Two-Course Lunch or Dinner at Balgownie Estate with Take-Home Bottle
Savour the flavours of the Yarra Valley with a leisurely two-course lunch or dinner at award-winning Balgownie Estate. Graze on an entrée of warm rosemary focaccia, served with marinated artichoke, stracciatella and basil, before selecting your choice of seasonal main – from fresh-caught barramundi and free-range chicken to ravioloni stuffed with mozzarella and ricotta. With a bottle of Black Label wine to take home – and 10% discount towards additional wine purchases on the day – this is a perfect way to discover the essence of the Yarra Valley.
Inclusions
- Valid for two adults (18+)
- Two-course lunch or dinner at Restaurant 1309 at Balgownie Estate
- Shared entrée per couple
- One main per person
- Take-home bottle of Balgownie Estate’s Black Label wine per couple
- 10% discount towards additional take-home wines purchased on the day
- Cellar Door Tastings available at additional cost (advance booking required)
- Available every day:
- Monday – Friday: Sittings from 12pm–2.30pm and 6pm–8.30pm
- Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: Sittings from 12pm–2.30pm
Summer Menu Highlights
Entrée (one per couple)
- Warm herb focaccia — ‘Alto Delicate’ olive oil, cultured cowboy butter
Mains (one per person):
- Pan-seared barramundi — peperonata, chimichurri, potato
- ‘Hazeldene’ free-range chicken breast — Cobb salad, ranch dressing, smoked bacon
- Free-range pork katsu — toasted sesame slaw, sticky rice, teriyaki
- Pumpkin gnocchi — garden peas, parmesan, herb pesto, tamari pepitas
Desserts (optional extra)
- Lime mojito tartlet — mojito marshmallow, finger lime
- Hazelnut tiramisu — vanilla bean mascarpone
- Local & artisan cheese for 2 — ‘YVD’ fetta, two Victorian cheeses, seasonal accompaniments
*Menu is subject to change. Images and descriptions are provided as examples only
Pricing & availability
1309 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen, VIC
Things to know
- Bookings are essential at least 48 hours in advance. Should Balgownie Estate need to contact you regarding your reservation, they will do so via the email/phone number you have supplied upon making your booking
- Present printed or smartphone voucher upon arrival
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 2 days before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before experience date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 48 hours of experience date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to bookings
48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Every day
Update 23 June 2025 2pm AEDT: Menu Highlights information updated, please see under inclusions.
Blackout Dates May Apply: Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar
Important:
- Exclusions: Additional drinks and food dishes, hotel transfers and additional take-home wines or merchandise from Balgownie Estate
- Please note: Bookings are not valid on 11 May or 7 September
- Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to Balgownie Estate
- Bookings are essential and subject to availability
- Dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice. Please include any dietary requirements in the ‘Special Comments’ section when making your booking to ensure they can be catered for
- Menu is seasonal and subject to availability. Images and sample menu have been provided as examples only
- Valid for dine-in only
- Everyone attending the reservation must either be on the booked offer or order from the menu (no sharing offers between more than two people). Please advise of any extra guests or children in the ‘Special Comments’ section when booking
- Please allow up to two hours for this experience, including meal
- Cellar Door Tastings are available at additional cost and require booking in advance
Terms & Conditions:
- Minimum number of guests for this experience is two. Maximum number of guests per booking six
- Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption and provide valid ID upon request. Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley abides by the RSA regulations and has the right to enforce them
- Maximum sitting time per booking is 90 minutes
- Maximum group size per table is six people, including children
- Offer cannot be combined with other table bookings, discounts or promotional offers
- Take-home wine cannot be consumed at the table and is takeaway only. Take-home wine selection is available for selected bottles only
- 10% discount on further take-home wine purchases applies only to bottles purchased by the voucher holder on the day of redemption. Not combinable or applicable with other discounts or offers
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
Escape to the heart of the Yarra Valley at Balgownie Estate, where luxury meets indulgence. Stay in one of 70 stylish suites, savour modern-Australian cuisine at Restaurant 1309, sip award-winning wines at the Cellar Door and unwind at the serene endota spa.