Seasonal dining and generous hospitality in the heart of the McLaren Vale Wine Region.

Dine with us

A table in the heart of McLaren Vale.

Join us in the heart of McLaren Vale for food shaped by the seasons, our kitchen garden and the people who grow and produce around us.

The Salopian Inn in McLaren Vale

Chef Karena Armstrong and Sommelier Alex Marchetti welcome guests to their restaurant in the heart of the McLaren Vale wine region.

Karena Armstrong and Alex Marchetti

Our Story

A historic inn. A continuing story.

The Salopian Inn has been welcoming people for more than 170 years. Today, Karena and Alex continue that tradition through food, wine and hospitality grounded in the region they call home.

Discover our story

From the kitchen

Led by the seasons. Grounded in place.

Karena's menus are shaped by what is growing, what is in season and the producers and growers surrounding McLaren Vale.

The result is thoughtful, produce-driven food designed to be shared around the table.

Seasonal food at The Salopian Inn

The Salopian Kitchen Garden

Where the menu begins.

The Salopian Kitchen Garden

The garden wraps around the restaurant, supplying herbs, vegetables, fruit, flowers and garnishes to the kitchen and bar.

What is growing outside helps shape what arrives at the table.

Explore the Kitchen Garden
Australian wine selection at The Salopian Inn

From the cellar

Australian drinks. Thoughtfully chosen.

Alex's beverage list celebrates Australian producers, with a particular love for McLaren Vale and the people making exceptional drinks around us.

Wine, spirits and non-alcoholic offerings are selected to complement Karena's food and the seasons.

Explore our beverages

Salopian Gin

A little Salopian
to take home.

Our Salopian Gin brings together the character of the Inn, our garden and our love of Australian produce in a bottle.

Shop Salopian Gin
Salopian Gin bottle with tonic and a poured gin and tonic
Weddings and events at The Salopian Inn

Gather with us

Weddings, celebrations and events.

From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, our team brings the food, hospitality and spirit of The Salopian Inn to your occasion.

Gift The Salopian Inn

Give them a place at the table.

A Salopian Inn gift voucher is an invitation to share good food, thoughtful hospitality and time together in McLaren Vale.

Purchase a Gift Voucher
A Salopian Inn gift voucher on a dining table

Visit us

Come find us
in McLaren Vale.

Address

Corner Main Road & McMurtrie Road,<br />
McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171

Opening hours

Lunch – 7 days | Dinner – Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

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