I thought that the other option was closed, so we decided to come here for some dinner. Well, it…read moreturned out that the experience really wasn't that great. Okay, my brother didn't complain, but he never complains, but the rest of us honestly really wasn't all that keen. Like, the beer selection was quite limited, which was a shame considering that this town is a rather touristy town, and the meals were somewhat average at best. Yeah, we really weren't all that keen. Oh, and the service wasn't all that great either.

Hubby and I stayed here for my birthday weekend in a king spa balcony room. It was amazing! So…read moreclean, comfortable and modern on the inside, whilst quaint, quirky, rustic and warm on the outside. Beautiful hand carved wooden furniture all over the property, original artworks on the walls, several local antique items decorating the outdoors, excellent black out curtains to allow for a good sleep-in, quiet location, hospitable staff who catered to our every need and who went above and beyond with a smile. The attention to detail was astounding, as were the additions. Soft close drawers/cupboards/bins, make up remover towels, extendable magnifying mirror on the bathroom wall, great coffee machine. The bed was very comfortable. Air con/heating is very efficient. Huge smart tv facing the bed. Everything you will need is here. Well stocked kitchenette. I cannot fault this place and will be recommending to all my travelling friends. It's gorgeous, and cute... still, the rooms are spacious. 10/10!

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This place was booked out on a Friday night for dinner, so they're definitely popular for a good…read morereason! We were able to get takeaway though and it did not disappoint! Even in cardboard take out containers, each meal was beautifully plated. I had the dukkah crusted salmon which was perfectly cooked, and hubby had the steak which he said was phenomenal. They even had my fave entree of all time..fried Camembert. Everything was delicious and the staff were so friendly and pleasant when I came to collect. Fabulous!

As a pub this place is okay, but not all that fantastic. However there was one thing that made it…read morestand out and that is the old beer delivery truck that is hanging from the balcony out the front. Actually, it is pretty obvious that the National Motor Museum is nearby because there are pictures of cars all over the wall, and even an old motorcycle in the foyer. Do expect this place to get pretty crowded on those days when the tourists flock to the area because this is one of the main places to grab a bite to eat. We ended up having our lunch here and I have to admit that the schnitzel was okay, but certainly not the best.

This pub was a little hit and miss. When I first popped into Lobethal it was closed, though that…read morewas probably because it was Christmas. However, when I managed to get back, it had opened up again. It felt somewhat older than many of the other pubs in the area, which I have to admit was pretty cool, and there was a nice verandah out the front where one could sit, though I have to admit that the foot traffic isn't particularly huge. Still, as a place for a beer it isn't too bad, even though the beer selection isn't particularly huge.

The Rising Sun Hotel is a rather small hotel in Lobethal at the top of the Main Road. The hotel is…read morerather dated looking inside and out. There is a small dining area that had plastic table clothes with plastic chairs. The bar area was very narrow all round with seating on stools only. So...with a genuinely tired looking pub what makes it good..... well that would be the prices! $5 for all aussie pints and $6 for all imperial is an excellent offer. Also on offer is a range of different shots such as Jager Bombs, Jam Donuts and Skittle Bombs...which is a little strange for country hotel. Unfortunately we never got to eat here as we went on Pageant day and didn't think i would have to book - turns out i was wrong so the limited dining area filled very quickly. However the food i witnessed look going to people looks to be good serves of everything and i will be head back one day to try! When i get to try the food it may up the stars...but for a place to drink there is better available in Lobethal if you dont mind paying a little more!

I will admit that I was initially apprehensive about booking Wings as I couldn't find much…read moreinformation about it. But my travel group decided to do it anyway because the owner Graeme has been so helpful over the phone. He even gave us tips for our pre-Wings Barossa part of the trip. When we arrived at Wings Barossa, we were so impressed with the house (3BR) and the 170 acres of land surrounding it (which is all yours when during your stay here, by the way). It didn't have a television, which made our trip even better because we could actually spend quality time together without the distraction. In the early mornings, we would go for walks in the reserve and we would meet countless kangaroos, birds and bunnies! Only note is before you arrive, stock up on groceries and alcohol as the closest supermarket/bottle-o is in the next town over. There's everything you would need to cook a meal (even salt), and bacon, eggs, bread and milk are provided for the first two breakfasts. Wings Barossa is a great getaway from city life without too much sacrifice on comfort. I love it, and if I'm ever back in South Australia, I will stay at Wings Barossa again. I also swore to myself that if my stay at Wings was great, I would write great reviews about it on every review site I can find. More people need to know about this place because it's really one of the best experiences I had so far, and as I've mentioned, the owner Graeme is awesome.