Prancing Pony

Top choice in Adelaide Hills


Trophy-winning craft beers, burgers, platters, bar snacks and live troubadours all make an appearance at this funky beer shed, on the road out of Mt Barker heading for Hahndorf. Kick back with an Indie Kid Pilsener or three and revel in the fact that you're not in a winery or a pub.


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