From Family Passion to Award-Winning Success
Since opening in 2020, the Sidewood Estate cellar door and restaurant has become a much-loved hub for wine lovers and foodies. What began as a tasting bar and intimate 50-seat Hahndorf restaurant has transformed into a vibrant, award-winning venue offering diverse spaces and unique culinary journeys.
Dining at Sidewood Estate: A Taste of the Adelaide Hills
Contemporary Australian Cuisine in the Restaurant
Guests can explore a seasonal à la carte menu showcasing locally sourced produce in a contemporary Australian style.
Casual Dining in the Garden Bar and Courtyard
Relax in the Apple Shed Bar with Asian-inspired share plates, or enjoy wood-fired gourmet pizzas in the Garden Bar. Due to demand, a second wood oven was added in 2023, enhancing both the dining experience and customer engagement with the chefs.
Family-Friendly Spaces for Relaxed Weekends
Families are well catered for, with spacious lawns, casual outdoor dining, and a playful garden featuring swings, chalkboards, and lawn games. Meanwhile, the courtyard offers a more elevated experience with luxury day beds, wine flights, and exclusive dishes prepared from a full commercial kitchen.
Luxury Wine Experiences Beyond the Cellar Door
Pizza Making and Pinot Masterclass
Guests can take part in a hands-on masterclass, exploring the region’s renowned pinot noirs while learning about Sidewood’s sustainable vineyard practices.
Sabrage and Oyster Shucking Experience
For sparkling wine enthusiasts, this experience is a highlight, and combines tradition, theatrics, and taste.
Wine and Chocolate Tastings with Red Cacao
Sidewood has partnered with artisan chocolatier Red Cacao to create delicious shiraz- and chardonnay-infused truffles.
Sidewood Estate’s Award-Winning Recognition
Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards
With its dedication to innovation and excellence, Sidewood Estate has won the Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Culinary Experiences twice, in both 2023 and 2025.
Why Sidewood Estate is a Must-Visit in the Adelaide Hills
Today, Sidewood stands not just as an Adelaide Hills winery, but as a premier destination for world-class food, wine, and hospitality.
Photo: Adelaide Hills, South Australian Tourism Commission