Description
Located in Berrima, Bendooley Estate houses the famous Berkelouw Book Barn which is a popular restaurant and wedding venue.
This grand estate is a spectacular destination within the Southern Highlands.
Explore the iconic Berkelouw Book Barn. Dine at Bendooley’s restaurant. Stay in luxurious cottages within the beautifully preserved property. Take in the beauty of the soaring ceilings and spectacular interior spaces of The Stables. Sample wines at the stunning new Cellar Door.
From the converted book barn, operating as a book shop housing over 100,000 books during the day and in the evening converts into an event space for up to 140 guests. To the original 200 year old homestead built from convict-hewn sandstone and facing a "picture perfect" lake and surrounded by rose gardens.
Bendooley Estate is the perfect location to host a wedding, corporate event or special function.
All this, along with luxury accommodation, cool climate vineyards, a cafe and cellar door.
This landmark property is located in the Southern Highlands just 90 minutes from Sydney. Set on 200 acres, it comprises of many magical options for your function.
Bendooley Estate really can customise their unique spaces to whatever you can dream of.
CELLAR DOOR
Now open for dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Overlooking the Estate’s vineyard, our Cellar Door is a captivating space for wine tastings, dining and private events. It combines beautiful architecture and design to create a must-see destination in the Highlands. By day the space is filled with guests sampling wines and enjoying the view, by night our dinner menu takes guests on a culinary adventure as they enjoy a carefully curated menu, designed to be shared with friends.
The Cellar Door is open for tastings from 10:00am daily. Cheese & Charcuterie Boards are available during the day to be served with your wine tasting.
Starting May 2022, the Cellar Door will be for dinner. Open every Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening, you will be able to enjoy the stunning surrounds of the Cellar Door whilst you dine from our exquisite new à la carte menu.
Check out the new menu here.
BOOK ONLINE HERE
Leo's by Night
Bendooley Estate, the celebrated venue where literature meets gastronomy, nestled in the picturesque Southern Highlands, is delighted to unveil its latest culinary offering: Leo’s by Night. The new restaurant, located within the architecturally designed Cellar Door, pays homage to the legacy of Leo Berkelouw, a visionary in the book industry whose love for literature and fine food was well known.
LEARN MORE + RESERVE A TABLE
DINING
Housed within The Book Barn, Bendooley Estate’s fabulous restaurant and bar is open daily.
Dine inside next to the fire with a divine backdrop of revered books or enjoy an alfresco meal surrounded by the Estate’s heavenly gardens and vineyard. Savour flavoursome cuisine inspired by the seasons of the Southern Highlands.
WEDDINGS
Bendooley Estate is one of Australia’s premier estates for weddings. Nature’s seasons are on year-round show.
Our dedicated team can help you design a unique and memorable celebration. Peruse our superb range of stunning locations to cater for all styles and sizes.
From a formal wedding with an enormous party to a more intimate and relaxed celebration, Bendooley Estate has the perfect space. Exchange your vows at the Estate in a choice of exquisite settings: the private gardens, the lake pavilion, or within the vineyard. If a church wedding is your preference, nearby are two charming stone churches in Berrima (and larger churches in Bowral). Following the ceremony, come and celebrate your special day at Bendooley Estate in spectacular fashion – we will help you create an amazing day and night to be remembered forever.
OPENING HOURS
- Bookstore 9am-5pm
- Coffee & Cake from 10am
- Lunch Mon – Thurs from 12pm, Friday – Sunday from 11:30am
- Wine Tastings from 10am daily
- Dinner in the Cellar Door Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings from 6:30pm
*Please note that due to weddings and other events taking place in the Book Barn, our closing time may vary. When visiting the estate please feel free to contact us prior to your arrival to check the scheduled closing time.
Add a review