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The Best Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in the Adelaide Hills
From vineyard views to country pubs and standout dining rooms, the Adelaide Hills is home to some seriously good tables. Here’s where to eat when you’re craving a meal worth the drive.
The best restaurants in the Adelaide Hills turn a meal into a reason to get out of the city. Just 20 minutes from the CBD, you’ll find thoughtful cooking, local produce and cool-climate wines served among rolling vineyards and countryside views. From destination dining to relaxed country favourites, these are the tables worth the drive, with plenty of time to stop by a cellar door while you’re there.
In This Guide
The Best Cafes in the Adelaide Hills
Lady Luck Cafe
A heartfelt venture by a hospo sibling duo passionate about community and great coffee, Lady Luck cafe is a gem of a breakfast spot. Light-filled, home to many a thriving indoor plant and in the heart of Mount Barker, it’s a reliable spot for brunch and brews. The menu is a tasteful blend of coffee, brunch bites like salads, poke bowls, crumpet stacks, sandwiches, pastries, fresh juices and a few cheeky brews, including drinks from Mismatch Brewing Co.
Suburb: Mount Barker
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Breakfast, Brunch, Locals
Fourth Hill Providore
A renovated barn in Verdun provides the setting for Fourth Hill Providore, where excellent coffee comes with fresh bread, local produce and a tempting cabinet of brunch treats.
The space retains plenty of its original charm, with pale sandstone walls, white-framed windows and an outdoor porch creating a particularly inviting Hills setting. Settle in with a coffee and something from the brunch menu, then linger a little longer than planned.
Suburb: Verdun
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Brunch
Best For: Brunch, weekend plans, locals
FRED Eatery
In Aldgate Village, FRED Eatery is a fun and friendly cafe serving fresh eats and great coffee. From breakfast on the go to a long, leisurely brunch in the Hills, FRED’s range of modern Australian dishes deserve more than one visit. Over and above the delectable bites, the interiors are #instaworthy, think Scandi-styling with bold flashes of green.
In Aldgate Village, FRED Eatery covers breakfast on the go and long, leisurely brunches with equal ease. The modern Australian menu is worth returning for on its own, but the Scandi-style fit-out, all clean lines and bold green accents, makes it just as easy to stay a while.
Suburb: Aldgate
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Breakfast, Brunch, Quick bite, Weekend plans
The Best Restaurants in the Adelaide Hills
Lot 100
Home to a collective of South Australia’s best food and craft beverage producers, Lot 100 is an all-encompassing dining destination. Somewhat of a Mecca for foodies, they embrace a paddock-to-plate ethos. Their modern Australian menu leans into the Mediterranean, with a refined focus on seasonality and locally sourced produce from neighbours and farmers. Dine on The Long Lunch for a shared experience in the modern dining room, or take a more casual approach, with a shared lunch of small plates and wood oven pizzas in the newly built courtyard.
Their craft beverage selection is unmatched, setting itself apart from the many surrounding wineries with gin, cider, and beer reigning supreme. Pick a sunny day and sit outside to enjoy some fun and games while you drink.
Suburb: Hay Valley
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Long lunch, Group dining, Outdoor dining, Weekend plans
Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant
Before you’ve even glanced at the menu, Penfolds Magill Estate’s renowned restaurant will have you captivated. Set against the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, the space features striking wooden interiors and an ethereal ceiling installation reminiscent of a night sky.
Save this one for a special occasion, with decadent degustation menus that celebrate fresh, contemporary flavours, taking you on a journey across the region. Complementing the dishes is a world-class selection of Penfolds wines, available right next door at the iconic cellar door, the birthplace of some of Australia’s most famous wine stories since 1844. This pairing of fine food and legendary wine is unmatched.
Suburb: Magill
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Wine lovers
Hardy’s Verandah
For an experience steeped in history with views of the Adelaide Hills, enjoy a memorable meal at heritage-listed Hardy’s Verandah. Recently recognised as Best Restaurant – Accommodation Division by the Australian Hotels Association (SA), their seasonal menu is plated in four to seven-course degustations, paired with multi-award-winning wine, sake and creative cocktails. Expect an explosion of flavours from dishes made with the finest fish, meat, fruit and vegetables, crafted into inspiring dishes you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
Sitchu Tip: Make a weekend of it and book a stay in the award-winning Mount Lofty House for a gourmet getaway.
Suburb: Crafers
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Wine lovers, Weekend plans
LVN at Bird in Hand
The unveiling of Bird in Hand’s reimagined on-premises dining room, LVN Restaurant, completely blew us away! It has fast become a favourite thanks to a brilliant tasting menu and fine wine served with a side of spectacular sunsets, world-class art and breathtaking terraced gardens.
The menu at LVN centres around fresh and high-quality seasonal ingredients, with much of the produce showcased plucked directly from the onsite kitchen garden, or sourced, as it has been for generations by Indigenous communities, from the surrounding Adelaide Hills region, Finniss River on the lower lakes of South Australia and Seymour in Tasmania. How magical!
Suburb: Woodside
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Wine lovers
Windy Point Restaurant
Perched high atop beautiful Belair, Windy Point promises a one-of-a-kind meal. Gaze out of the floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the sweeping panoramic views from the Gulf of St Vincent to the CBD. Famed for the five-course set tasting menu that changes with the seasons, there is usually something new to try on every visit. The team will whip up the freshest seasonal produce such as autumnal Boston Bay pork belly, roasted root vegetable soup and chai spice cake for dessert.
Suburb: Belair
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Weekend plans
Need To Know: Five-course set tasting menu that changes with the seasons.
Clover + Stone at Howard Vineyard
Tucked inside the beautiful Howard Vineyard sits Clover + Stone, one of our most reliable options come lunchtime. For a more relaxed and casual dining experience, Clover + Stone is found within a rustic stone barn, and the staff encourage customers to take an hour or two to slow down and enjoy a long lunch with friends and family.
Executive Chef Chang Koog Lee, known as ‘Cookie’, crafts a series of mouthwatering menus designed for sharing. With special weekday “Feed Me” menus and the HanSang option—meaning “one table” in Korean—you certainly won’t leave hungry. The team is also attentive to guests with dietary requirements, so no one misses out.
Suburb: Nairne
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Best For: Long lunch, Group dining, Families, Weekend plans
The Best Bars and Pubs in the Adelaide Hills
Uraidla Hotel
With exposed brick and beams, classy and comfortable furnishings, delightful lighting, and occasionally mulled wine on the menu, you’ll be transported to another era at the famous Uraidla Hotel. With a strong focus on sustainability and community, the meals are made with ingredients from local and trusted suppliers, with some of the fruit and veg being grown and harvested on-site.
With vegan and vegetarian options on the menu, this is the kind of place where everyone can enjoy a great meal in a relaxed and welcoming space. Topped off with a cosy fireplace that keeps you toasty warm in winter and an expansive outdoor area for meals and drinks in the sunshine during summer, this local pub is the spot to be all year long.
Suburb: Uraidla
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Gastropub
Best For: Group dining, Outdoor dining, Families, Locals
The Scenic Hotel
Perched high above Norton Summit, The Scenic Hotel trades as much on its views over gum trees and vineyards as its menu of regional produce. It placed 8th nationally in the inaugural Top 50 Gastropubs Awards 2026 and took out Best Regional Gastropub, ahead of every other country pub in Australia. Al fresco tables strung with fairy lights all but guarantee you’ll stay well past dessert.
Suburb: Norton Summit
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Gastropub
Best For: Date night, Outdoor dining, Special occasion, Weekend plans
The Crafers Hotel
One of Adelaide’s original pubs, The Crafers Hotel trades on serious history without feeling like a museum piece, just 20 minutes from the CBD with a bistro menu built for lunch, dinner and overnight stays. Expect Smoky Bay oysters, French onion soup and steak frites that hold their own against the city’s best.
Suburb: Crafers
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Gastropub
Best For: Group dining, Long lunch, Weekend plans, Families
Need To Know: Accommodation is on site, making it an easy overnight stop just 20 minutes from the CBD.
Inglewood Inn
Established in 1857, Inglewood Inn is a rustic tavern that mixes an old-fashioned flair with a modern twist. This Adelaide Hills restaurant provides for all with its food and drink offerings. Boasting a menu unlike any other ordinary ‘pub’, after you dine, be sure to acquaint yourself with their wine and gin bar. Popular for a cosy meal for two, relaxed cocktail functions or a group dinner, you will be treated to great service, quality food and exceptional drinks. Although loved by locals and visitors in summer for its winning combo of alfresco dining and killer views across the Adelaide Hills, it’s equally popular in the wintertime thanks to its warming fireplaces.
Suburb: Inglewood
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Gastropub
Best For: Date night, Group dining, Outdoor dining, Cocktail lovers
Need To Know: Wine and gin bar on site, with fireplaces in winter.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in the Adelaide Hills
Uraidla Hotel and Inglewood Inn are two of the best Adelaide Hills pubs to visit in winter, both known for their fireplaces. Uraidla Hotel pairs exposed brick and beams with a fireplace and occasionally serves mulled wine, alongside a menu made with local ingredients and vegan and vegetarian options. Inglewood Inn, a rustic tavern established in 1857, draws crowds in summer for alfresco dining but is equally popular in the cooler months thanks to its warming fireplaces. After dinner, its wine and gin bar is worth a visit for a nightcap.
The best pubs in the Adelaide Hills include The Scenic Hotel in Norton Summit, Uraidla Hotel, The Crafers Hotel and Inglewood Inn. The Scenic Hotel placed eighth nationally in the inaugural Top 50 Gastropubs Awards 2026 and was named Best Regional Gastropub, with views over gum trees and vineyards. Uraidla Hotel focuses on sustainability, with some produce grown on site. The Crafers Hotel is one of Adelaide’s original pubs, serving Smoky Bay oysters and steak frites. Inglewood Inn, established in 1857, pairs a wine and gin bar with fireplaces and alfresco views.
Lot 100 in Hay Valley and Clover + Stone at Howard Vineyard in Nairne are two of the best options for a long lunch in the Adelaide Hills. Lot 100 brings together a collective of South Australian food and craft beverage producers. You can book The Long Lunch in the dining room or order small plates and wood oven pizzas in the courtyard, and its gin, cider and beer set it apart from surrounding wineries. Clover + Stone sits in a rustic stone barn, where Executive Chef Chang Koog Lee serves sharing menus, including weekday Feed Me options and the Korean-inspired HanSang.
For a special occasion in the Adelaide Hills, Hardy’s Verandah in Crafers, LVN at Bird in Hand in Woodside and Windy Point Restaurant in Belair are standout choices. Hardy’s Verandah is a heritage-listed dining room serving four to seven-course seasonal degustations with Hills views, and a stay at Mount Lofty House turns it into a gourmet getaway. LVN pairs a tasting menu built on produce from its onsite kitchen garden with terraced gardens, art and sunset views. Windy Point offers a five-course seasonal tasting menu with panoramic views from the Gulf of St Vincent to the CBD.
The best cafes in the Adelaide Hills include Lady Luck Cafe in Mount Barker, Fourth Hill Providore in Verdun and FRED Eatery in Aldgate. Lady Luck is a light-filled spot run by a hospitality sibling duo, pairing coffee with salads, poke bowls, crumpet stacks and drinks from Mismatch Brewing Co. Fourth Hill Providore sits in a renovated barn with sandstone walls and an outdoor porch, serving fresh bread, local produce and a cabinet of brunch treats. FRED Eatery covers everything from breakfast on the go to long brunches, with a modern Australian menu and Scandi-style interiors.
Had a delish meal at one of the best restaurants in the Adelaide Hills and want to stay a little longer? We’ve got you! From the area’s famed wineries for a tasting to the most dreamy accommodation to book into, why not make a weekend of it?
