Where to eat in Adelaide Hills
From glass-walled cellar door kitchens to village pubs and a church turned pizzeria, here is where to eat your way across the Hills.
The Adelaide Hills pack an enormous amount of good eating into a short drive from the city. Cool-climate vineyards have drawn ambitious kitchens up onto the ridges, while the old German and gold-rush villages keep the region grounded in hearty pub meals, bakeries and farm gates.
Where the cooking meets the view
Some of the best meals here come with a panorama. Glass-walled cellar doors like Pike & Joyce and Anderson Hill look out over the Lenswood orchards, while The Lane and Mount Lofty House trade on sweeping ridge-top vistas to match their kitchens.
Villages, pubs and casual eats
You do not need a tasting menu to eat well. The Hills are full of friendly local fixtures - a much-loved Aldgate eatery, restored coaching-inn pubs, independent breweries and a cidery - where the welcome is as good as the food. Here are the places we send people to first.
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Uraidla
Lost in a Forest
A cult pizzeria and wine bar set inside a beautifully restored old church in Uraidla. The wood-fired pizzas and tightly chosen wine list have made it one of the most talked-about eating spots in the Hills.
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CrafersMount Lofty House
A grand 1850s manor turned luxury hotel perched on the Crafers ridge, with sweeping views over the valley. It is the address for an occasion - elegant dining and afternoon teas to match the setting.
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AldgateFred Eatery
A much-loved Aldgate institution serving inventive all-day breakfast and lunch from a seasonal kitchen. It is the go-to brunch stop for locals and weekenders alike.
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LobethalPike & Joyce
A striking glass-walled cellar door perched above the Lenswood orchards, pairing elevated dining with estate-grown wines. The view alone is worth the drive up the hill.
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HahndorfThe Lane Vineyard
A ridge-top cellar door and restaurant near Hahndorf known for its chardonnay and sweeping views. A polished choice for a long lunch over a glass of estate wine.
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LobethalAnderson Hill
A hilltop cellar door above Lenswood with knockout valley views and a kitchen to match. Settle in for estate wines and seasonal plates well away from the crowds.
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Mount BarkerHoward Vineyard
A relaxed family cellar door and kitchen near Nairne, set among towering gums, big lawns and estate-grown wines. Easy, leisurely dining that works just as well for families.
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BridgewaterBridgewater Mill
The landmark 1860s flour mill in Bridgewater, with its enormous working waterwheel on Cox Creek, now a destination dining venue. History and a memorable setting come together over a good meal.
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AldgateAldgate Pump Hotel
A much-loved village pub in Aldgate serving hearty counter meals alongside local beer and wine. The classic Hills pub experience in a welcoming, unpretentious room.
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CrafersCrafers Hotel
A handsomely restored 1840s coaching inn at the top of the freeway in Crafers, pouring Hills beer and wine. Pub favourites in a characterful old room make it a reliable stop on the way up or down.
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WoodsideBird in Hand
A glamorous, family-owned winery near Woodside celebrated for its sparkling and pinot noir. The cellar door dining is a stylish setting for a special lunch among the vines.
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LobethalGolding Wines
A family-owned cellar door near Lobethal with sprawling lawns, a kitchen and estate-grown wines. Spread out on the grass for a relaxed, kid-friendly afternoon of grazing and tasting.
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LobethalLobethal Bierhaus
A friendly independent brewery in the old woollen-mill town of Lobethal, pouring a rotating range of craft beers. Pull up for a pint and a casual bite in a genuinely local taproom.
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Mount BarkerAdelaide Hills Farmers Market
A long-running Saturday farmers market in Mount Barker, gathering Hills growers, bakers and makers. The best place to taste the region straight from the source and grab breakfast on the go.
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