We were driving through the Adelaide Hills and thought we'd try something else for lunch than…read moreHahndorf because it's touristy and overpriced, especially at this time of year. So we had a look in Loebethal and a few other little towns around but just couldn't find anything that looked appealing. Well, luckily we decided to drive the extra 17km to Birdwood because Pomegranate Cottage is a truly lovely place! They have a very cute outside garden, with a fountain and surrounded by lots of trees and flowers so on a sunny day it's probably the best place you can find in Birdwood for lunch. (Mind you the choice isn't that big either) Great setting, friendly service and a good selection of food, ranging from pies to salads, fish to meat and some sandwiches. I had the beef pie for $14, which came with a small salad (no dressing though) and fries. You could tell the pie was homemade and not coming from a freezer. Very tasty and in terms of size I think the dishes are alright for the prices they charge. One thing that bothered me very much though is that the waitress came clearing the plates of the 3 people that were with me while I was still eating. That's an absolute no-go and would be a reason for me not to go back. However, the food was very good so I still recommend the place.

Tasty coffee. Not sure why it didn't show up in Yelp in a coffee search. Glad we stopped. Looks…read morelike where the locals go for breakfast and coffee. Friendly service and good mochas.

Small family winery that sells more grapes rather than makes wine, next to a small restaurant. You…read moreneed to enq/pre-book if eating. As it sits next to the Chain of Ponds winery (big brother) it appears to get less patronage as people drive past but...I bought some 2014 Sangiovese at COP and then some at Scaffidi at half the cost but equally awesome. 'Tina' was a lovely host and very inviting. Being MAY they were out of some wines so I'll definitely be back for their Grenache and Nebiollo. They make their own olive oil also. Don't drive past - this is a lovely winery.

Stopped for food on a public holiday. Essentially ignored by two young waitresses, until one…read morefinally directed us to the bar. Greeted there and directed to a table, given menus and water and then ignored for over 20 minutes. Limited menu but found something to have, but no one wanted to take our order! A woman finally appeared and took food orders from a couple who had just arrived, ignoring us and another couple who arrived at much the same time as we did. At this stage we left. Don't bother to stop unless you are VERY patient!!

I have to admit that the service at this pub was absolutely amazing, but so was the beer selection…read moreas well. Okay, it wasn't to the extent that one would see in a craft beer bar, but they still have some pretty good beers available that didn't comprise of the usual suspects (of the faux craft beers, as I like to call them). The pub really did have quite a lot of charm, and it certainly fit the location, even though it isn't a huge touristy place. Oh, and they had a pretty decent beer garden as well. Definitely worth checking out.

I wish I could give half stars, because this would get 4.5…read more I visited for lunch with a friend in the middle of the week, so the pub--and the town!--were nearly deserted. It's a lovely little pub, and has a lot of its old, original fixtures, and happily, nice, clean, new bathrooms. There's a good selection of drinks, from a variety of ciders, which my friend exulted over, to the range of beers, spirits and soft drinks. The food is the big surprise here. The pub isn't trying to be a pretentious place, it's exactly what you see is what you get, which is to say, clean, friendly and value for money. So we were both amazed at the size of our meals, as the entree sized wedges with sour cream and chilli were closer to what I thought a main size would be, and our mains were HUGE. The food was fresh, well-cooked, and simply presented, but really, what more do you want? The owner is very friendly and happy to chat, and overall, this was a really nice way to spend a few hours catching up with a friend over good food and drinks.

If you're one of those people that love going for country motor-cycle rides then this is a great…read moredestination, especially since the ride up Gorge Road is amazing (though I don't happen to be one of those people). This is a small pub, appended to the local caravan park, that basically sits at the top of Gorge Road. The owners are really friendly, but it is the location that makes this place abosutely amazing. It is nestled in the Adelaide Hills and the river runs alongside it. They even have a beer garden down near the river, though we simply sat out the front. The beers are also really cheap. It's a great place to simply stop for a few minutes and admire the scenery.

Staff are amazing, Shannen makes amazing coffee and Babette is the nicest owner ever…read more Amazing hospitality.

Thanks for the great service and delicious wine tastings for my guests…read more Wine Valley Tours

The Cellar door is like a home away from home. A place to kick off your heels after a hard week's…read morework and relax with your friends, family and kids. The view of the Adelaide Hills from the position of the Cellar Door is breath taking. Rolling green hills that seem to go forever. A great place for tourists to get an idea of how beautiful the Adelaide Hills can be. The owner took time to accommodate us in our tasting and inquiries during a busy service time while running at least 3 x functions. All guests, even the children were enjoying what Anderson Hills has to offer, a down to earth family winery experience. Not only is the wine and beer great, the menu is something that I will be back for as well. They offer wood oven pizzas, awesome sliders, and chutney & cheese platter. For the wine connoisseurs, please take note of the sauvignon blanc. It is quite unique in taste for the Adelaide Hills. Quite subtle and not as bitter as the rest. I actually love this place so much, I booked it in for my Father's 60th Birthday.

Don't expect to see any playstations, nintentos, or X-boxes here because this is a traditional,…read moregood old fashioned, toy factory that actually makes real toys (the ones that you can touch, and roll around on the floor). Further more all the toys are made of wood, which actually makes then stronger, and more durable, than their plastic counter-parts. They may not be cheap, but they certainly last, to the point that you could end up handing them down to your great-grandchildren (if you end up having any that is). The other thing about this place is that there is an animal sanctuary here, with peacocks. All I can say is that peacocks are cool (though don't take their feathers - they don't like that, though if they are lying on the ground you can take them, but still have to pay for the privilege).

I'm just a tad old for toys, but this little shop is very cute and they manufacture wooden toys on…read moresite in their factory. They are pretty good quality, and well priced for their value. But toys like these often require imagination to use them. Toys like trains, puzzles and learning games are available here, withthebig rocking horse, wildlife park and cafe on site. Good place to visit with the kids with a few interesting things to do which you wouldn't normally in Adelaide.

This place wasn't all that bad. Mind you, despite the name, they actually brew their own beers,…read morewhich means that while the beers are of a German style, they aren't actually German beers, they are Australian beers. That doesn't mean that they are bad though. Mind you, this place isn't open all that often, though it is open during the Christmas Lights, which makes it a pretty good place to have some dinner if you happen to be visiting Lobethal for the lights. Yeah, it's pretty impressive actually.

Oh Bierhaus. How I love you…read more As an Adelaide Hills resident, this is where I direct and sometimes take beer lovers who are visiting the hills. What's better on a hot summer day than escaping the sweltering city, venturing up to the cooler climate of the hills and getting a paddle at Bierhaus? Nothing, that's what. Bierhaus have it all going on; Great beer, welcoming staff and owner, the brewing setup on display and great food. If you can score a table outside in summer, it doesn't get much better. A group of friends, a paddle of beer each, some chips and buffalo wings and good times. More beers, and then hopefully someone hasn't drank and can drive you home, or if you're smart you get a group and do an Adelaide hills beer tour which includes prancing pony and grumpys. I'll do one later and review it. In winter, chocolate oatmeal stout is the ultimate. I drink it at Stirling and Crafers pubs, buy it from belair... But on tap at Lobey is the best. Also, get a growler to drink at home and bring back for a refill any time and you've got the whole system gamed my friend. Beer on.

The cafe is located in a very lovely spot. The staff are…read morefriendly and the service is good in general. The dishes were all good except the toasts that were a bit soggy. Lack of seasoning for the mushrooms and avocados. But all and all above average food and a lovely place to be in for a brekkie.

My first impression of this cafe was that it's, just like Rebecca writes, set in a very picturesque…read moreand beautiful location. The place itself could use a little bit of maintenance though, a good clean of their terrace and a cut of some branches and bushes. That's the only slightly negative thing I've noticed. The coffee was beautiful, very tasty and their brownies are good too. They offer a range of hot and cold dishes, as well as some desserts and cakes. Prices are reasonable ($4 for a double shot latte, $3 for a brownie) and staff were very friendly. Nice place for a quick coffee stop on your way through the Adelaide Hills.

Great cappuccinos and cakes. Staff were friendly and pleasant. Highly recommended and a must in…read morebirdwood