restaurant Lounge & Bar
Dining at Mount Lofty House Estate
Dine in the Adelaide Hills
Welcome to Mount Lofty Estate, where culinary excellence meets breathtaking natural beauty in the heart of the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Nestled high above the picturesque Piccadilly Valley, our estate offers unparalleled dining experiences that seamlessly blend gourmet cuisine with stunning panoramic views.
Whether you’re savouring High Tea in Hardy’s Verandah or the Terrace Bar, indulging in the HVR Ultimate Journey Degustation Dinner, an upmarket refined dinner at Martha Hardy’s, or simply enjoying a glass of wine with friends, Mount Lofty House provides the perfect backdrop for creating unforgettable moments.
Hardy's Verandah Restaurant
Dinner & High Tea
Dinner & High Tea
Steeped in history, the restaurant takes its name from Arthur Hardy, a 19th-century horticulturist who once cultivated the grounds. The ambiance pays homage to its roots, seamlessly blending heritage charm with contemporary elegance.
At Hardy’s Verandah, nothing is short of exceptional. The menus are created using a symphony of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients crafted into dishes that redefine flavour boundaries. Each plate reflects a harmonious balance of creativity and tradition, leaving diners with a sense of both familiarity and awe.
Open 7 days
Dinner – sittings 6pm
High Tea – Daily at 12pm, Weekends at 12 & 2pm
Martha Hardy's Restaurant
Elegant, refined dining experience
Arthur Hardy’s wife, Martha, was an avid entertainer. Guests often remarked seeing the huge leg of lamb roasting on the spit in the estate kitchen! Martha Hardy’s is an elegant restaurant nestled within the historic walls of Mount Lofty House. Offering a sophisticated a la carte menu, it showcases the finest local produce from the Adelaide Hills, celebrating the region’s vibrant flavours.
With open fireplaces and a cosy, intimate atmosphere, Martha Hardy’s is perfect for those seeking a luxurious dining experience. The restaurant combines modern culinary excellence with the charm of its heritage setting, providing a memorable, indulgent experience for every guest. Whether for a special occasion or a relaxed evening, Martha Hardy’s invites diners to savour the best of local cuisine in a truly unique environment.
Open 7 days
Friday to sunday exclusively for House guests
Dinner From 6pm
Lounges & Bars
at Mount Lofty House
HARDY’S LOUNGE & BAR / Arthur Waterhouse Lounge / Terrace Garden bar
Sophisticated and relaxed, Hardy’s Bar is located upstairs adjacent to Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant. With its open fireplace and large leather chairs, guests can comfortably relax.
On the lower level, relax with a glass of wine or after-dinner whisky, with open fireplaces and large leather chairs guests can relax in comfort. Perhaps you may wish to challenge your partner or another guest to a friendly game of pool in our Billiards Room.
In the warmer months the Terrace Bar is open, where you are invited to sit under the tall trees and admire the view over Piccadilly Valley.
Events & Celebrations
Mount Lofty Estate presents a variety of special events and celebrations for lunch or dinner plus our unique and popular wine makers dinners.
Awards & Recognition
Iconic. World class. Award winning.
Hardy’s verandah restaurant
Open seven days
HVR Dinner: Daily at 6pm
High Tea: Daily at 12pm, Weekends at 12 & 2pm
Martha Hardy’s: Daily at 6pm
