Dine inside next to the fire with a divine backdrop of revered books or enjoy an alfresco meal surrounded by the Estate’s heavenly gardens and vineyard. Savour flavoursome cuisine inspired by the seasons of the Southern Highlands.
Housed within The Book Barn, Bendooley Estate’s fabulous restaurant is open daily. See below for reservations and our seasonal menu or enquire about private luncheons, dining, events and functions.
Our Cellar Door is a truly remarkable space, combining beautiful architecture and design to create a must-see destination in the Highlands. Enjoy a wine tasting by day overlooking the vineyard or dinner with friends in our restaurant Leo’s by Night. Our private dining room is also the perfect location for hosting your next special event or celebration.
Restaurant Reservations
Dinner at Leo’s by Night, is available Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings from 6:30pm. Book your table here.
Reservations are essential for the Book Barn Dining and Cellar Door Wine Tastings. We have a 10 minute grace period, please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes for your booking time.
Your table will be reserved for 2 hours for dining from your allocated booking time. Wine Tastings have a 1 hour allocation.
Please understand that we cannot guarantee any table requests, however we do try. Please note that due to weddings and other events taking place in the Book Barn, our closing time may vary. When visiting the estate please feel free to contact us prior to your arrival to check the scheduled closing time.
Bookstore
9:00AM – 5PM
Lunch
Mon – Thurs from 12pm
Fri – Sunday from 11:30am (School holidays & Public Holidays)
Dinner
Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings from 6:30pm at Leo’s by Night in the Cellar Door.
Bookstore
9AM – 5PM
Lunch
Everyday from 11.30AM
Dinner
Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings from 6:30pm at Leo’s by Night in the Cellar Door.
Menus
Please note: A surcharge applies on public holidays.
To view the kids lunch menu click here.
Signature Lunch Menu: Minimum 10 adults and maximum 12 adults, the Signature Menu needs to be booked 3 weeks in advance. Please call the restaurant to book this option.
Long Lunch and Group Set Menus: Minimum 10 adults, these menus need to be booked 2 weeks in advance. Please call the restaurant to book this option.