I wish this was my local bottleshop ... we visit here for supplies every time we come to Robe ;)…read more With plenty of local wineries, as well as the Coonawarra nearby, this bottleshop stocks them all - I have never seen such a fantastic collection of local wines in such a small bottleshop! Next time I will have to visit specifically with a 'wine budget' in order to sample more ;) Though I am wine-biased, they also have an excellent selection of cider (with Spikey Norman apple/pear cider being a local favourite). I can't speak for beer-lovers - as I am not one - but I do know that Robe Town Brewery is one of the new kids on the block.

This is what I would consider to be a true craft brewery. It is a rather small operation, and they…read morereally only distribute to the local area, but they are always experimenting with new types of brews, as well as having a number of old favourites. The service was great, though the seating area wasn't actually that large. Then again it probably isn't really set up for having large crowds descend upon it. Still, it was a pretty nice place for a beer, and yeah, the beer was pretty good as well.

The husband and I walked to mahalia coffee on a rainy morning and it was so worth it! Everyone…read morethere was so friendly, and the coffee was delicious. They also had the cutest cat! It's worth stopping in if you're in Robe.

Another place we always visit when in Robe - coffee is spectacular, accompanying cakes are always…read moredelicious, and there is a huge range of cups, mugs, tea, etc. We always buy a few bags of coffee beans while we're here too - not cheap, but definitely worth it for the excellent quality ;)

This was actually a rather nice cafe, though it wasn't one of those places that stood out…read moreparticularly all that much. By that I sort of mean that it really wasn't all that fancy. However, as a cafe it was still pretty nice, and a good place to come and grab some breakfast, and a pot of tea. The prices weren't too bad, and the service was also quite friendly. Mind you, I didn't come here during the high season, so I guess there is that, but still, as a cafe, this place was pretty good.

40+ minute wait for food and it arrives stone cold!…read more Visit Robe for other reasons, not this cafe!

The lighthouse was a great experience. Even though it doesn't seem so large from the outside, when…read moreyou're in it, you have so much vertigo, you think you're as high as anything else for miles! It was indeed very interesting, and a great overall experience. The architecture of it is just so detailed, and so well made, I don't see why a person could doubt it lasting for another hundred or so years. I'm definitely visiting again, I don't know how someone could pass up the opportunity. The balcony also has great views!

The gallery is on the sea-side of the main street right toward the end. It has an unassuming…read morefrontage, but as you enter what was once Robe's saddlery, you will discover a labyrinth of rooms adorned with an always interesting collection of art work. Much of the work is from local artists, and has a nautical theme, but there are also artists from far afield, and one of my favourite past times in Robe is to browse the gallery to see what owners Terry and Nancy Johnson have curated for the current season, including the most recent works from Terry Johnson himself. The front room houses some works and small gifts and handcrafted pieces, but as you venture deeper into other rooms you will find larger and more expensive pieces, such as sculptures, glass works and paintings. The room at the rear catches a beautiful light at times and is a very serene place to while away some time dreaming of where all the pieces could go in your home. Terry and his wife Nancy only live in Robe during the summer months, and so the Gallery closes at the end of April to re-open in the spring. They are warm and inviting, full of interesting anecdotes and information about the artwork and artists. Terry also knows a fair bit about local history which he is happy to share with the interested. As the winter days lengthen into Spring, I always find a sense of anticipation that Terry and Nancy are wending their way from their winter retreat with another cache of goodies for me to ogle and buy.