The sun poked its head out over the weekend and all of SA raced to get outside — me included! I was desperate to spend the whole weekend soaking in the sun… but, where to go?
If you’re in the same boat and searching for summer lunch or drink spots to get your dose of vitamin D, here are some beauties that will let you make the most of this incredible sunshine…
Uraidla Hotel
An epic beer garden, great for families and catch ups with friends. Plus, it’s dog friendly!
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Victoria Hotel
Sit street side and watch sleepy Strathalbyn pass you by.
Vale Taphouse
This newbie sits on a huuuuge hill of green grass, which just screams “beer tasting picnic in the sun”.
Lost in a Forest
Feast on pizza with a side of vino in the enchanting garden, or duck inside the charming church-style restaurant to beat the heat.
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Anderson Hill
Their wrap-around deck overlooking the vineyard is the perfect place to spend an arvo.
Artwine
Lawn games and gorgeous gardens, this beauty is art in itself! Get a bottle and a platter, and turn your face to the sun.
Star of Greece
The perfect mix of inside-outside dining, especially when it’s warm and they open up all the huge windows overlooking the sea!
Chalk Hill Wines, Cucina di Strada and Never Never Distilling Co.
Sprawling grounds mean there’s room for everyone, with chairs that you can move in and out of the shade as you please.
Cobbs Hill Estate
Find yourself a little nook in the garden and let nature soothe you (along with a bottle of red).
Image credit :: Cobbs Hill
Golding Wines
One of our fave cellar doors, this beauty has umbrellas to keep you protected OR set up a picnic rug out on the lawns.
Sidewood Estate
This entire cellar door was built with the outdoors in mind — sit in the sun for an arvo in this Adelaide Hills destination (or snag yourself a gazebo with the perfect amount of shade). There’s also a fab nature play area for kids to run wild.
The Edinburgh Hotel
You’ll still feel like you’re in the heart of the hotel in this beer garden, but with the added bonus of sun rays shining down.
North Beach Kitchen Wallaroo
Right on Wallaroo’s beachfront, it doesn’t get much better than this!
Down the Rabbit Hole
This Instagrammable property knows how to picnic, with low tables and picnic blankets scattered around. All you need to do is get comfy!
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Moseley Beach Club
Drinks smack-bang on the beach? Hell yeah!
Sôl Rooftop
This luxe rooftop bar provides plenty of vibrant energy with sweeping views from the hills to the coast.
Merrymaker @ Hotel Indigo
Beat the heat of the city streets and get way up high instead! The colour schemes will put you in the summer mood, and the rooftop is the best place to catch some rays.
Image credit :: Merrymaker
2KW
It’s a classic for a reason — it feels a little bit like magic to spend an entire summer arvo up on this rooftop.
Eastend Cellars
Get right out onto the streets of Adelaide with a vino of your choice and some nibbles to boot. The dappled sunshine will feel like heaven!
Big Easy Radio
Where the weekend vibes are at — spread out on the grass or under the palm tree and let your ears drink in some fabulous live music.
Barristers Block
A sandpit, animals to keep the kids busy, great pizzas and wine, and plenty of shade under trees and umbrellas.
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The Stirling
Always busy for a reason — the sprawling outdoor deck is the ideal spot for sun-lovers while still providing plenty of shade, too.
The Parkside
One of our fave beer gardens in the burbs! With all the windows open, there’s plenty of airflow and there’s the added bonus of it being dog friendly!
The Broadway, Glenelg
Heaps of indoor seating for those escaping the sun, but there’s also a killer beer garden that often has live music on the weekends. Added bonus — the smell of the sea breeze to keep you cool.
O’Leary Walker
Sitting smack-bang on top of a hill overlooking other hills and vineyards, this beauty will have you blissed out in no time.
Sevenhill Cellars
A huuuuuuge grassed area for kiddos to run wild while you enjoy some of the best wine that Clare has to offer.
Happy sun soaking!
Millie x
