I sort of took a wrong turn and ended up at this brewery. Well, that certainly turned out to be one…read moreof those delightful accidents because this brewery was pretty awesome. I have had some of their beers before, namely because I wandered into a bottle shop, but it was great to actually visit the brewery itself. Yeah, the beers are pretty awesome, and the service wasn't bad at all. It may be a bit of a trek to get to, but it is definitely worth it.

There is so much to brag about how wonderful prancing pony is, so I'll do my best to get it all…read moredown. Firstly, let me start with my slight hiccups. I came for a visit on a Saturday, it was quite busy, and the staff had asked if we had made a reservation. I suggest booking a table if you're planning a visit, especially on a weekend. The brewery has a great airy and open feel to it, a variety of tables and seating, and great decorations hanging about. There was a large variety of pub style to choose from, I opted for the nachos, although my friend wanted salad and was told that both salad options listed on the menu were no longer being offered. The best part, however, were the endless options of beers. They had a variety of selections on tap, a few ciders, and even cans and bottles to take home. I ordered the Zeppelin IPA and I loved it. Overall, I highly recommend paying this brewery a visit up in the hills, it was great.

This is a hard place to rate as I'm not quite sure which category to rate it against. to me, it's a…read morevery casual wine bar with great wine. I tried the sparkling shiraz and it was simply wonderful! They serve a small selection of wine, cider and beer - you don't need lot's of options of they're really good choices - as well as simple snacks but nothing from a kitchen or any food off a menu. It's the perfect place to come for a relaxing drink by the water when visiting Goolwa. I suggest planning your next move if you need lunch or dinner though. they charged $10 entry on NYE to view the fireworks from here.

Great destination to have a relaxing afternoon with a fine wine and great staff. In addition you…read morehave fantastic views and parking is easy.

Open to the public!…read more They have a really cool beer bar, the pirate behind the bar is eager to chat and educate us about beers and the reason behind them having canned beer instead of bottled! All the brewing action happens on site out the back. Try the tasting paddles. They have basic beer snacks available to purchase and filtered water to cleanse your palate between tastes. They also have coffee by common ground roasters and a merchandise area! Come check it out! x

I am very sorry to say that I am not a fan of the brews here at Gulf Brewery…read more My bf and I stumbled across the tasting rooms as we were strolling through Hahndorf for my bday. I am quite a craft beer fan, so we thought we'd give their tasting paddle a go despite not having had lunch yet. We chose the 6 beer option for $9, although they also have 10 beers for $13. Holy raw alcohol Batman! Sadly these brews are not appealing at all, particularly the lighter ones. Which explains why I'd never heard of them. The stout is okay and the smoked beer quite unique, although maybe too ham-esque to have a whole pint. I'd prefer the Barossa Valley Smoked. All in all, unfortunately the room has little charm, apart from the staff who were lovely, I'd definitely give this a miss next time. A shame, because a good brewery would do well here.

It looks like a school canteen with a bar and the beer is HORRID. Seriously, avoid if you are a…read morebeer lover in any way shape or form.

Amazing food - popped in for an impromptu lunch and they didn't disappoint. One thing - a…read moreprofessional kitchen should be able to get all meals out at the same time... the dribble approach is ok at a beachside cafe

A friend of mine recommended this place to me. Actually, to be more specific, a friend of mine…read moreindicated to me that this place existed because I really don't need to be recommended a craft beer brewery namely because I will end up going their anyway. So, it took a while to get here, namely because most times I went past it was closed, but one Sunday afternoon I was fortunate enough to discover that it was open. Well, we ended up getting a tasting paddle, and I do admit that the beers were actually pretty good. It's a rather small time operation, and can be difficult to find, but it is definitely worth checking out.

Very disappointed with the feed me menu. Some average starters, 2 steaks & half a deep fried…read morechicken for 3 people

Set in the world famous McLaren Vale, the aptly named McLaren Vale Beer Co. is set in a perfect…read morelocation amongst vineyards and between some of the worlds best wineries. Their tap house and kitchen makes delicious gourmet pub foods including wood oven pizzas, burgers and salads. But it is the setting that brings you here. I chose this place for my 25th birthday lunch amidst a wine tour and we were all impressed. The bright, rustic, unique and trendy interior brings a young crowd interested in boutique beers and local wines. The ales are refreshing and not too much and have won numerous awards around the country for taste and design. The wine cellar is small and rustic, but hey - you're here for the beer and the socialising!!

The McLaren Vale Beer company is certainly a favourite of mine to visit while in the region…read morenormally famous for its wines!! They produce around 5 beers - an indian pale ale, dark ale, lager, a new cider and their flagship Vale Ale. They are all very drinkable...and can be sampled in a paddle featuring small measures of them. Also available are the traditional pints, handles and stubbies for takeaway. The food served at cellar door is fantastic, a favourite side is always the Duck Fat Chips.... something very special. They are all reasonably priced for the area. They is plenty of parking here, but on busy periods its gets quickly filled up. There is an ample beer garden with some outdoor seats. A very nice place to visit after a few wines of just on its own!

Wine tours usually see some good and some bad in the venues you attend. For me, any winery that has…read morea good port, serves beer or has another 'surprise option' generally gets high marks in my book. Enter Johnstons of Oakbank, and their sweet SWEEEEEET Cordials! Yes, they make wine, and yes, they have stubbies of Cooper Pale on hand for the non-refined (like myself).....but I did not partake in a beverage of the amber variety! A gasp followed by stunned silence is upon you I am sure! For at the end of the wine tasting, out came the cordials and hyper Scott came out to play. Dillute 4 parts to one she said.....I laugh at your 4 parts to 1! Straight is the way a man, a very, very immature man, drinks his cordial! Damn, they make a good drop! I particularly advise trying the Brown Lime and Fruit Cup varieties. They also make some freaky deeky flavours like Sasparilla and Clove...not a big fan personally but they got the Clove smack on.....bloody terrible, but smack on!

Attended the official opening today of the new Big Shed venue on Port Road. Great venue and…read morefriendly staff. What let it down was the ridiculous price charged for the "craft" beers. Having grown up in the UK and enjoyed real ale for many years through CAMRA and such like it's disappointing that a new venue like this should charge $12 for a "pint" of beer for this can be best described as a metric pint, aka 375ml, whereas an imperial pint is about 550ml. In the UK you would pay around 4 pound for a 550ml pint of real ale - which is about $9. Why then do we have to be ripped off like this at the Big Shed - especially on opening day where you would think at least they would be offering specials. Shame on you - it's pure profiteering!

Awesome great to take the kids out but very noisy for little kids amazing scenery and great for…read moremaybe book a table