Hardy's Verandah Restaurant
3 Hat restaurant in the Adelaide Hills
Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant celebrates the tradition of luxury. Offering an elegant High Tea on weekends and the famous HVR fine-dining Degustation Dinner Experience coupled with breathtaking panoramic views across the Adelaide Hills, Hardy’s Verandah promises an unforgettable epicurean journey.
• Dinner – every day from 6pm
• High Tea – Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 12pm
Contact Us: PHONE +61 (0) 8 8130 9292 / Click to EMAIL US
(15% surcharge applicable on public holidays)
HVR Degustation Experience
Enter the world of Arthur Hardy, the determined and visionary young English man, who loved the finer things in life. Take a seat in the historic walls of his 1852 summer residence before embarking on what will be one of the best culinary journeys of your life.
Hardy’s Verandah serves a seasonally changing degustation experience, following the ‘Valley to Verandah’ concept, paired with a multi-award-winning wine selection, sake collection, and creative cocktail menu.
Due to the limited number of diners, we ask you to book your table as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Dinner daily from 6pm
High Tea
at HVR
Friday, Saturday and sunday from 12pm
Indulge in the epitome of refinement at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant with our sumptuous luxurious high tea.
Nestled in the heart of the home, this experience transcends traditional tea service, offering a sensory journey. Immerse yourself in opulence as you savour exquisitely crafted pastries, delicate finger sandwiches, and the finest loose-leaf teas.
The sophisticated ambiance of Hardy’s Verandah, adorned with timeless decor and panoramic views, elevates the affair. From the meticulously arranged table settings to the attentive service, every detail enhances the experience. This high tea at Hardy’s Verandah is a harmonious blend of taste and luxury, promising an unforgettable rendezvous with refined indulgence.
Celebrations at HVR
Private Dining experiences & Celebrations
Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant at Mount Lofty House offers an exquisite venue for social events and private dinners, combining historic charm with culinary excellence.
The stunning Adelaide Hills backdrop sets the stage for memorable gatherings, whether it’s an intimate private dinner or a celebratory social event.
The restaurant’s elegant interiors and attentive service provide a sophisticated atmosphere, while the menu features a culinary journey of expertly crafted dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
With personalised service and a touch of luxury, Hardy’s Verandah creates a bespoke experience for social occasions, ensuring each event is a tasteful blend of ambiance, cuisine, and celebration.
The Hardy's Team
Since opening in 2017, Hardy’s Verandah has gone from strength to strength. Awarded 3 Chef Hats as well as AHASA Hall of Fame, and Best Wine List of the Year awards. HVR awards >
Matt Rodgers
Matt trained as a chef in the UK with a classical French background starting at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons by Raymond Blanc, a two Michelin starred kitchen sustained by their kitchen garden and focus on seasonal menus. He then worked at a further two Michelin restaurants in both the UK and Ireland before moving to Australia in 2017. Matt began his Australian experience in Tasmania before moving to South Australia to work in the d’Arenberg Cube Restaurant under Head Chef Brendan Wessels. He completed his time in Australia at ARC Restaurant in Brisbane with Alana Sapwell where his knowledge of Indigenous ingredients developed. While on the return back home Matt worked a stint on Richard Branson’s private island, Necker Island in the Caribbean Sea before settling at two Michelin starred Restaurant Sat Bains where Matt progressed to Development Chef until July this year. His approach at HVR is to source produce from the small farms around the Adelaide Hills and forage for ingredients that will promote a menu that highlights South Australia and the Adelaide Hills.
Abhas Saxena
Head Sommelier Abhas Saxena is a certified sommelier from The Court of Master Sommeliers, European Chapter, and has spent over a decade working with the finest winemakers in the industry. He is a newcomer to the Australian wine industry and is fascinated with South Australian wines, in particular their terroir. Before joining Mount Lofty House in 2022, Abhas spent a number of years with India’s largest hotel group, Taj Hotel Group, where he was Head Sommelier and responsible for developing and executing the new brand standard wine list for all luxury hotels across South Asia. Abhas has been awarded best Sommelier in India by multiple publications over the years. He has created many award-winning wine lists and won the Wine Spectator Award for Excellence five years in a row (2012-2016). Abhas was also awarded the 10th Indian Sommelier Championship in 2017.
Mount Lofty Estate Wine Dinners & Events
Mount lofty Estate presents throughout the year a variety of special events and celebrations for lunch or dinner plus our unique and popular wine makers dinners. Special events feature across our award wining and unique dining venue, Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant.
One of the best wine lists in the country
Arthur’s wine cellar
Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant is renowned for its spectacularly curated wine list. The original stone cellar underneath the restaurant is home to some cult wines from South Australia, the Australian continent, and of course, includes some of the great vintages of the European classics.
Embark on a culinary journey through South Australia and beyond with our head sommelier.
Below is our Autumn wine list. Discover our indicative selection of wines that keeps evolving as per current availabilities.
Hardy’s verandah restaurant
Open seven days
Dinner: Daily from 6pm
High Tea: Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 12pm – 2pm
+61 (0) 8 8130 9292
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