1Little Pete Brewing Bar
Born out of a high school ambition and a love of beer, Little Pete Brewing’s beers have long been satisfying the thirst of punters at wineries, hotels and cellars around SA.
But now connoisseurs can go straight to the source.
Little Pete Brewing, which was named after the founder’s great-grandfather, has opened its very own open-air bar at 543 Step Road at Langhorne Creek, where visitors can enjoy a pint among the vineyards and gum trees.
2Adelaide Hills finest dining
If you’re looking for some of Australia’s best food, look no further than your own backyard.
Several Adelaide Hills restaurants have been listed among the Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat winners for 2025.
Mt Lofty House’s Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant was top of the list in the Hills with a rating of 17, placing it fourth in SA – meaning it’s worth a detour.
Meanwhile, Bird in Hand winery’s LVN Restaurant and Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard were both awarded a rating of 14, Pike and Joyce Restaurant, Ondeen and The Lane earned 13 and Thelma Piccadilly and Patch Kitchen and Garden were awarded 12.
3A Taste of the Hills
Celebrating all things Adelaide Hills, A Taste of the Hills returns this year, offering local food, wine and experiences for every palate.
Held at Lot.100 at Hay Valley, the festival will offer tastings from local producers as well as live music from Melbourne alternative rock group Kingswood and home-grown SA talent such as Lucas Day, Pash and Ella and Sienna.
If you’re looking for something extra, why not also book a gin blending experience with 78 Degrees, a Mismatch Brewery tour and tasting, a wine and popcorn pairing experience with Simon Tolley Wines, a paint and sip class, a paella cooking class or a scenic helicopter flight?
4Gewürzhaus
The new kid on the block at Hahndorf, Gewüzhaus means spice house in German and the store offers dozens of single-origin spices, herbs, salts, peppers, teas and sugars.
The first Gewürzhaus store was opened in Melbourne in 2010 by German-born sisters Eva and Maria and their mother, Gabi. The store at Hahndorf is the brand’s 14th and their second in SA.
Among the blends on offer are the Quick Butter Chicken Blend; Melbourne Coffee Meat Rub; Apple Cake Spice; Native Red Gum Smoked Salt; Mulled Wine Spice Kit and the Apple Pie Tea.
