EAT // DRINK
It’s the same the world over - if you want to find a good spot for a feed, make like the locals and go where they go. By TORI WILSON
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
WHETHER YOU’RE SEEKING the region’s wines paired with fine food, a wholesome meal in a relaxed environment, or a cold drink and little slice of local heritage; there’s a plethora of choice when it comes to places to eat in the Swan Valley and Guildford. To help you decide where to spend your next Swan Valley daytrip, we’ve asked four local business owner and operators to share their top spots to eat. Here’s what they have to say…
Olive Farm Wines
RiverBank Estate Winery
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MARTIN MICHAEL Owner, Funk Cider, Caversham and Funk 2.0, Henley Brook RiverBank Estate Winery “Riverbank is a cosy restaurant with a great fine dining experience, lovely staff, fantastic wine and beautiful scenery to the Valley. It’s fine dining with a foot on the ground and still that Swan Valley friendly hospitality. “My favourite dish is the dry aged rib eye with the Rebellious Tempranillo.” Feral Brewing Company “Feral’s Hop Hog is the beer that converted me into craft beer, and things haven’t been the same ever since - they are the fathers of craft beer in WA and their reputation precedes them. “Feral has a nice, casual, family friendly venue with tasty food offerings. It’s casual friendly and rustic. “My usual order is the Imperial Biggie, if it’s on the menu. Otherwise, Biggie Juice or Watermelon Warhead.” Funk 2.0 “Am I allowed to recommend Funk’s own venue? (laughs). “We have put much love, funk and thought on Funk 2.0 - we are creating our fermentation playground at the venue and we have built an experience we would like everyone to remember. “It’s a craft drinker’s dream with 18 different taps featuring six ciders, six beers and six hybrids (our experimental funky projects), plus a mouth-watering sexy but approachable cider inspired menu. “I recommend trying the lamb to share with muscat cider.” Duckstein Brewery “What do I like about this place? Having a feed! Duckstein is great value for great food - I dare you be able to finish their shared dishes. Generous, delicious, traditional German food. The Schweinshaxe wheat beer is my favourite. The atmosphere is like Octoberfest!”
