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20 Ways To Wine + Dine Your Way Around The Southern Highlands

A list of awesome articles you can use to wine and dine your way around the Southern Highlands of NSW.
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Work Your Way Through This List For Maximum Deliciousness And Foodie Fun

 

 

How lucky are we to live in a region that continues to serve up the eatin’ and drinkin’ goods? 

Whatever your favourite dish, cuisine, bevvie or way to kick back is, you’re totes covered in the Highlands.

How do we know?

Cos we wrote all of these……. the things we do for you guys.

Wine and dine your way around the Southern Highlands with this list of foodie faves and jor-met things to do.

 

 

1 The Fold Southern Highlands Wine and Dine Birch Restaurant Moss Vale

Birch Restaurant, Moss Vale

 

1 :: Lunch in the vines

A looooooong lunch at a local winery – yes please!

 

2 :: A 48-hour itinerary for foodies

A gourmet guide to the Highlands – full bellies and tantalised tastebuds guaranteed.

 

3 :: Child-friendly cafes in the Southern Highlands

Local cafes set up to keep kids busy and you caffeinated.

 

4 :: Bistro Sociale at Berida Hotel

We totally rate this fab local restaurant – here’s 10 reasons why.

 

5 :: Brunch spots 

Is it breakfast? Is it lunch? Who cares as long as it’s delicious! Here’s where to get your brunch fix in the Highlands.

 

 

2 The Fold Southern Highlands Brunch Spot Cafes Raw and Wild Bowral

Brunch at Raw & Wild Bowral

 

 

6 :: Brewski’s and burgers

Eden Brewery is a local success story with a very cool vibe. Here’s 10 cool things you didn’t know about them and why you should head there – stat!

 

7 :: For the fellas

Where to head to catch up with your mates and shoot the breeze.

 

8 :: Espresso Martini fans, we’ve got you

Like your caffeine with a side of alcohol? Here’s where to get some excellent espresso martini’s in the Highlands. 

 

9 ::  Super spots for Sunday lunch with the family

Check out this list of kid-friendly and teen-friendly places to catch up with the extended fam bam for a long lunch.

 

10 :: Friday night cocktails

Cos cocktails are life, right? Here’s a list of local bars and pubs serving up the perfect way to end the working week.

 

 

3 The Fold Southern Highlands Cocktails Bowral

Friday night cocktails

 

11 :: One for the lovers

Ideas and inspo for ramping up the romance with your significant other.

 

12 :: Robertson Public House + Kitchen

A country pub with ALLLLL the things – here’s 10 reasons why we love this pub and why you should put it on your must visit list.

 

13 :: Burgers burgers burgerrrrrssss

When you’ve got a craving for a kickarse burger, there’s only one thing to do……. work your way through this list of burger deliciousness.

 

14 :: The Mill at Bowral

It’s where the locals go – it’s funky, it’s fun and you can eat, drink, shop, play, work and party in one fabulous spot.

 

15 :: Celebrating special occasions

Check this list out for when you’re ready to celebrate something significant with your nearest and dearest.

 

 

4 The Fold Southern Highlands Special Occasion Restaurants Links House Burradoo

Special occasions at Links House, Burradoo

 

16 :: Gibraltar Hotel

Home to an iconic Highlands watering hole, this hotel tucked away on Centennial Road is not just for tourists. Here’s why.

 

17 :: Raw desserts

The healthy way to sort out your sweet tooth, head to these local spots to grab yourself a sweet treat.

 

18 :: Get the good stuff at Raw & Wild Market & Café

A firm foodie favourite with locals, here’s why Raw & Wild should be on your Highlands radar.

 

19 :: Takeaway soup

Warm up from the inside with this list of where to grab some delicious soup.

 

20 :: One for the red wine fans

A round-up of local reds perfect for the dining table, the cellar or immediate consumption!

 

 

5 The Fold Southern Highlands Red Wine Cellar Doors Vineyards

Nothing more Highlands than sipping on a red wine in front of a fire.

 

 

Ummmmm…… and now you might want to check this list out…….. Health and Fitness Centres of the Southern Highlands.

Or just get yourself some stretchypants – same same!

 

 

 

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