Nestled along the picturesque coastline of South Australia, McLaren Vale is renowned for its thriving food and drink culture. As one of Australia's leading wine regions, McLaren Vale boasts over 80 cellar doors offering visitors a chance to taste world-class wines while enjoying stunning views of vineyard-covered hillsides. Beyond wine, McLaren Vale boasts a diverse culinary scene that showcases local produce and flavors inspired by Mediterranean, Asian, and modern Australian cuisine. For those seeking traditional Vietnamese fare spiced with influences from across Asia, restaurants like Golden Boy Kitchen offer dishes like braised octopus with spicy sambal and chewy handpulled noodles doused with chilli, garlic, and mushroom xo sauce.
Dining options range from sophisticated cellar door experiences at establishments like Maxwell Restaurant, where experimental plating meets fine dining, to cozy eateries such as The Currant Shed, which offers a farm-to-table approach using ingredients sourced from nearby kitchen gardens. In addition to wine and dining, McLaren Vale's growing craft beer and spirit scene provides ample opportunity for exploration and discovery. Unique venues like Down The Rabbit Hole, housed in a vintage double-decker bus, offer seasonal, local, and organic feasts accompanied by sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.