Where do I start? The Yarra Valley is bursting with places to drink varietals, craft beers and genius gins. All the establishments mentioned in the 'Where to Eat' section are fantastic spots for drinks and may feature below too, but we've added a few more magic places such as Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar and Watts River Brewing.
Healesville Haunts
Four Pillars Gin Distillery - Healesville
Voted best gin in the world at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London. The Four Pillars location is quite modest but it’s well organised to experience how they make their famous blends.. Everything is simply brilliant, even the gin bottles.. A must visit.
fourpillarsgin.com
Watts River Brewing - Healesville
Watts River Brewing is a 2 minute drive, or a 20 minute walk down the road from Healesdale House. Owned by two families Watts River is a rustic micro brewery brewing fantastic beers of all kinds.. Sit inside almost the brewing mechanics or outside in the courtyard and just sit back and enjoy every sip. The beers are all reasonably priced and if you get the munches they were serving great pizza at one stage. Here's their website.
wattsriverbrewing.com.au
Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar - Healesville
We at Healesdale House were so excited when we heard Jayden Ong was opening a cellar door in Healesville, especially so close to Healesdale House. I can't praise this winery and their products enough, their wines are sublime! Jayden's winery based in Mt Toolebewong is the highest altitude vineyard in the Yarra Valley and is organic. And even if you’re not in the mood for a wine there’s beer and cocktails too..
jaydenong.com
Matilda Bay - Healesville
Pull up a pew at the giant bar or sit at one of the many tables set against the backdrop of the Large brewery. They’re also open for dinner.
.matildabay.com
Innocent Bystander - Healesville
Innocent bystander is a long standing regular of Healesville. Originally owned by a local business man who sold it to Brown Brothers.. This place fills up pretty quickly as it's ideal for lunch and dinner, but you can also walk in to enjoy a tasting at they beautiful long bar.
innocentbystander.com.au
Healesville Hotel - Healesville
Healesville Hotel is one of two long standing pubs in Healesville, the other being The Grand Hotel built in 1888. The Healesville Hotel, known for it's food experience (Especially dinner in the rear restaurant) was built in c1920. The beer garden at the back is cosy and fantastic on summer days.
Healesvillehotel.com.au
Voted best gin in the world at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London. The Four Pillars location is quite modest but it’s well organised to experience how they make their famous blends.. Everything is simply brilliant, even the gin bottles.. A must visit.
fourpillarsgin.com
Watts River Brewing - Healesville
Watts River Brewing is a 2 minute drive, or a 20 minute walk down the road from Healesdale House. Owned by two families Watts River is a rustic micro brewery brewing fantastic beers of all kinds.. Sit inside almost the brewing mechanics or outside in the courtyard and just sit back and enjoy every sip. The beers are all reasonably priced and if you get the munches they were serving great pizza at one stage. Here's their website.
wattsriverbrewing.com.au
Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar - Healesville
We at Healesdale House were so excited when we heard Jayden Ong was opening a cellar door in Healesville, especially so close to Healesdale House. I can't praise this winery and their products enough, their wines are sublime! Jayden's winery based in Mt Toolebewong is the highest altitude vineyard in the Yarra Valley and is organic. And even if you’re not in the mood for a wine there’s beer and cocktails too..
jaydenong.com
Matilda Bay - Healesville
Pull up a pew at the giant bar or sit at one of the many tables set against the backdrop of the Large brewery. They’re also open for dinner.
.matildabay.com
Innocent Bystander - Healesville
Innocent bystander is a long standing regular of Healesville. Originally owned by a local business man who sold it to Brown Brothers.. This place fills up pretty quickly as it's ideal for lunch and dinner, but you can also walk in to enjoy a tasting at they beautiful long bar.
innocentbystander.com.au
Healesville Hotel - Healesville
Healesville Hotel is one of two long standing pubs in Healesville, the other being The Grand Hotel built in 1888. The Healesville Hotel, known for it's food experience (Especially dinner in the rear restaurant) was built in c1920. The beer garden at the back is cosy and fantastic on summer days.
Healesvillehotel.com.au
Just down the Maroondah
Levantine Hill - Coldstream
Many wineries are close by to Healesdale House and can be reached by car within a 10 to 15 minutes drive. Levantine Hill is situated on the main stripe of the Maroondah Hwy and is becoming, if not already, a winery that is a must visit when visiting the Yarra Valley. The grounds are breathtaking and often occupied by a fleet of sparkling helicopters that are impressive to watch land and take off. Also, the new building edition designed by Karl Fender has taken this place to the next level.
levantinehill.com.au
Rochford - Coldstream
If there's a music event happening in the Yarra Valley it's probably happening here. Rochford is known for staging the 'Day on the Green' featuring local and international artists, it's very easy to get to from Healesdale House as it's only a short 10 minute drive away.
Rochford.com.au
Many Hands - Coldstream
Many Hands, owned by Tony and Jenny, is one of the Yarra Valley's smaller wineries.. Their wines and wood fired pizza are made with huge amounts of love the Italian way. Sit out on the deck overlooking the vines whilst you enjoy their creations which are just bellissimo!
manyhandswinery.com.au
Many wineries are close by to Healesdale House and can be reached by car within a 10 to 15 minutes drive. Levantine Hill is situated on the main stripe of the Maroondah Hwy and is becoming, if not already, a winery that is a must visit when visiting the Yarra Valley. The grounds are breathtaking and often occupied by a fleet of sparkling helicopters that are impressive to watch land and take off. Also, the new building edition designed by Karl Fender has taken this place to the next level.
levantinehill.com.au
Rochford - Coldstream
If there's a music event happening in the Yarra Valley it's probably happening here. Rochford is known for staging the 'Day on the Green' featuring local and international artists, it's very easy to get to from Healesdale House as it's only a short 10 minute drive away.
Rochford.com.au
Many Hands - Coldstream
Many Hands, owned by Tony and Jenny, is one of the Yarra Valley's smaller wineries.. Their wines and wood fired pizza are made with huge amounts of love the Italian way. Sit out on the deck overlooking the vines whilst you enjoy their creations which are just bellissimo!
manyhandswinery.com.au
