The Southern Highlands Best Wineries, Bars, & Pubs
The Southern Highlands continues to be a favourite weekend escape for Sydneysiders, and with its rich natural landscape, country charm and abundant food and wine scene it’s easy to see why.
A main attraction for both locals and visitors alike are the cool-climate wineries, inviting cellar doors, rustic village pubs and contemporary bars that offer unique and memorable tasting experiences.
Wineries
Vineyards and Cellar Doors
PepperGreen Estate
Both the wine and olive oils are produced locally from their Canyonleigh property. Cool climate, sparkling, white, rose and red varieties. Tastings available by appointment.
Location: Berrima
St Maur Wines
Often we are given feedback from customers that this boutique Cellar door was amongst their favourite places to visit during their time in the Highlands.
Location: Exeter
Joadja Estate
Atmospheric winery, established in 1983, selling well priced wines, port and boysenberry liqueur.
Easter Jazz weekends are a must.
Location: Berrima
Southern Highlands Winery
This Italian heritage, family run winery spans 80 acres & 30 acres of planted vines, offering cool climate wines and perfectly paired meals from their Italian style restaurant.
Location: Sutton Forest
Centennial Vineyards
The atmospheric cellar door sells a wide selection of cool climate wines and sparkling wines and delicious related produce. There is also a welcoming sunny courtyard with open fire.
Location: Bowral
Tertini Wines
Award winning cool climate wines specialising in Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay. This vineyard takes advantage of the high altitude landscape and fertile and mineral rich soils.
Location: Mittagong
Artemis Wines
Family owned & run winery specialising in Pinot Noir. Artemis Pinot is featured on the wine list of many fine dining restaurants as this premium wine is internationally renowned and has a received a bank of awards.
Location: Mittagong
Wine Tour: The Grape Escape
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring the beautiful Southern Highlands countryside and the best of the Southern Highlands Cellar doors.
Within an hour of Sydney this experience is the perfect rural day out.
Cherry Tree Hill Wines
The Cherry Tree Hill vineyard is run by the Lorentz family, who have owned and run the property for over 30 years now and have been producing grapes since 2003.
Location: Sutton Forest
Southern Highlands Pubs
Burrawang Village Hotel
A constant favourite of ours. This village hotel is renowned for the valley views, casual 'local' atmosphere and affordable dining.
Open fires, alfresco dining and a beautiful lawn for a game of boules.
Location: Burrawang
Robertson Public House and Kitchen
The 'Robbo Pub' has been a gathering post since 1887, offering a casual place to meet locals and friends to enjoy a drink or a meal. The Pub also has four recently renovated rooms for overnight stays.
Location: Robertson
Moss Vale Hotel
Our local pub in Moss Vale, known as "the Pink Pub", is housed in an 1850's building directly opposite Leighton Gardens and Moss Vale Train station.
Location: Moss Vale
Southern Highlands Bars
Highlands Taphouse
Lovely, friendly atmosphere within the art deco space. Perfect for a catch up with friends and groups (and children) are well catered for.
Location: Moss Vale
Flour Bar
With a history littered with food, beverage, service and other shenanigans, Tim, Ben & Nell have grown and experienced a lot of exciting projects.
Flour Bar is a new and exciting addition to Moss Vale’s growing and thriving hub of creativity.
Location: Moss Vale
