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.

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

Honestly, this place deserved points simply for the gorgeous dog that seems to just wander around…read morehere. Then again, the dog aside (which is hard to ignore mind you, especially since it seems to be perpetually hungry), they also have some absolutely awesome beers here, but then again it is a craft brewery. Yeah, they also do food, but once again most breweries also do that. This is certainly a little gem that happens to be incredibly popular.

One afternoon when heading on a joy ride to Normanville we passed through the charming historical…read moretown of Myponga. High on the old butter factory facade - a welcome beacon calling us within it's walls. A fluffy, smiling Samoyed face. Even better was the encouraging word that sealed the deal, 'brewery'! Smiling Samoyed Brewery has been lovingly transformed from it's former life as Myponga Brewery by husband and wife Simon Dunstone and Kate Henning. The charming rustic-styled barn opened in November 2012, and was listed in Adelaide Now's Top 10 Beer Gardens in December 2013. The namesakes act as the welcoming committee, usually lounging in the front gardens. Wrap around verandas provide a variety of seating styles for groups large & small, sun worshippers and the pink-prone. From the back verandah there is a panoramic view of the Myponga reservoir which hosts golden sunsets, swans and the occasional kangaroo. The brewery itself is visible from inside, through large picture windows, and it's produce available on tap, as take away, and on some of the most unique and hand made tasting paddles I've had the fortune to come across. All of the beers we tried were great. The Dark Ale has coffee and chocolate flavours and nice light hop bitterness to clean it up. The 12 Paws American Pale Ale has medium hop-bitterness with nice maltiness that makes it refreshing in the sun. The First Batch American Pale Ale had more floral notes, including banana flower. Wood fired pizzas laden with local produce, like Alexandrina Cheese, are the specialty here. The pizzas are a good size, with nice wood oven char on the crust but not too bubbled or charred. In true Italian style the toppings aren't overwhelmed by cheese making this a healthier than normal option. The woodfired pizzas are ably supported by tasting platters with the season's & region's finest, like Adelaide Hills avocados, metwurst, Alexandrina carraway Gouda, and salt & pepper calamari. All is fresh and flavoursome, the calamari crunchy, sweet and tender. Before or after dining & taking in the live music & views over the reservoir, take some time to wander through the old butter factory markets. There are books, antiques, tools, home made jams and crafts, hot chilli sauces, an art gallery and local eggs.

What a great little boutique brewery in McLaren Vale. They offer tastings for only $8 and you can…read moresample their 6 specialty beers. Start light and end in your heavier red ales. I am not a beer drinker and i made it through 4/6 before passing the rest over to my partner. Got to talk to the brewers, see where the magic happens in the huge vats whilst sipping your way through the beers. Dont miss this place out when you take a visit to McLaren Vale. Definitely worth the find.

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

It's a very interesting property to visit. It was an old hotel inn, purchased by Chris Norris and…read moreAnna Priamo over 20 years ago. It's their home and they turned it into a lifestyle accommodation, wedding/function venue, vineyard and of course restaurant. It's full of characters. Only just over an hour drive from Adelaide, great fresh food and veggies from their garden and local suppliers. Great wooden pizza, really enjoyed my rib eye steak, simple and tasty. Great in summer time. One tip: ring up first, they do like to enjoy their life too, so they don't open all the time or they might be booked for events etc.

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!

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

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.

Victor Harbour is a great place to go to. It has a very pretty and serene vibe. They have this…read morecarnival type thing there yearly (I'm not sure when it is though) I suggest that if you have kids, take them in hot weather or when the carnival is on. Also there's granite island that you can literally walk to because it's connected to victor harbour by a long jetty. If you don't like walking then have no fear as you can always take the horse and carriage. At Victor Harbour there's a mini put put course thing which is great for the kids and there's also a souvenir shop for travellers. There's plenty of food there and shops on the main street you can gaze at. The parks are pretty cool as well. There's a caravan park and also a country club people can stay at. All in all, come here if you want to get away from city life as it's a very beautiful place. People may suggest Victor Harbours older brother Goolwa but honestly, Goolwa isn't as great as Victor Harbour! Make sure to definitely have a look at Granite Island if you're only coming here once

Definately the most beautiful place is saw in a long time. I went here in my first week of staying…read morein Adelaide. It was a lovely day, hot and sunny. A really lovely day, we had lunch in a lovely little cafe opposite the port/harbour before walking across the pier over to the other half of the island. If you have small children, there is a horse and cart that will take you across. But remember when its hot that you may have a bit of a wait as them lovely shire horses are hot too. In the centre there is a brilliant designed fountain type thing, its a whales tail coming out of the ground and has water spurting out of it. It looked great! The walk over to the other part of the island was great and i had a really enjoyable day. The only thing that would've made it even better was that they were showing photo's of the penguins that they get there..penguins would've made the day complete however i didn't get to see them. :(