1Hamdorf at Hahndorf
Looking for a truly unique cafe experience? Check out Hamdorf Cafe at Hahndorf. Hamdorf is not only a cafe, but you can also get up close and personal with its furry guinea pig friends.
Housed in the former Udder Delights site, the old cellar has been transformed into a mini guinea pig village, with buildings made to replicate Hahndorf’s main street. Run in partnership with NDIS provider AHH Lifeskills, the cafe offers people living with disability the chance to gain real-life work skills and experience.
Enjoy a coffee, pat a guinea pig and browse a range of guinea pig-inspired merchandise!
2That’s Enrico
That’s Enrico is one of the Hills’ newer restaurants and it’s all about local ingredients, supporting sustainable farming and reducing its carbon footprint. It offers a range of pizzas on sourdough bases (with gluten-free options), alongside pasta, salad and entree options, and a feed-me menu.
Owner and chef Enrico Sgarbossa trained in Italy and sees pizza as a way to connect with people. He’s already got a few awards under his belt, including Best Pizza in Europe, Top 10 Pizzerias in Sydney and the Slow Food South Australia Award. That’s Enrico is open at Lobethal on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
3Lenswood Cider + Opblue
If you love handcrafted brews and making an impact, Lenswood Cider is for you! Last year, the Adelaide Hills-based small batch cider company partnered with local charity Opblue, which provides clean drinking water and education to communities in need around the world. A percentage of profits raised by Lenswood Cider Co now goes towards Opblue. Check out their range of ciders – including traditional apple, apple and strawberry, apple and ginger, hazy apple or apple and pear.
4Mt Lofty House Celebrates
The historic Mt Lofty House marked its 40th year as a hotel this year. Set overlooking the Piccadilly Valley, it was built in 1852 as a summer house for statesman Arthur Hardy, and was converted into a hotel in 1986, three years after it was burnt to the ground during the disastrous Ash Wednesday bushfires.
Alongside its accommodation offerings, it is also home to the three-hat Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, Martha Hardy’s Restaurant and three bars and lounges.
