Our Guidebook to McLaren Vale Wine Region

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Our Guidebook to McLaren Vale Wine Region

Food scene

Salopian Inn McLaren Vale reopened with an inspired refit of the 1853 homestead. Contemporary Australian cuisine with regional seasonal menu, exceptional local and international wine cellar with a tantalising list of exotic gin. Open for lunch every day and for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Our favourite dishes: Hiramasa Kingfish Sashimi, Nomad Farms Roasted & Confit Chicken, Brioche & Butter Pudding
59 locals recommend
The Salopian Inn
Main Road
59 locals recommend
Salopian Inn McLaren Vale reopened with an inspired refit of the 1853 homestead. Contemporary Australian cuisine with regional seasonal menu, exceptional local and international wine cellar with a tantalising list of exotic gin. Open for lunch every day and for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Our favourite dishes: Hiramasa Kingfish Sashimi, Nomad Farms Roasted & Confit Chicken, Brioche & Butter Pudding
d'Arry's menus are guided by the seasons, showcasing the finest produce from the Fleurieu Peninsula at its mouth-watering best. For more than twenty years, diners have been treated to d’Arry’s hospitality with a generous heart. Our favourite dishes: Limoncello cured kingfish and lemon curd, Seared duck breast and confit leg, Passionfruit soufflé
16 locals recommend
d'Arry's Verandah Restaurant
Osborn Road
16 locals recommend
d'Arry's menus are guided by the seasons, showcasing the finest produce from the Fleurieu Peninsula at its mouth-watering best. For more than twenty years, diners have been treated to d’Arry’s hospitality with a generous heart. Our favourite dishes: Limoncello cured kingfish and lemon curd, Seared duck breast and confit leg, Passionfruit soufflé
With a focus on fresh, local ingredients, the Star is known for delicious dishes that let you taste the region. While we aim to create beautiful plates of food that’ll make you go wow. It’s all about local and showcasing what our abundant region has to offer. Plus, the views are epic. Our favourite dishes: Sticky wagyu beef cheek w green mango, Roast pork belly w seared scallop, White chocolate panna cotta w strawberry jelly
103 locals recommend
Star of Greece
1 Esplanade
103 locals recommend
With a focus on fresh, local ingredients, the Star is known for delicious dishes that let you taste the region. While we aim to create beautiful plates of food that’ll make you go wow. It’s all about local and showcasing what our abundant region has to offer. Plus, the views are epic. Our favourite dishes: Sticky wagyu beef cheek w green mango, Roast pork belly w seared scallop, White chocolate panna cotta w strawberry jelly
A hidden gem in McLaren Vale, the restaurant at Maxwell is a must-do when visiting the region.
27 locals recommend
Maxwell Wines
19 Olivers Rd
27 locals recommend
A hidden gem in McLaren Vale, the restaurant at Maxwell is a must-do when visiting the region.
A picturesque ironstone winery - we love their grazing boards
25 locals recommend
Wirra Wirra Vineyards
255 Strout Rd
25 locals recommend
A picturesque ironstone winery - we love their grazing boards
Woodfire pizza in McLaren Vale
33 locals recommend
Pizzateca
319 Chalk Hill Rd
33 locals recommend
Woodfire pizza in McLaren Vale
Best authentic pizza in surrounding regions with beach views
13 locals recommend
Sicily Mare Pizzeria
106 Esplanade
13 locals recommend
Best authentic pizza in surrounding regions with beach views
You will not be disappointed!! Every dish we have tried has been delicious! Highly recommend the degustation menu.
26 locals recommend
The Currant Shed Restaurant
104 Ingoldby Rd
26 locals recommend
You will not be disappointed!! Every dish we have tried has been delicious! Highly recommend the degustation menu.
Our favourite takeaway pizza within close proximity, especially if you’re after a gluten free base (and we’re fussy with pizza!). They also deliver for a small fee.
Carmels Cafe Bar grill
250 Main Road
Our favourite takeaway pizza within close proximity, especially if you’re after a gluten free base (and we’re fussy with pizza!). They also deliver for a small fee.
Authentic Italian cuisine executed extremely well every time. Does not disappoint.
20 locals recommend
Vasarelli Cellar Door Restaurant
169 Main Rd
20 locals recommend
Authentic Italian cuisine executed extremely well every time. Does not disappoint.
Excellent food and wine, highly recommend
8 locals recommend
Mitolo Wines
141 McMurtrie Rd
8 locals recommend
Excellent food and wine, highly recommend
Modern Australian and Portuguese Tapas, with beach views
33 locals recommend
Hortas Restaurant
2 Saltfleet St
33 locals recommend
Modern Australian and Portuguese Tapas, with beach views
13 locals recommend
Chalk Hill Collective (Never Never Distilling Co, Chalk Hill Wines, Cucina di Strada)
56 Field St
13 locals recommend

Sightseeing

The idea to build the d'Arenberg Cube came to Chester Osborn in 2003. Inspired by the complexities and puzzles of winemaking, Chester created the idea of a cube-shaped building. Each of the five levels have been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses, including features such as a wine sensory room, a virtual fermenter, a 360degree video room, and many other tactile experiences.
100 locals recommend
d'Arenberg
Osborn Road
100 locals recommend
The idea to build the d'Arenberg Cube came to Chester Osborn in 2003. Inspired by the complexities and puzzles of winemaking, Chester created the idea of a cube-shaped building. Each of the five levels have been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses, including features such as a wine sensory room, a virtual fermenter, a 360degree video room, and many other tactile experiences.
Coriole is situated in the undulating hills of the densely planted McLaren Vale region just within sight of the sea. Picturesque views, this site boasts wines as beautiful as its scenery.
44 locals recommend
Coriole Winery
Chaffeys Road
44 locals recommend
Coriole is situated in the undulating hills of the densely planted McLaren Vale region just within sight of the sea. Picturesque views, this site boasts wines as beautiful as its scenery.
Enjoy beautiful sweeping views while you sip on some of the region's finest red.
17 locals recommend
Hugh Hamilton Wines
94 McMurtrie Rd
17 locals recommend
Enjoy beautiful sweeping views while you sip on some of the region's finest red.
The Coast to Vines Rail Trail is perhaps the perfect way to explore the diverse attractions of this magical region, as you wind along coastal cliffs through to the foothills of Willunga. The Shiraz Trail between McLaren Vale and Willunga is also a must, with many food and wine temptations close by.
Start of Coast to Vines Trail
2 Railway Terrace
The Coast to Vines Rail Trail is perhaps the perfect way to explore the diverse attractions of this magical region, as you wind along coastal cliffs through to the foothills of Willunga. The Shiraz Trail between McLaren Vale and Willunga is also a must, with many food and wine temptations close by.
Right next door to the Almond Train, this cafe is located inside a 1908 train carriage that has been converted into a cosy café, you can count on a great range of meals and beverages. Serving anything from light snacks to big juicy burgers, you are sure to find something you will love.
The Almond Train
196 Main Rd
Right next door to the Almond Train, this cafe is located inside a 1908 train carriage that has been converted into a cosy café, you can count on a great range of meals and beverages. Serving anything from light snacks to big juicy burgers, you are sure to find something you will love.
Our favourite place for local produce and other little goodies.
The Organic Store McLaren Vale
148 Main Rd
Our favourite place for local produce and other little goodies.

Nearby Towns

Quaint town 5 minutes from our residence. Stroll the eclectic shops and cellar doors, or visit the famous Willunga Farmers Market (up-to-date info: https://www.facebook.com/willungafarmersmarket/)
44 locals recommend
Willunga
44 locals recommend
Quaint town 5 minutes from our residence. Stroll the eclectic shops and cellar doors, or visit the famous Willunga Farmers Market (up-to-date info: https://www.facebook.com/willungafarmersmarket/)
Home to some of Australia’s best beaches, Aldinga is a nearby town with quaint cafes and stores
44 locals recommend
Aldinga Beach
44 locals recommend
Home to some of Australia’s best beaches, Aldinga is a nearby town with quaint cafes and stores