See & Do:
McLaren Vale

Being located truly in the heart of the McLaren Vale Wine Region, we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to quality food and wine options. Please see below for our personal top picks located a short stroll or an easy bike ride from your accommodation. For more ‘local favourites’ please see our Monapilla Escape Guest Guidebook (emailed to guests before arrival) or head to www.mclarenvale.info

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  • A group of people enjoying a daytime outdoor gathering, sitting on benches and chatting, with glasses of white wine, surrounded by greenery and plants.

    Bec Hardy Wines Cellar Door and Restaurant

    Great wine, beautiful platters and restaurant quality dishes, relaxed vibe and exceptional service. Located just 650m away (2 minute bike ride or an easy walk). Open 7 days 10am to 4pm.

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  • Outdoor patio with a wooden railing, three barstools, a wine bottle, and two wine glasses set on the railing, overlooking a landscape with trees, a small shed, and rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

    Shadow Creek Cellar Door

    Great pizzas and platters, great selection of wines, and a beautiful creek setting. Located just 350m (1 minute bike ride or a short stroll down the road). Open Fri, Sat & Sun 11am to 5pm.

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  • A man and woman standing in a doorway with a black dog and a cactus plant outside, with a vineyard visible through the open door.

    Sampson Tall Wines Cellar Door

    Beautiful Historic Church setting nestled among the vines, great selection of quality wine, no food. Located 2.8k away (5 minute bike ride). Open 7 days 11am to 5pm.

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  • Sunlight illuminating a house surrounded by greenery and bushes.

    The Salopian Inn

    A McLaren Vale must. Gin tastings, award-winning wine cellar, outstanding food (ft. Monapilla Estate Lamb). Tip: ride down Rifle Range Road and turn right onto The Shiraz Trail. Once on, the first left is McMurtrie Road and 200 metres down is the The Salopian Inn. 4.2km away (7 minute bike ride via the Shiraz Trail).

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  • A vintage double-decker bus parked outdoors at sunset, surrounded by trees and vineyards.

    Down The Rabbit Hole

    Iconic cellar door and restaurant. Very popular, great food and wine – check website for live music events and meal options. 3.6km away (6 minute bike ride). Open 7 days 11am to 5pm, open till 9.30pm on Thurs & Fri.

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  • Two hands clinking glasses of different beers in front of stacked wooden barrels.

    Goodieson Brewery

    Good old fashioned brewery. Great beers, better service. Located a little further down the track but a trek we do often (maybe too often). 194 Sand Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171.

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