Round the bend near Hahndorf and a striking jet-black building rises out of the native gardens, its walls decorated with works by Australian artists. It’s a surprise this close to town, just 25 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, and it belongs to Sidewood Estate Restaurant & Cellar Door, an easy escape into the Adelaide Hills.
Inside, the Gallery restaurant serves exceptional cuisine from a seasonal a la carte menu weekdays and set menus on weekends. When the weather obliges, settle into the garden or the over-18s courtyard for a relaxed feast of wood-oven pizzas and grazing boards.
Equally suited to a quiet lunch for two or a larger celebration, the venue invites you to linger… in the luxurious interior, on the sunlit deck, or stretched out on a VIP daybed beside the lawn bowls greens. There’s room for the kids to roam, too, with a generous garden and nature play area.
At the Cellar Door, sample Sidewood’s cool-climate wines and ciders through guided tastings or tasting paddles, or try your hand at sabrage, the theatrical art of opening a bottle of sparkling with a sabre.
Whether you’re planning a laid-back family day or seeking an elevated culinary journey, Sidewood delivers the perfect Adelaide Hills experience.
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