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Summer, Served on the Terrace

Terrace Bar at Mount Lofty House

Summer Terrace Bar

Spectacular views & timeless gardens

Summer afternoons are made for lingering on the lawns at Mount Lofty House.

Overlooking the Piccadilly Valley, the Terrace Bar returns for summer, bringing together live music, South Australian wines, refreshing cocktails and a light menu designed for relaxed afternoons in the Adelaide Hills.

Settle in on the Terrace at Mount Lofty House, enjoy a glass from The Lane, and spend a few unhurried hours soaking up the captivating view.

Open Thursday to Sunday throughout summer, with live music every Sunday, the Terrace Bar welcomes both house guests and visitors to the Estate.

In the event of inclement weather, guests will be able to enjoy our indoor Hardy’s Bar and Arthur Waterhouse Lounge.  

Open Thursday to Sunday
from 12pm until 5.30pm
*subject to demand/weather 

A Taste of South Australia

Light bites, local flavours, leisurely afternoons

Our Terrace Bar menu keeps things light and relaxed, with Coffin Bay oysters, a selection of charcuterie and South Australian cheeses designed to enjoy over a long afternoon.

To drink, discover a selection of wines from The Lane Vineyard, alongside our Signature Lofty Sour Cherry Spritz, Margaritas and Gin & Tonics featuring South Australian distillers Never Never, Prohibition and 36 Short.

For gin lovers, three tasting paddles offer the chance to explore each distillery in more detail.

Join Us on the Terrace

live music every sunday 12pm – 3pm 

Sundays take on an easy rhythm with live music on the Terrace from 12pm to 3pm.

Find a place on the lawn, order a drink and settle in for an afternoon of live music, sweeping valley views and summer in the Adelaide Hills.

Reservations are not required and external guests are warmly invited to join us on the Terrace Lawns below Mount Lofty House.

Mount Lofty House is an adults-only Estate welcoming guests aged 18 years and over.

Testimonials

beautiful views and one-on-one service
I am a sucker for elegance, beautiful views and one-on-one service, so if you are too, this is the place for you! Set over the rolling Adelaide Hills this venue offers a beautiful setting in the outdoors, as well as the beautifully presented indoors. The wine cellar is also worth a visit.

★★★★★

February 2026

A superb degustation meal
A superb degustation meal with many courses. We arrived at 6pm and spent nearly 4 hours over it. Spacing it out like that was great, allowed the food to settle. We got the non-alcoholic drinks pairing which was equally delicious, interesting and creative. Beautiful food - taste & presentation. Lovely setting and great service. Was a lovely lovely night.

★★★★★

June 2026

delightful and delicious!
HVR Ultimate Journey was a delightful and delicious! The photos will tell the story. Dining through sunset was very romantic.

★★★★★

February 2026

we will certainly be back to try the dinner menu
My fiancé and I booked in for a cute little high tea to celebrate our engagement. It was our first time visiting Hardy’s and I can say we were very impressed. The food was delicious, the staff were lovely and very welcoming. The venue is absolutely stunning and it was a perfect day to go for a stroll through the gardens. 10/10 guys we will certainly be back to try the dinner menu

★★★★★

October 2025

Absolutely Magnificent
An absolutely magnificent selection of morsels for afternoon tea, all made with locally sourced food, in house. An experience rounded off beautifully by magnificent views and a glass of the delicious Estate bubbles. A sublime afternoon.

★★★★★

February 2025

Unforgettable High Tea Experience
Hardy’s Verandah at Mount Lofty House delivered an unforgettable high tea experience. With breathtaking views of the Adelaide Hills, the elegant setting was matched by beautifully presented tiers of sweet and savory delights. ...Whether for a celebration or a relaxing escape, this is a must-visit for high tea lovers. Highly recommend!

★★★★★

February 2025

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