Wineries and Dining
Yarra Valley Wineries
The Yarra Valley has been a wine growing district since the 1860s. It is known for its cool climate, premium quality wine.
Wine Tours
The following companies provide private and group wine tours of the valley and will pick up and return you to Lyrebird Cottages: Group tours have pick up en-route only.
There are over 20 wineries within a 30 minute drive of Lyrebird Cottages including:
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Rochford
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Domaine Chandon
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Yering Station
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Giant Steps
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Tokar Estate
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Tarrawarra
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Boat O’Craigo
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Innocent Bystander
Soumah
A focus on Northern Italian cuisine and grape varieties such as Nebbiolo and Savarro. Family owned and set amidst the vines.
Tokar
Mediteranean influenced architecture and Australian multi-cultural menu. Indoor dining and on the beautiful large deck overlooking the vineyard.
Coombe Yarra Valley
Coombe restaurant is located on the former home of Dame Nelly Melba.
The restaurant is modern, spacious yet intimate and overlooks the landscaped market-style courtyard and gardens. The view from the conservatory is of the Coombe cottage garden ‘avenue’.
Rochford
Fine dining at Isabella’s or delicious pizza at Il Vignetto. Set amidst the vines with the stunning backdrop of the Great Divide.
Tarrawarra
Stylish Winebar Cafe housed in the award winning building designed by Alan Powell adjacent to Tarrawarra Museum of Modern Art. Magnificent views of Long Gully. The menu is updated seasonally.
Domaine Chandon
Beautiful views across the Valley to the mountains, stunning architecture. The Greenpoint Brasserie offers a seasonal menu of platters, small tapas style dishes and main meals crafted using the finest produce. Indoor and outdoor dining areas are available with 270 degree views of the Yarra Valley.
Visit Domaine Chandon’s website
Yering Station
The Wine Bar Restaurant offers relaxed dining, contemporary style dishes and sweeping views across the Valley in a stunning building.
Visit Yering Station’s website
Meletos
Cafe and Brewhouse in a rustic setting with seasonal menu and wonderful views. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Yarra Valley Smaller Wineries
Small vineyards, producing unique single estate wines, offer the chance to talk with winemakers and owners whilst exploring the valley.
Live music and other wine events are held throughout the year.