Things to do in Rutherglen
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Tuileries Restaurant
Lots of glass around a fountain, and fine dining in an attractive restaurant. On the other side of the fountain, the café has equally exciting lunches ($10 to $16) and top-quality breakfasts. Around the vineyard here, luxury B&B units cost from $175 for two.
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House at Mount Prior
On a hill above the Mt Prior winery, this homestead even has a tower. Have drinks at dusk on the veranda then move into the elegant dining room for a delicious three-course set meal ($55). Stay the night in a stunning room with soaring ceilings from $110 per double.
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Wicked Virgin
Call into the Wicked Virgin to taste their delicious fresh olives and oils and enjoy a light lunch (soups and platters). It’s at Calico Town, a picturesque vineyard producing an exclusive range of wines including an award-winning shiraz.
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Forks & Corks
This is a bright, airy place that has artworks on the walls and serves simple, well-prepared favourites such as fish and chips, curries and pastas. The service is relaxed and cheerful, and the wine list offers some interesting local selections.
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All Saints Estate
Head out of town to the stunning All Saints Estate. There’s an atmospheric cellar-door in a 120-year-old castle, and in the front building Indigo Cheese Co offers tastings of gourmet cheeses and other produce from the region.
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Rutherglen Stretch Limousine
A great way to take a winery tour is with Rutherglen Stretch Limousine. The limo takes up to 11 passengers, picnic hampers can be provided, and half- or full-day tours arranged.
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Beaumont's Café
Beaumont's offers fine Mod Oz dining in a contemporary dining room and courtyard. Mediterranean and Asian influences produce an interesting menu that features chicken tagine and housemade gnocchi.
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Common School Museum
The Common School Museum has an amazing range of weights and measures, local inventions, period pieces and school equipment.
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Scion
A few blocks south of Main St is Scion, a cellar-door with an art exhibition and a small range of boutique wines.
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Grapevine Getaways
Grapevine Getaways runs knowledgeable personalised tours visiting up to eight wineries.
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The Terrace
At the All Saints Estate, the The Terrace serves meals showcasing local produce.
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Parkers Pies
If you think a pie is a pie, this award-winning local institution might change your mind. Try the gourmet pastries – emu, venison, crocodile or buffalo.
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Pfeiffer
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Morris
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Cofield
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Buller Wines
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Tuileries Cafe
The bright cafe at Tuileries serves excellent-value lunches of panini, fish and chips or pasta. In the evening, Tony's Italian Café offers pizza, pasta and risotto.
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