It's was a long drive from where we were but it was worth it. The waitress was so lovely !…read moreEverything was good, no fault at this place. It was a very chilled atmosphere.

Sorry guys, but did not enjoy my night out here. 14/ 25…read more The view is spectacular - 5/5 The selection of drinks was fantastic - 4/5 The food was average - 3/5 The staff were very undertrained and poorly versed in Customer Service - 2/5 The wait was ridiculous - 2 hours!! - 0/5 ( I wish I could go into the minus' with this one) The view and drinks only just saved the night. My (fantastically patient) husband and I joked about the poor service and the extremely long wait time - only to get told they did not have the ingredients to make the dish I chose - but we watched the sun set feeling a little tipsy and grateful for each others company - but honestly folks, I can get that with a bag of chips, fried fish and a picnic on the beach with a bottle of nice white!. Terribly unimpressed and underWOWed. Will not go again, which is a shame as its a 5 min walk from our house and it could be an amazing place to get together with friends and family. To enjoy the scenery and food, drinks and company. Such a shame!

We ended up at Oxeberry later in the day hunting desserts…read more The space is nice enough, best if you can get a spot on one of the three big couches by the open fire. Sadly for us the food was merely adequate and was presented in take away cardboard w plastic plates, one for each slice of cake and a foam bowel for the soup (and we said we were eating in). Sadly I would call it cheap food court grade. The top 40 tunes over the speakers also cheapened the vibe relative to the lovely location, jazz would definitely work better. Something's not quite working for these guys, they have a great location with nice lawns out front and probably get wine tour cyclists through as well but they haven't worked out 'their experience'.

We went on a Saturday at lunchtime at 12pm. Nice restaurant, lovely setting. Ordered two…read moreOxenburgers (at $15 each) which took about 15 minutes to arrive, although there weren't many people there. While we were waiting I thought it was interesting that I couldn't feel any food cooking smells or cooking noises (pots clanging, sizzling grills etc.) Then we heard the unmistakeable beep sounds of a microwave and then we were shortly presented with our burgers... $15 for a pre-cooked and then microwaved burger patty is disgusting... Not even sure its good food hygiene to reheat burgers or maybe its just that I, as a consumer, expected it to be freshly cooked for that price... When i was ordering I thought it was odd that the burger was served with chips (not fries). The other items on the menu were platters, croissants etc. They should stick to those and forget the burgers as they obviously don't do any fresh cooking on site. Very disappointing for the food, I believe the wine is nice though....

Penny's Hill has been a South Australian fave for many years, famous for their reds and for good…read morereason. Check out their awards when you get into this Cellar Door. Hats off to the wine makers! Just outside of the main strip in McLaren Vale, you will be greeted with a lovely old homestead, vegetable patch, chicken shed and an array of buildings for different styles of entertaining. This is what we wish all our homes to look like. Oh, the country Life. Take note of the barn in front of you with the massive pizza oven. What a great space for functions overlooking the rolling hills and vineyards. Also, just next to it is an outdoor fireplace under a gazebo. I would love a Friday arvo knock off or Sunday sesh in there. And just over to the right, you will find the entry to the Cellar Door. Make your way through the front doors and you will find a large open space with one long bar. Great to handle a few group tastings at once, which is a must for the busy weekends. The staff here are ever so friendly and you can see that they are proud of the produce. They will share the story of each wine and educate you on why each wine earned it's name. Going through the flight you will have a range of options to suit your palate. After trying them all I would have to say my favourites being the Chardonnay and Skeleton Key Shiraz. The Chardonnay here is called the Minimalist and is true to it's name. It is lighter than most, with a light peach fruit flavour. It does not have the heavy oak flavour that the old varieties have which is great. The Skeleton Key Shiraz is bold, but it has a spiced slightly sweet berry flavour through the wine. Perfect for winter! Pop Penny's Hill on your list of wineries to visit next time you are in McLaren Vale. You will not be disappointed.

What a fab winery..... great location, great service, great food and great wine!! The winery is set…read morethe fields and vineyards of McLaren Vale and includes several out buildings, as well as the main building including wine tasting area and restaurant. The restaurant serves fantastic food from full meals to seasonal tasting plates paired with the wines, the menu changes every few months and reflects lots of the local produce. The restaurant has excellent table service and helpful staff. The tasting area is large and includes a bar like area and a few seating areas to relax with a glass and a cheese plate. The winery not only has the Penny HIll range of wines but also Mr. Riggs and Black Chook. This leads to an extensive tasting list and there will be something for everyone. The bottle prices are very reasonable too and will be one of the reasons you go back for more!!

I had a great breakfast at this relatively new eatery in Glenelg (Adelaide) in an area that boasts…read morea great range of places to dine at. The staff were friendly and helpful. The deck at the front was a great place to sit in the winter sun and eat my eggs and toast. Inside the walls were covered with interesting artworks, which appears to be the theme for the establishment. Great idea!

Beautiful, quirky wine bar/ cafe set in an old house in Glenelg. Adds a new energy to our suburb,…read moreand provides a great alternative for brunch, lunch, dinner or after work drinks. They even distil their own gin, which served with lemon over ice is the perfect way to end the day. Walls adorned with great art, you can relax on a couch or sit in a booth or table inside, or on a warm night/ sunny day relax in Parisian style cafe seating on the deck outdoors. Whatever you do, get in there and enjoy the delicious eats & drinks, wonderful atmosphere and terrific friendly, helpful staff.

This is a joint review from two yelpers who stumbled across this cute little cocktail/tapas bar one…read moreThursday night. The walls of this bar make you feel like you are in a child's bedroom. The theme is based on the tale of the flying trunk. The cocktails are delicious. We had the salted caramel star and the so flute. I loved the little pretzel star in the salted caramel. They also serve tapas food. They also serve tapas food. We had the pan fried gnocchi with artichokes, and the buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes. Mmm! The prices are pretty reasonable as well. The cocktails are $17 - $20. The tapas is under $15. We also had a lovely conversation with the owner evi about the design of the place. I'd love to come back again on my way home from workies :) Nothing much more I can add to what Karen F had commented, both Adam & Evi are great hosts. Very attentive and explained both the cocktails and food very well and enticed us into trying them. Enjoyable evening.

Pigs fly, elephants have long trunks and all things alcholically magical happen at The Flying…read moreTrunk. I have only been here for a wine and cocktail so far but this place really adds to the quirky little shops, bakeries and cafes that are popping up on KWR! Fast and friendly service, combined with some unique concoctions and names of cocktails means you will spend most of your time there deciding which cocktail you'll get when you next return. The Elephant Espress is on my list to try next time. If you are like my other half though and think cocktail is for cordial drinkers then never fear - the wine and beer list is for quoffers and swirlers alike. These guys take their booze seriously and I am definitely signing up for one of their monthly "tasting flight masterclasses" in the future.

The food, the atmosphere and the service conjured up *all sorts of emotions…read more Lickerish was the *strap that broke the camels back. I now know why service with more than just a smile can have even more meaning than great food and a cool environment. Our waitress, Lani, was so passionate and having so much fun in her job that we were convinced she was the owner of the place! She was not shy in sharing her opinion of the wine we should be drinking nor of having a chat in between serving others, we walked out feeling like a regular of the place - still bubbling from the friendliness and genuine concern for ensuring we had a good time. But I also can't go past the food. Here are 3 key finger lickingly good tips for you when dining for dinner here: - Sharing is caring and worth it for anyone on a budget or who gets food envy (yours truly). But don't feel limited to the Bar/Share menu, you can share the pizza, the mains the smaller plates and you'll be full from 4-5 dishes between 2! - If you like unusual flavour combinations, that is still accessible to the normal palette (ie. not offal) this is the place for you. Gin and beetroot cured salmon or Fig & Proscuitto Pizza, even the mushroom stuffed baby squid all were such simple concoctions but so well flavoured. - Get there at sunset, it is really well enclosed on the balcony outside and if you have a coat in winter you could easily sit outside and watch the beautiful sunset over Semaphore beach + score 100 romance points too! Like a kid in a candy shop who just found the best sweets tucked away in the back of the shop, I am still hyped up about Lickerish and can't wait to save up my pennies till my next visit with friends.

Beautiful for a sunny Sunday drink and eats. Came on a Sunday briefly, for the second time and…read moreremembered why I told myself LAST time I should come here more often. Beautiful space, warm and comfortable inside when outside is dreary, but when the sun is shing, get out there on the balcony. The only way to eat! Grab a bottle of something, and feast on a couple of platters. Its run by old 'Greedy Goose' hosts John and Justine Hall, and it has the same attention and love of their food after all these years! I had zucchini flowers (with cheese!) which were devine, the cured salmon melts in the mouth and theres a range of pizzas, most of which can be made gluten free (with a $3 surcharge) Great place, great food, great service - everything I look for, and more!

A perfect winter hideaway and little spot for a Friday or Saturday night drink. The crowd is super…read morelocal and often the place is quiet but they are now putting on jazz mid-week to add some pizazz to the venue. An ever changing and simple wine list of SA wines by the glass and bottle as well as a few ciders and beers to boot complement the gourmet tapas style menu on offer. I love sharing food and so this place suited me perfectly however my partner was hoping we would go out for the "main meal" after dining here! Every dish was incredibly well flavoured and spiced as well as being rich enough to be filling. It wasn't the healthiest meal but every we tried couldn't be faulted. From the thai chicken balls with a caramelly soy sauce to waygu meat balls, fennel and orange soaked olives (my fav) and the fried haloumi it all worked well with each other and what we were drinking. This venue is also deceivingly larger than you would expect as you walk up to the counter (in a room behind the front bar and dining area) and can explore a larger carpeted dining and entertaining area as well as seating out the side of the house. It has been furnished very classically with old wooden chairs and tables but given a modern twist with the quirky addition of wine glass chandeliers and a mirrored room indoors. So if you're looking for a pre-dinner or late evening snack over some unusual local wine and tasty tapas, this place is worth bookmarking.

We discovered this spot some time ago and have visited it a few times since…read more Time for a review. Last night we got an off the cuff invite for drinks at 16:30 and to hear a band The Prospectors. Arriving late (that's our style) we missed the first set so sat out the back with a glass of bubbly and had a chat. There are a variety of rooms from the main with couches, large and small tables and bar stools, to small quiet intimate side rooms that can be used for groups. The wine is varied, many by the glass at fair prices and the staff are well versed in wine so are able to find something you'll like. The food is so very tasty. Mustard cheese bread, arancini balls, crushed potatoes and a three cheese plate. Ordered just at the end of the bands second set we were up on the dance floor. Tradition states with The Prospectors, that one of their last songs of an evening is 'dancing on the streets' in which you go and do just what the song says. A final note on the first Wednesday of the month they do a wine food pairing night with a local wine producer. It is a very popular event often being booked out weeks if not months in advance (we booked the last seat for the December event, 2 months in the future from time of posting) So expect an update in a few months.

Just what the area needed, Hula Hoop now provides in a cute little wine bar (seats about 25 inside…read moreon bar stools) with solid wine list and tasty snacks/dinner. Outside are another 6 or so tables of 4 with a temporary gazebo over the top, and heaters and rugs to keep you warm. Looking east over a small park, this will be a winner in the warmer months. The food menu was designed by Andre of Masterchefiness, and although I've only had a sample of the tasting plate, the menu includes larger dinner options such as a robust ragu. It's all fresh and seasonal and I'm looking forward to dinner soon. The staff are friendly and convivial and more than happy to oblige with requests. The inside tables (3) can be booked, but staff are happy for you to use until reservation time. If you want to kick on & there's a few of you it would be best to book. Inside fills fast and it's noisy, so if you want a more intimate chat get there early (5pm Wed-Fri & 2pm Sunday) or sit outside, but otherwise enjoy the excitement shared by locals of a venue that fills a missing gap for the locals.

Amazing little gem of a place. Breakfast brunch supper. Wonderful staff! Good food! Good coffee!…read moreWine bar at night