Eat & Drink
Long lunches & local produce
The best eat & drink in Clare Valley
From winery restaurants and historic pubs to bakeries, providores and country cafes, the Clare Valley plates up seasonal regional produce with generous country hospitality. Olive oils, smallgoods, cheeses and just-picked fruit appear on menus that pair effortlessly with the valley's Riesling and Shiraz.
9 places
Knappstein
A historic Clare winery and former brewery on the edge of town, pouring Enterprise-range Riesling and Cabernet plus craft beer.
Mr Mick Cellar Door
A relaxed Clare town cellar door and kitchen from Tim Adams, with share plates and approachable wines in a heritage building.
Paulett Wines
A hilltop cellar door and Bush DeVine cafe in the Polish Hill River area, with sweeping valley views and native garden.
Pikes Wines
Long-standing family estate in the Polish Hill River sub-region, known for fine Riesling, Shiraz and its on-site brewery.
Rising Sun Hotel Auburn
A historic stone hotel in Auburn with a well-regarded kitchen and cosy rooms, a classic Clare Valley country pub.
Sevenhill Hotel
A friendly heritage pub in the heart of Sevenhill, a handy refuel for Riesling Trail cyclists with hearty country meals.
Shut the Gate Wines
A cellar door and cafe on the main road at Watervale, pairing small-batch wines with good coffee and a sunny courtyard.
Skillogalee Wines
A picturesque boutique winery and beloved restaurant tucked into the Skilly Hills, famous for long vineyard lunches.
Watervale Hotel
A revived 1847 country pub at Watervale with a paddock-to-plate kitchen, kitchen garden and rooms above the bar.