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CareersThe Salopian Inn — restaurant in McLaren Vale, South Australia
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 for a dining experience shaped by the seasons, our kitchen garden and the people who grow and produce around us.
We acknowledge that we work, live and are nourished on the lands of the Kaurna people. We respect and are inspired by their enduring connection to land, culture and community.
Chef Karena Armstrong and Sommelier Alex Marchetti welcome guests to their restaurant located in the McLaren Vale wine region.
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 storyFrom the kitchen
Led by the seasons. Grounded in place.
Karena's menus are shaped by what produce is in season, the producers and growers surrounding McLaren Vale.
The result is thoughtful, produce-driven food designed to be shared around the table.
The Salopian Kitchen Garden
Where the menu begins.
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
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 beveragesSalopian Gin
A little Salopian
to take home.
Our Salopian Gins bring together the character of the Inn, our garden and our love of Australian produce in a bottle.
Shop Salopian Gin
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
Media & Stories
From around the Inn.
Seasonal updates, producer stories, recipes, collaborations and the people and places that shape The Salopian Inn.
Latest NewsBefore you visit
Good to know.
Find information about reservations, accessibility, dietary requirements, group bookings and our dining policies.
Reservation and Dining PoliciesVisit us
Come find us
in McLaren Vale.
Address
5 McMurtrie Road, crn Main Road, McLaren Vale, 5171 South Australia
Opening hours
Lunch – 7 days
Dinner – Thursday, Friday & Saturday.