First built in 1856, Kingsford The Barossa has transformed through many eras—from a pastoralist’s sandstone homestead, to the iconic Drovers Run on ‘McLeod’s Daughters’, to a luxury boutique hotel after its 2021 renovation—and is now embracing a new chapter as a destination dining hotspot. Its on-site restaurant, Orleana, led by acclaimed chef Jake Kellie of arkhé, celebrates local Barossa and South Australian produce through a refined, produce-driven menu served in a stunning glass-walled dining room with sweeping views of the estate’s 225 acres. With thoughtful details, from handcrafted plates and knives to a carefully curated local wine list, Orleana is a must-visit for food and wine lovers. It’s also conveniently just 50 minutes from Adelaide. kingsfordbarossa.com.au

A visit to food guru Maggie Beer’s family farm is a must-inclusion for any guide to the Barossa Valley. There are a cluster of offerings in this one abundant and idyllic plot, among them the Farm Shop, where you can tuck into cheeseboards and treats or grab some of Maggie’s goodies to go. maggiebeersfarmshop.com.au

This Barossa-based bistro is as focused on good food as it is wine (if you couldn’t tell by the name). A trio of women run the Tanunda space, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with a gathering of global wines, Thursday to Sunday. vinolokal.com

A favourite of fine-dining enthusiasts is Hentley Farm, sitting central among the Seppeltsfield vineyard but worth a mention in its own right. The refurbished 1880s farm house (and adjoining barn) play host to a series of degustation options, all celebrating local produce. hentleyfarm.com.au

With charm and coffee in spades, this quaint cafe opens at 6:00am daily to cater to the coffee addicts among us. Beans come courtesy of Kindred Coffee, served alongside a menu of morning favourites, from granola to Boston baked beans. darlingscafebarossa.com

In historic Angaston is fellow popular breakfast option (and part-boutique) Hive. The health-focused dishes on the venue’s menu plucks ingredients locally where possible, from Mehl Sourdough to the Barossa Valley Cheese Company. hivebarossa.com.au

The Barossa might not be the first place you think of when it comes to great Asian food, but fermentAsian is helping to prove otherwise. Inspired by owner and head chef’s Tuoi Do’s Vietnamese heritage, the sleek restaurant is a much-celebrated outlet for powerful Southeast Asian flavours. fermentasian.com.au

A florist and a specialty coffee haunt have collided at Fleur Social. If you have a soft spot for a good coffee (and fresh blooms), this place is a must-do for any guide to the Barossa Valley. It’s open from 6.30am, Monday to Saturday. fleursocial.com.au

Then there’s the South American-inspired El Estanco, which serves breakfast and lunch from Thursday to Sunday. Expansive is an understatement here; think bar, restaurant, courtyard, pavilion, lawns and a firepit within one modernised homestead and its grounds. elestanco.com.au

If you have to choose just one winery during your visit to the Barossa Valley, make it the historic Seppeltsfield. The iconic vineyard boasts grapes planted back in 1851 – you can taste the famed fortified tawny at the adjoining cellar door. There’s a celebrated cafe and on-site restaurant too. seppeltsfield.com.au

Or the low-key small-batch vineyard David Franz may appeal. The charming family-run estate opens its cellar door (housed in the original 1860s cottage) from 11am, 7 days a week where you can sip on wines produced from grape to bottle on site. david-franz.com

Any guide to the Barossa Valley should include a mention of the Penfolds flagship, a site that the prestigious brand has called home since 1910. The Cellar Door remains one of the region’s best, offering daily tastings as well as the chance to make your own blend. penfolds.com

Fellow wine heavyweight Jacob’s Creek also has a cellar door in the Barossa Valley. The suavely styled space has a multitude of tasting options, serving wines unique to the venue. While there’s Harvest Kitchen on site, there’s also a picnic service that makes the most of the vineyard’s picturesque grounds. jacobscreek.com

The Barossa may be famed for wine, but there’s beer to be enjoyed around here as well. Try Western Ridge’s hand-crafted small-batch beers made from local ingredients at the local company’s tap room (housed next to the brewing shed). westernridgebrewing.com.au

Tucked among the vines is luxury accommodation option The Louise. The sleekly styled escape consists of 15 villas perched on a hillside, each boasting an ensuite with spa and a private courtyard, among its many creature comforts. There’s also an infinity pool, as well as celebrated fine-diner Appellation to enjoy. thelouise.com.au