Last Updated on 26 June 2024 by Ariana Svenson
So what are you looking for – a Ferguson Valley restaurants, winery or one of their great breweries? Or are you looking for a combo where you can eat and also delight in a drink or two? We guarantee you’ll have some wine tasting experiences in the Ferguson Valley, including a Gold plate Award winner for the best restaurant in and winery in Regional WA (that’s Hackersley Estate in case you are wondering).
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Why Visit a Ferguson Valley Winery or Brewery?
The lush rolling green hills of the Ferguson Valley are such wonderful escape from Perth, and can be conveniently done as a day trip or better as a weekend getaway. For more ideas, take a look at The Best Things to do in The Ferguson Valley WA. Gnomesville is always a hit! If you are thinking of visiting Gnomesville, A Guide to Visiting Gnomesville WA is helpful.
Apart from having some great things to do the Ferguson also home to some extremely luscious wines – discover more with our useful guide to the Ferguson Valley Wineries and Breweries. If you are local you get to call it the “Fergie Valley” and you don’t need to be told that there are with more than a dozen boutique wineries, two craft breweries and some spectacular views.
If you are coming from out of town, then read our guide The Best Ferguson Valley Accommodation to Rest and Recharge. Here you will find the best and most unique Ferguson Valley accommodation options. Haven’t found the accommodation in the Ferguson Valley you are looking for? Why not look a little further north at the different options around Harvey WA.
Visit a Ferguson Valley Winery and Taste Fresh Food
All of the Ferguson Valley wineries listed in this section are part of the Geographe Wine Region. We realize that things change all the time, and so it’s really important to us that we provide the most up to date information possible! That’s why we go through our pages annually making sure they are as current as possible. As always, if you notice something that’s not quite right, please let us know in the comments!
Apart from having some great things to do the Ferguson also home to some extremely luscious wines – discover more with our useful guide to the Ferguson Valley Wineries and Breweries. If you are local you get to call it the “Fergie Valley” and you don’t need to be told that there are with more than a dozen boutique wineries, two craft breweries and some spectacular views.
If you are coming from out of town, then read our guide The Best Ferguson Valley Accommodation to Rest and Recharge. Here you will find the best and most unique Ferguson Valley accommodation options. Haven’t found the accommodation in the Ferguson Valley you are looking for? Why not look a little further north at the different options around Harvey WA.
Ferguson Falls Wines Café
While Ferguson Falls Wines are famous for their world-class Shiraz, lots of people also like to stop by for their very tasty stone-baked pizzas! This Ferguson Valley winery has even been awarded prizes for their pizza, it is that good! Other specialties (apart from their wines) include coffees and desserts
This is a relaxed family-friendly place for lunch – and only 20 minutes from Bunbury, making it easy to get to! Feel free to check out our guide on best accommodation in Bunbury.
St. Aidan Wines
Named for the historic St Aidan’s church nearby, this cellar door restaurant has a church inspired design and this makes it one of the more picturesque Ferguson Valley Wineries. This lovely setting makes it a wonderful place for lunch or afternoon tea.
St. Aidan’s is a family-run vineyard that produces a wide range of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Muscat, and Cabernet. The tasting paddles that include five portions are a great way to try a range of wines tailored to your own selections. Meals are also generally recommended.
Hackersley Estate
If you are going on a vineyard hopping experience in the Ferguson Valley, this is a great Insta-opportunity! The restaurant deck overlooks a dam and rolling pastures and the food here is simply outstanding. It is modern, innovative, beautifully presented, and combines flavors deliciously.
As such, Hackersley Estate is considered a real foodies restaurant. Not particularly suitable for children! This restaurant can cater to vegetarians and a gluten-free diet.
Among the wine varieties available at this Ferguson Valley winery are Shiraz Cabernet, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, and Merlot.
Green Door Wines
Green Door Wines initially operated as a vineyard only. Just recently, they opened a cellar door restaurant. This is definitely a place to go if you are interested in winemaking. They have a unique approach to vineyard practices, eg minimal intervention in growing wines, and wanted to focus on improving and preserving soil health.
All grapes use handpicked harvesting methods and are basket pressed. All of the wines are produced on-site using a variety of European wine-making methods. These include cold-soaking on the skin and the use of Amphora pots.
Make sure you ask to compare traditional amphora wine alongside current winemaking methods.
Not a restaurant (eg, cellar door only) but includes an onsite art gallery.
Ferguson Hart Estate
While Ferguson Hart Estate doesn’t have a restaurant or café, it does have an art gallery alongside its cellar door. This is a great place to taste these reputable wines or pick up a gorgeous souvenir of your weekend away from the city!
One of the larger vineyards in the Geographe Wine region, this vineyard was first planted in 1995. They have won prizes for the best wine in the Geographe Wine Region in the past.
Willow Bridge Estate
Willow Bridge Estate gets descriptions like “the most impressive winery in the Ferguson Valley”. It is a 5 red star James Halliday Awarded – known for its Shiraz and Chardonnay. Its cellar door reviews are excellent. The staff provides a space for tastings, while questions are answered in detail, location of vines shown, and historical background. You can also view the running of the winery through a viewing panel.
Ferguson Valley Restaurants
Ferguson Valley has long been synonymous with hearty fresh food. The Dardanup Butchering Company and the heart of gorgeous dairy farm country. Even as kids we would sometimes have a special trip when traveling down south with a pie or sausage roll from the Dardanup Bakery.
If you are looking for something simpler and cheaper – the Dardanup Bakery gets rave reviews and it is a super cute village to stop and stretch your legs. Dardanup Bakery is famous for homemade pies and sausage rolls that are mouth-wateringly delicious! While the pies are quite expensive ($8 when we stopped) they are large and filled with real meat. They taste like a homemade pie! Well worth the stop!
Evedon Lakeside retreat restaurant gets really good reviews firstly due to the location alongside a lake with beautiful indoor and outdoor spots to eat. Families love the little nature playground to keep the kids occupied! While the food reviews were a bit mixed, the wood fired pizzas are an all-round winner, as is the wide selection of wines.
Ferguson Valley Breweries
Your kids will be immediately fired up by the idea of having lunch at either the Moody Cow or Wild Bull! Honestly, the Ferguson Valley definitely takes the prize for the breweries with the best names!
Bush Shack Brewery
We visited this brewery back in 2018 when it was still known as the Moody Cow Brewery and was exceptionally popular with a convivial family vibe. T he day we visited was filled to the brim with families enjoying a day out. Relaxed and rustic, it had hearty country food and we had a delicious and filling meal. There is a big grassed area where kids can run.
The Bush Shack Brewery actually has a 20 year history, having only relocated to the Ferguson Valley from Yallingup in 2018. As a family owned and operated it has a great a reputation for small batch brews, a relaxing and friendly setting.
Tip: Take a ball to play, or there is a bouncy castle though not a lot of other play equipment. Plus, Bush Shack Brewery is pet friendly.
The Wild Bull Brewery
Their menu is ample, with lots of family favorites like wood-fired pizzas, nachos, and premium Dardanup Beef to amazing burgers. As expected for a place with play equipment. They also have a great kids menu.
Their menu is ample, with lots of family favorites like wood-fired pizzas, nachos, and premium Dardanup Beef to amazing burgers. As expected for a place with play equipment. They also have a great kids menu.
The Wild Bull has play equipment and great views across the Ferguson Valley, more info can be found here at their website.
Check out their website because they often have live music on weekends. The Wild Bull is extremely popular – and why not? With a great vibe, awesome kids’ play areas, and their own line of beers including Pale Ale, Pilsner, Black Angus Creamy Porter, Lager, Summer Ale, Ginger Beer & Pear Cider.
Check Opening Times – Ferguson Valley Wineries and Breweries
On our first visit to the Ferguson Valley, we made a note “We would have reviewed a great deal more breweries/wineries if they were open”. They seemed to have a complex system of opening and most weren’t open on public holidays. This resulted in a comment from one of the marketing organizations that we hadn’t done our research. Well, I stand by my comment. After a subsequent visit, I still think that their opening times are strange for an area that is an awesome weekend getaway from Perth! Lots of the wineries are closed on a Monday! So our advice is to check the latest opening advice when planning your time in the Ferguson Valley.
There’s a whole lot more waiting to be discovered in Western Australia! Have you had the chance to explore our Perth weekend getaways yet? Feel free to dive into our blog post for an extra dose of inspiration.
The Verdict – A Guide to the Luscious Ferguson Valley Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries
We hope our guide will help you choose a Ferguson Valley winery or Ferguson Valley brewery to try on your next visit. Perhaps you will even try one of the Ferguson Valley restaurants we have listed.
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Moody Cow Brewery was a brewpub and microbrewery situated in the Ferguson Valley. In 2018 the brewery was acquired by Yallingup-based Bush Shack Brewery and is now called Bush Shack Brewery instead of Moody Cow Brewery.
Hi, Thank heaps for the tip. I’ve just updated it according. We actually wanted to get out to the new sculpture on Pile Road on the last school holidays and would have loved to swing by the Bush Shack Brewery to have another look. Unfortunately we ran out of time…. but there is always future trips 🙂