Moss Vale Cluster
#1 reason to visit… Moss Vale Cluster
Ideal touring country for lovers of fine food and wine, the Moss Vale Food and Wine Cluster has a distinctive English Village charm with its high country climate, rolling pastures and winding country roads lined with European trees and dotted with small-farm gates. The farmers and foodies of the Moss Vale cluster have banded together to bring an experience of high quality organic farm gates, wonderfully creative artisans and unforgettable ‘paddock to plate’ dining to the historic heart of Moss Vale.
The downloadable Moss Vale Food and Wine Cluster Map takes you straight to the farm-gate of passionate local producers like Maughers Meats where you can buy direct and get to know the growers; or visit the Railway Street Farmers Market on Thursdays for some real food finds like fragrant Park Hill Garlic. For a fresh take on the season’s farm harvest, enjoy paddock-to-plate cooking classes at Fox Hill Farm, dining; grazing plates at Tooses Wine Bar; relax with a local wine and taste plate on the Farm Club Tea House verandahs or linger in the Katers Larder Courtyard and farm garden of Peppers Manor House.
For a complete pastoral-living experience, visit our stays page and discover a variety of accommodation options on working farms; a contemporary designer-lifestyle cottage or decadent Garden Wing Deluxe suites.
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BERNIE’S DINER
Located in the main street of Moss Vale this New York style art deco diner has an interesting history dating back to 1925. Enjoy the very best of burgers, dirty dogs, sundaes and pies and make sure you try the house made pastrami.
Hours: 6am – 10pm, Mon – Sun. 10am – 8pm Public Holidays
Address: 402-404 Argyle St, Moss Vale NSW 2577
Contact: 02 4869 1502
Email: bernie@berniesdiner.com.au
THE EXETER GENERAL STORE
With 100 years of trading under its belt the fully restored Exeter General Store and café offers breakfast, lunch and a selection of indulgent cakes to accompany your Toby’s Estate coffee. It’s also the perfect spot to pick up quality local gourmet produce, quality homewares and a large selection of second hand books.
Hours: Open 7 days. 7.30am – 5pm, Mon – Fri. 7.30am – 4.30pm Sat – Sun
Address: 1 Exeter Rd, Exeter NSW 2579
Contact: 02 4883 4289
FARM CLUB
Farm Club is a unique family owned Agritourism destination featuring a range of farm stay experiences, cafe and farm shop as well as interactive farm and visitor adventures.
Farm Club features a fully licensed café, nursery and edible garden.
Roasted Coffee, teas, cold pressed juices, all day country breakfasts, roast lunches, signature burgers, farm pies, fresh salads and scones along with kids menus
including farm gate ice cream.
Local wines, cold beers and malt whiskey, honey, small goods, farm eggs.
Catering and hampers by arrangement.
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 7.30am – 3pm
Address: 1 Greenhills Road, Werai NSW 2577
Contact: 02 4883 4664
Email: cafe@farmclubaustralia.com.au
Website: www.farmclubaustralia.com.au
IL PRANZO
Voted the Most Outstanding Café in the Southern Highlands by Trip Advisor for three years running and a variety of local awards, Il Pranzo is the place to go for homemade cakes, boutique coffee and a variety of produce to take away – including specialist items that will be appreciated by coeliacs, vegetarians and vegans.
With a great atmosphere, cheery and polite staff and food and coffee to die for – go where the locals go!
Hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 5pm. Sat 8am – 2.30pm
Address: 14/322 Argyle St, Moss Vale
Contact: 02 4869 3219
Email: ilpranzo@bigpond.com
KATERS RESTAURANT, PEPPERS MANOR HOUSE
Awarded a chefs hat by AGFG for the past five years, Katers uses the very best of local artisan produce in elegant dishes that showcase the true flavours of the region. Boasting the largest kitchen garden in the area with garden vegetables, herbs and edible flowers grown onsite, Katers truly gives you a taste of the freshest local produce direct from the source.
Address: Kater Rd, Sutton Forest NSW 2577
Contact: 02 4860 3102
Email: katers@peppers.com.au
KATERS LARDER RESTAURANT, PEPPERS MANOR HOUSE
Fresh, vibrant flavours, featuring the best of our local produce are what you’ll find at Larder. Add to this a stunning, sunny courtyard garden to relax in and you’ve found the perfect way to while away the afternoon.
Address: Kater Rd, Sutton Forest NSW 2577
Contact: 02 4860 3102
Email: katers@peppers.com.au
MAUGER’S MEATS
Producing the very highest quality meat, Maugers select and raise their animals on their nearby Robertson Farm. Customers can be confident that the livestock are pasture raised in natural surroundings without the use of antibiotics or chemicals.
A popular catering service of slow roasted meats, salads, cheese platters and desserts is also on offer and farm-stay accommodation at ‘Laurel View’ on their Robertson Farm where you can see the cows grazing.
Hours: Mon – Fri 8.30 – 5.30. Sat 8 – 12.30.
Address: 2/10 Clarence St, Moss Vale NSW 2577
Contact: 02 4868 1653
Email: info@maugers.com.au
MOUNT ASHBY WINES
Situated on Nowra Road between Moss Vale and Fitzroy Falls, Mount Ashby Estate is a boutique vineyard producing Pinot Gris, Merlot and Pinot Noir.
Inspired by Provence, you’ll feel like you’re in France with a bowl of homemade soup, crusty bread, charcuterie plate or cheese soufflé at their beautiful cellar door.
The original dairy building also houses restored French antique furniture and farmhouse tables uniquely crafted locally from hand selected European timbers.
Hours: Thurs – Sun 11am – 5pm
Address: 128 Nowra Road, Moss Vale NSW 2577
Contact: 02 4869 4792
Email: chris@mountashby.com.au
THE PINES PASTORAL
The Pines Pastoral is a beautiful 700-acre farm set in rolling hills close to Moss Vale offering farm tours for anyone interested in learning about good Angus husbandry. For an interesting farm tour and talk ring Robyn herself on 0418 200 138.
There is also a range of self-contained cottages, each with a story to tell. The cottages boast a log fire and four have a private sauna, all have amazing views across the large gum tree dotted paddocks.
Hours: Open by appointment only. Ring 0418 200 138 to enquire.
Address: 150 Meryla Rd, Moss Vale NSW 2577
Contact: (02) 4868 3523 or 0418 200 138
RAILWAY STREET FARMERS MARKET MOSS VALE
A relaxing and festive atmosphere can be found at this authentic weekly Farmers Market, the first of its kind in the Southern Highlands.
Come and fill your baskets with wonderful produce all grown locally and freshly harvested and know that you are supporting the local growers and artisan producers to build a resilient local food system. Local musicians play live most weeks so you can make the lost of it!
Hours: Thursdays 3 – 6pm
Address: Railway Street, Moss Vale
Contact: Kate Cretney – 0468 331 738
Email: katecretney@hotmail.com
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PORTERHOUSE BISTRO
Built in 1850 The Porterhouse Bistro is steeped in history but also offers contemporary comfort. Known for their steaks the bistro has a relaxed, family friendly environment with an extensive blackboard menu and enviable wine list showcasing the local Southern Highlands. Enjoy al fresco dining in the warmer months.
Hours: Lunch and dinner 7 days
Address: 340 Argyle Street, Moss Vale NSW 2577
Contact: 02 4868 1007
SOUTHERN HIGHLAND WINES
Take in the spectacular rural views of Sutton Forest whilst enjoying excellent modern Australian cuisine from an Italian chef.
Sample flavoursome wines, tour through the winery, learn about wine making, relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the tantalising selection of produce. Booking preferred and essential on weekends.
Hours: Open by appointment only. Ring 0418 200 138 to enquire.
Address: Restaurant open for lunch Thurs – Mon 12pm – 3pm. Dinner Fri – Sat 6 – 9pm
Contact: 02-4868-2300
Email: info@shw.com.au
GROW COOK EAT FESTIVAL MOSS VALE
Hosted by Bundanoon and Moss Vale community gardens as their annual fundraiser, Grow Cook Eat Festival is an annual celebration of local food and wine, and food growing.
Held on or around the March equinox, and modelled on the village fete of old, this event features well-known speakers in a Talks Tent program, hands on demonstrations, live music featuring local artists, market stalls featuring the best in local food and wine production and a program of kids’ activities runs throughout the day.
Hours: March 18th, 2018
Address: Railway Street, Moss Vale
Email:railwayst.market@gmail
PARK HILL GARLIC
Park Hill Garlic is grown on the outskirts of Moss Vale and available at the weekly Railway Street Famers Market where you can meet Margie who puts much love into her organic garlic and can offer wonderful advice on all things garlic. Available in season until supply runs out.
Hours: Thursdays 3 – 6pm
Address: Railway Street Farmers Market, 50 Railway Street, Moss Vale
Phone: Kate Cretney – 0468 331 738
Email: katecretney@hotmail.com
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THE VALE CAFE
Created from the vision of owner Cindy Niland, The Vale Cafe strives to provide a second home for their customers. The philosophy is simple – good coffee, tea, food, service and a dedication to quality produce. To cater to those with dietary requirements they have a great range of meals that are gluten free and sweet treats that are gluten free, egg free or dairy free. Also on offer are a wide range of house made jams, chutneys and relishes that you can take home and enjoy. Vale Café value the health benefits of food and aim to provide a great range of pickles, ferments and bone broth.
Address: 256 Argyle St Moss Vale
Phone: 02 4869 4438
Email: thevalemv@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValeMossVale/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevalecafe/
CUCINA CALABRIA
Southern Italian culinary and cooking experience.
Cucina Calabria offers farm-based cooking and food event experiences, specialising in rustic Southern Italian cuisine and artisan food products.
Situated on 200 acres in the stunning Southern Highlands, cooking classes and workshops are led by Pasquale, a first-generation southern Italian who grew up on, and was actively involved in his parent’s market garden business and Cindy an accomplished cook who has been skilfully cooking Southern Italian cuisine for the past 24 years.
A true paddock to plate cooking experience with much of the produce grown on site and adhering to organic principles, Cucina Calabria provide an exceptionally unique food experience.
Address: 74 Yarrawa Road, Tre Porcellini, Moss Vale
Phone: 0418169499
Email: contact@cucinacalabria.com.au
HIGHLANDS HANDMADE
Highlands Handmade is a community retail space for local craftspeople and artisans to showcase and sell their goods in the Highlands. Inside all items are locally handmade and homemade, including arts, crafts, fabrics, wood, metal, and various delicious homemade items to eat.
Not only does it provide visitors with the opportunity to take something home that has been home-made or handcrafted but anything bought from Highlands Handmade helps support the community and promotes other small businesses in the local area.
Address: 374 Argyle St. Moss Vale NSW 2577
Phone: (02) 4869 3698
Hours: Weekdays 10am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm, Sundays closed