The Vine Shed
ProHighlights
- Barn-style venue seating up to 160, or 200 for a cocktail reception
- Upstairs private loft for 40 seated or 50 standing, $180 to hire
- Shared long-lunch set menu at $60 per adult for groups of 20 to 50
About The Vine Shed
The Vine Shed is a family-run cellar door and event venue on Sand Road in McLaren Vale, opened by a family who grew grapes for other wineries over three generations. It sits within the Conte Estate vineyard, where some of the shiraz vines date back to the 1880s. The main building has a rustic finish of heavy timber and black metal, with wide barn doors, timber flooring and full-height glass facing the vines. Taken exclusively, it seats up to 160 with room for a dance floor, or holds 200 for a cocktail-style event. Smaller groups can book a single area between noon and 5pm. The covered deck suits 30 seated or 50 standing, the alfresco area takes 40 when the weather allows, and the upstairs private loft fits 40 seated or 50 standing. Food is Italian-inspired and made for sharing. Area bookings for 20 to 50 guests use a three-course long-lunch menu of antipasto or ploughman's platters, arancini and wood-oven pizzas with salad, and wedding menus add canapés, platters and shared mains. Weddings run as exclusive hire, with ceremonies under a timber arbour in the vines or in a landscaped courtyard garden. Milestone birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, baptisms and work parties are also hosted, and families with children are welcome.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Wedding menus start at $49 per person for a two-course cocktail package and $75 per person for a two-course shared sit-down menu. Exclusive ceremony and reception hire is $5,950, with a 20% surcharge on Sundays and public holidays.
Food
Children have their own menu, and dietary needs are catered for when advised.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can The Vine Shed hold?
With exclusive use, the venue seats up to 160 including a dance floor, or takes up to 200 for a cocktail-style event. The individual areas suit 30 to 50 guests each.
What does it cost to hire one of the smaller areas?
The upstairs private loft is $180, and the deck is $150 to $250 depending on numbers, with no fee for 40 to 50 cocktail guests taking it exclusively. The alfresco is $150, and seating in the shared main area has no fee.
Is a set menu required for group bookings?
Yes. Area bookings for 20 to 50 guests order the shared long-lunch menu at $60 per adult, $30 for children under 12 and nothing for under-fives. Food is served between 12.30pm and 3.30pm.
What does wedding venue hire cost?
Exclusive hire for a ceremony and reception is $5,950, and an alcoholic drinks package of at least six hours is required. Events on Sundays and public holidays carry a 20% surcharge.
How is a booking secured?
Set menu bookings need a $10 per person deposit, which is not refunded, with final numbers, seating, dietaries and drinks confirmed seven days before. The confirmed number becomes the minimum charged.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Henriette Coetzee
4 months ago
Celebrated me and my friend’s 50th on the deck. Lovely atmosphere, great friendly and attentive staff. Food was lovely and came out timely. Will definitely visit again and recommend!
Jenna Yve
5 months ago
Thank you for accommodating myself, my friend and our two toddlers on Mother’s Day. We had a wonderful time and will be back for sure!
Mark
5 months ago
Service was great and the food amazing. Well worth the stop. Wood oven pizza and amazing cheese board. And wonderful views
Jessica
11 months ago
Our wedding at the Vine Shed was absolutely incredible. We already loved the venue from the lunches we had in the lead up, because the food, drinks and service were always amazing, but the wedding day went far beyond any…
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