We're lucky to have them.
Barry's Meat CoBarry's Meat Co.
Family Butcher · Cessnock
Every steak pie we bake starts at Barry's — Cessnock's own family butcher, raising cattle on their own farm. We know exactly where our beef comes from, because we can see the paddock.
Visit Barry's Meat Co.
Clayfields Honey
Raw Honey · Hunter Valley
Pure, unprocessed Hunter Valley honey — from classic Ironbark to Habanero Hot Chilli. Now on the shelf at our Nulkaba bakery. Grab a jar with your pies.
Visit Clayfields
When you buy from Pie Hole, you're backing three local businesses — not one.
Reviews
Great range of pies that are fairly priced and packed with flavour. I had the Chilli and Cheese pie first and it was delicious. One handed pie that was the perfect temp and just the right amount of flaky goodness. Not served in foil, which is a good sign.
— Wanderlog reviewer · Wanderlog
Totally full like all good pies should be. Perfect serving temp. This was a unique flavoured pie and one that I absolutely loved and glad I chose. (Chilli Chicken Mango Pie — scored 45.5/50.)
— Pyney · PyneysPieReviews
Great pies - have had steak and cheese, and steak Diane. Both full of flavour. Also couldn't pass up the Palmier. Took me back 20 years and was delicious!
— Alicia Jamal · Google
I just moved to the area from Newcastle and stopped in for some lunch between van trips. The young lady working was incredibly welcoming and more than happy to talk me through what was in each of the pies. The pie itself was fantastic, even at the end of the day, but what really stood out was the gravy and mince. The first bite gave me an instant flashback to my grandmother’s homemade pies. I’m so glad I stopped in and I will definitely be back.
— Jayde Hennessey · Google
I travel alot for work and the old bakery in a small town is always my go too for a quick easy feed. This place will have me going out of my way to come back for more!! I had the tomato and onion pie (no sauce) and a plain pie and my word, absolutely delicious! The staff (lady serving) and a fella on the oven were both friedly, chatty and overall just had a good feel to the place. Love it when i see product still being made in store fresh.
— Panko de'Crumb · Google
Classic bakery / pie shop. To many amazing baked goods to choose from. Fresh baked in store. Soft serve ice cream and milkshakes as well. Great friendly staff to help you choose.
— Joe Mackenzie · Google
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Recognised for 2026
Restaurant Guru recommends Pie Hole Cessnock.
Restaurant Guru, the global restaurant discovery guide, has named Pie Hole Cessnock a Recommended pick for 2026. Handmade pies, baked in store, and the first place we point anyone who asks.
See our Restaurant Guru pageAs seen in the press
In the Good Food Guide
The Sydney Morning Herald
“A country pie shop serving all the classics from meat pies to apple turnovers and towering vanilla slices.”
David Matthews, SMH Good Food Guide, January 2026
Read it in the SMHListed with
Australian Good Food Guide
Pie Hole Cessnock, 138 Wollombi Rd. Listed in the Hunter Valley bakery guide.
See our AGFG listing
Custom Cakes for Every Occasion!
Order your
cake online
Fill in our cake order form in about five minutes: flavour, size, decorations, allergies, inspiration photos and your pick-up time. We'll call or message to confirm the details and price. You only pay once everything's sorted.
- 1Tell us everything
- 2We call to confirm
- 3Pay & collect
Cake Details
- 8" · 10" · 12" · 14" square
- Sponge, mud cake or something else
- Round, square, rectangle or heart
Collection Details
Cessnock or Nulkaba, at a time that suits you.
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FAQ
Can I order a custom cake?
Yes — custom cakes are a Pie Hole speciality. We do birthday cakes, kids' cakes, cupcake orders and cakes for weddings, engagements and events. Give us at least 3–5 days' notice for anything custom, and a week for larger tiered or themed cakes. Call the shop closest to you or use the contact form.
Do you do edible cake printing?
We do. Send us a photo — a face, a logo, a pet, a favourite moment — and we'll print it in food-safe edible ink onto an icing sheet and top your cake with it. Great for surprise birthdays, corporate cakes, and kids' characters. We need at least 3 days and a high-resolution image (JPG or PNG). Ring the shop or email us via the contact form to start.
How much notice do you need for a custom cake?
Minimum 3 days for a standard custom cake or edible photo print. 5–7 days for larger, tiered, or heavily decorated cakes. For weddings and events we'd prefer 2+ weeks so we can talk through flavours, sizing and delivery. The earlier the better — especially around long weekends and peak wedding season.
Can I pre-order for pickup?
Phone pre-orders are welcome at both shops, especially if you need a tray of pies for an event or want to make sure a specific flavour is held for you. Online pre-order is coming soon.