Bars

The Watervale Hotel in the heart of the Clare Valley wine region has has been recognized by winning over 20 awards since re-opening in September 2020 most recently the ‘2022 Best Restaurant in a Pub or Club in Australia’ (RCA), as well as the ‘2021 Best Wine List in Australian Country Pub’, ‘2022 Best Tourism Restaurant’ (TicSA), and ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ in the world (Corporate Livewire).
Our offering is farm-to-plate, sourced from local farms including our own organic, bio-dynamic Penobscot Farm operated to permaculture principles. Our Penobscot Farm Tour and Degustation experience was awarded ‘2022 Excellence in Food Tourism’ (TicSA).
2022 ‘SA Chef of the Year’ Chef Nicola Palmer and her team of international Chef’s know that their role is to enhance and enrich the authentic flavours mother nature has gifted us.
The Watervale Hotel has beautifully renovated private, casual and formal dining bar and lounge spaces, beer garden surrounded by food theatre.

We offer Degustation dining, and all day A la carte menu and Feed Me Menus.

Experiences
Penobscot Farm Tour and Six Course Degustation with Clare Valley Wine or Mocktail Match. 4pm daily
Teach me, Feed me – Wine Masterclass and lunch. 11am daily

Facilities

Alfresco/Outdoor Dining Bar Carpark Coach Parking Cooking School Entertainment Family Friendly Non Smoking Pet Friendly Private Dining Area Suitable for Functions Takeaway Available Wine Tasting

Internet Access

Free Wifi

Meal Types

Dinner Lunch

Cuisine Types

Australian Bar Barbecue Degustation Dessert European Gluten Free Available Gourmet Healthy Food International Light Meals Mediterranean Modern Australian Modern European Organic Pub Seafood Seasonal Local Produce Share Plates Steak Tapas Tasting Flight Vegan Vegetarian Wine Wine Bar Woodfired Cooking

Licensing

Fully licensed, No BYO

Disabled Assistance

Caters for challenges with learning and communication Caters for hearing impairment Caters for high support needs Caters for limited mobility Caters for people with allergies and intolerances. Caters for vision impairment Wheelchair access

Membership

Restaurant and Catering Australia Tourism Industry Council of SA

Accreditation

Australian Tourism Accreditation COVID Clean Practicing Business COVID Safe Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

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