McLaren Vale Hotel 208 Main Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171

"First time visiting and won’t be the last! Such a great pub with a menu that’s a step up above what you’d expect for a local pub."

"What a transformation and update this pub has had, incredible presentation when you come in from the visual perspective and a clever balance of the old structure exposed while brandishing such a warmth in its new fixtures. Cheers to the staff who were there on Monday night, a few of us had going away drinks and some food and the team were accommodating in all little requests. Didn’t eat any serious food just fried snack items so would like to visit again for that part of the experience!"

"I keep going back and hoping I will like it more. We have been a few times since moving to the Vale a few years ago and always found it lacking in comparison to other local pubs mainly around the vibe and the price of the food for what you get. I was pleased to see that the menu had been updated and we were happy with the food we had to today although $16 for 2 spring rolls…..My main gripe though is the wine pour. This was my pour today for $13. Worst I have received anywhere. I am not sure in what universe this is classed as a glass of wine! Exceptionally small pour which is disappointing. This was the same last time I came and I had forgotten how bad it was!"

"Unfortunately, I was not impressed with the bar service here. When a bar person asks, "you right there"? It's not a good start. I believe they are under trained. May I help you? What drink would you like? Etc would be better. An excuse of a hearing aid is not an excuse for poor, sulky service. Now, the waiting staff are brilliant in their service and vocabulary. Manners and a willingness to help were fabulous. 10/10. To the beef curry. Shame. Two bits of meat and one lump of grisle does not make a meal. Vegetables were ok, but the meal (Massaman) was bland. Wine, over priced when it comes out of a tap. I'm not sure I'll return to find if there's an improvement."

"Absolutely delicious wine and food!! We had the nomad chicken, fish and chips (crumbed mullet),Massaman beef curry and the snapper special accompanied by a delightful McLaren Vale Shiraz and a fresh Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc!! We didn’t have enough room for dessert, but the dessert menu looks equally inviting. Lovely ambience for a weekday lunchtime, and the staff were extremely energetic and friendly. Shame we’re travelling as this place would easily become a ‘local’. If we get back to Adelaide this restaurant is hands-down a ‘do again’!!!!!!!!"