Pups and pours: eight dog-friendly cellar doors to visit

Exploring a new winery and drinking delicious wine with your four-legged best friend by your side sounds like a dream.

Luckily for us, many wineries across Australia make this dream a reality by being dog-friendly. Not only are you invited to bring your dog along for your visit, but some of the wineries also offer dog-specific treats – something your dogs will enjoy just as much as you enjoy your glass of wine. 

Below we have highlighted eight dog-friendly cellar doors that would be perfect to visit this summer. They are located in regions across Australia, including Victoria's Macedon Ranges and Great Western, the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Tasmania and Western Australia's Margaret River. 

Learn what makes them all a great cellar door experience, for both you and your fur baby, and then make sure you add your favourites to your must-visit list. 

Attwoods, Macedon Ranges

Cellar door manager Jane Walsh says: We endeavour to make true cool-climate pinot noir and chardonnay, with a focus on Ballarat and Macedon Ranges. This unique part of Australia has a continental climate, similar to the cool climate of Burgundy, France. We are ultra-boutique, making minimal intervention wines reflective of vintage and terroir. 

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
JW. Our cellar door is in Glenlyon, just 10 minutes from Daylesford. The tasting room and stunning gardens are dog friendly and children are most welcome. It features a provincial-style dining room serving a French bistro menu, as well as casual food and grazing boards on beautiful decking or gardens overlooking the vines. Bring a picnic blanket and stay the whole day!

H. What makes your winery dog-friendly?  
JW. Our dog guests are welcome in all of the outside spaces (on the lead) and also inside the tasting room, with consideration to our other guests.

H. What would you recommend for a great visit?  
JW. Don’t miss a grazing board and a premium wine tasting experience – the best way to taste the wines from the vines surrounding you, especially when paired with locally-made produce.

260 Green Gully Road, Glenlyon, Vic 3461 | attwoodswines.com.au

Black & Ginger, Great Western

Sales and brand manager Lucy Black says: Established in 2015, Black & Ginger is a small-batch winery producing handcrafted, award-winning Grampians wines with a passion for the alternative. We grow certified organic fruit at Hounds Run Vineyard and source some fruit from local growers in the Grampians and neighbouring wine regions. Many of our wines are named after women who’ve shaped our lives.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
LB. Our wine shed in Pomonal is a laid-back, eclectic hideaway at the base of the Grampians – vintage furniture, lounges to sink into and board games. Tastings are conversational. It’s the kind of place you settle in for a tasting and don’t leave for hours, especially if Barney’s Bar & Bistro next door brings lunch to your table.

H. What makes your winery dog-friendly?  
LB. We’re dog people through and through – our vineyard is called Hounds Run, after all. Dogs are welcome inside the wine shed, there are dog beds outside so they can stretch out in comfort, and there’s always a water bowl out. Bring your fur baby on a lead and they’ll fit right in.

H. What would you recommend for a great visit?  
LB. Try Jam & Juice, our silent disco tasting. Pick four wines, pop on headphones and play the track our team has matched to each pour – on an old-school Discman or our Spotify playlist. Make sure our 2025 Rapunzel Riesling, just named in Halliday’s Top 100, makes your four.

3447a Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Pomonal, Vic 3381 | blackandginger.com.au

Briar Ridge, Hunter Valley

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Winemaker Andrew Duff says: Briar Ridge is where tradition meets curiosity. With more than 50 years of winemaking behind us, our Mount View vineyard pairs classic Hunter favourites with alternative varieties, made by award-winning winemaker Andrew Duff. Visit with an open mind and you’ll discover a different side of the Hunter, with exceptional wines and mountain views to match.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
AD. Briar Ridge is a relaxed place to slow down. Picnic on the large lawn with family and dogs, or head up to the veranda, which looks out over the grounds and vineyards. Inside, a hand-illustrated map of the property reflects our heritage. Our team is a big reason people return.

H. What makes your winery dog-friendly?  
AD. Dogs are as welcome as their owners, both inside and outside. Order a Pooch Platter, a charcuterie board made just for dogs, or take some treats home. This spring, our Pup Pops help four-legged visitors cool off. Bring yours along – they can make themselves at home on the lounge or spread out on the grass. No need to leave anyone behind.

H. What would you recommend for a great visit?  
AD. Start with our signature cellar door tasting. It moves through the Varietal, Stockhausen and Limited Release collections, giving you a taste of our full range. Alternative whites like albariño and fiano have made us better known in recent years, but our history is Hunter shiraz, grown in Tallavera vineyard’s red dirt over shale and limestone. Add a cheese or charcuterie board to extend your experience and stay a while.

593 Mount View Road, Mount View, NSW 2325 | briarridge.com.au

Gundog Estate, Hunter Valley

Owner and winemaker Matt Burton says: Gundog Estate is a boutique winery with cellar doors in the Hunter Valley and Canberra District. I’ve been making wine for over 25 years; we focus on quality over quantity, with a keen focus on riesling, semillon and shiraz. We’re proud to be a Halliday five-red-star-rated winery.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
MB. Our Hunter cellar door on McDonald's Road is warm, relaxed and unpretentious – a welcoming tasting room in the heart of Pokolbin. Our team love sharing the stories behind every wine, and the Gourmet Pantry lets you take a little of the Hunter home. It’s wine country at an easy pace.

H. What makes your winery dog-friendly?  
MB. With a name like Gundog, it’s only fitting that dogs are welcome. Well-behaved dogs can join you on the verandah and deck at our Hunter cellar door – there’s even a dog-friendly Tail Ale for your four-legged friend.

H. What would you recommend for a great visit?  
MB. Start with our captivating and innovative Wild Semillon – a modern twist on the region’s great white variety – and then taste your way to our limited Rare Game Shiraz for a look at the best of Hunter red. Finish at the Gourmet Pantry and grab something to enjoy later. Best of all, you can do it with your dog beside you – it’s a lovely way to spend a Hunter afternoon.

101 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 | gundogestate.com.au

Hanging Tree Wines, Hunter Valley

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Events manager Ming Lianto says: Hanging Tree Wines is a family-run Hunter Valley winery with a relaxed spirit and a love of good wine and good company. Our range spans classic Hunter semillon and barrel-fermented chardonnay to shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, sparkling shiraz and tawny, alongside small-batch releases including petit verdot, mataro and verdelho, plus our handcrafted vegan range. Our estate also offers pet-friendly luxury four-bedroom accommodation for up to eight guests, plus weddings and events.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
ML. Housed in a rustic cattle shed, our cellar door offers country charm, vineyard surrounds and sweeping views of the Brokenback Range. Settle in beside our tranquil koi pond and fountain, enjoy estate-grown olives and local cheese platters, or join us for Sunday live jazz, food trucks and guided food and wine experiences. It’s a place to feel welcome, unwind and linger a little longer.

H. What makes your winery dog-friendly?  
ML. We’re proudly dog-friendly, with plenty of outdoor space for four-legged visitors to explore alongside our own three winery dogs! Our resident roosters and guinea fowl roam freely, often joining guests during tastings or adding their own enthusiastic vocals to Sunday live jazz. We love welcoming well-socialised dogs and their people, so they can enjoy the relaxed country charm of Hanging Tree together.

H. What would you recommend for a great visit?  
ML. Discover our Vintage Museum tastings, featuring aged semillon, or pack a picnic amongst the vines while the kids tackle our treasure hunt. Visit during our seasonal Olive Harvest Experience to hand-harvest olives and learn about our grove, or join us for the annual Burning of the Canes in July, when we celebrate the changing seasons around a big bonfire. Follow our socials for upcoming experiences and events!

294 O’Connors Road, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW 2320 | hangingtreewines.com.au

Small Wonder, Tasmania

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4238 Bridport Road, Pipers Brook, Tas 7254 | 0456 910 274 | delamerevineyards.com.au

Tamar Ridge, Tasmania

Head of winemaking Tom Wallace says: Nestled in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley, Tamar Ridge is renowned for its exceptional cool-climate pinot noir and chardonnay. Crafted with precision and a deep respect for place, our wines capture the elegance and character of Tasmania.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
TW. Our newly renovated cellar door offers breathtaking views across the Tamar Valley. Shared with PIRIE Tasmania, the space features a beautiful tasting room and relaxed outdoor grass terrace. Guests can settle in with exceptional Tasmanian wines, freshly shucked local oysters and sweeping vineyard views. It's the perfect place to linger a little longer.

H. What makes your winery dog-friendly?  
TW. We love welcoming four-legged companions to Tamar Ridge. Our spacious outdoor grass terrace provides a beautiful setting for guests to relax with their dogs while enjoying a glass of wine and the Tamar Valley views.

H. What would you recommend for a great visit?  
TW. Start with a tasting of Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir flight or try our PIRIE Tasmanian sparkling paired with caviar. For something special, our Pinot Noir Blending Experience. Afterwards, find a spot on the grass terrace, order fresh Tasmanian oysters and a glass of PIRIE sparkling, and soak up the spectacular surroundings.

1A Waldhorn Drive, Rosevears, Tas 7277 | tamarridge.com.au

Wise Wine, Margaret River

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Managing director Tim Wise says: Established in 1992, Wise Wine is a family-owned winery in Eagle Bay, Margaret River. We produce a range of highly acclaimed wines using premium fruit and expert winemakers and consultants. Our focus is on quality wines that our customers tell us they want to drink. Our range includes classic varieties such as chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz as well as pinot noir, pinot grigio and riesling.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
TW. Our cellar door overlooks the stunning waters of Geographe Bay and is surrounded by vines, national park and is right next door to our three-time Gold Plate Award-winning restaurant. It’s a very special place, and we like to call it the eighth wonder of the world (it’s that good!). Visitors can also sample and purchase our exclusive range of gins, distilled onsite.

H. What makes your winery dog-friendly?  
TW. At Wise, we don’t just like dogs – we love them! We go out of our way to make sure they have fresh water and doggy treats, with their owners’ permission. Our outdoor courtyard allows visitors to bring their dogs along to the cellar door or tie them up just outside, where they can still keep an eye on their furry friends while enjoying their wine/gin tasting.

H. What would you recommend for a great visit?  
TW. We recommend starting with a wine tasting at our cellar door, where our friendly staff will treat you and your dog like royalty while overlooking the most stunning views. Then, settle in for a leisurely lunch overlooking the bay, enjoying seasonal local produce paired with your favourite Wise Wine. Signature dishes include Duck Liver Parfait, Seafood Chowder and Wagyu Steak. Vegetarian options include our house-made hummus and Cauliflower Curry.

237 Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay, Naturaliste, WA 6281 | wisewine.com.au