First Drop Wines

A modern cellar door and tapas bar on the main road through Nuriootpa, trading as the Home of the Brave. Dogs are welcome in the shaded outdoor area out the front, so it works as an easy central stop while touring the Barossa.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area at the front of the cellar door, which has shaded seating, and water bowls are available. It is an outdoor arrangement, so plan to keep your dog with you on the patio rather than inside, and keep it on a lead.

Good to know. The wines run diverse and left-of-centre, sourced across the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills, and the tapas menu is built to pair with them. The address is 30-38 Barossa Valley Way, generally open daily from late morning to 4pm, though it is worth checking hours before you set out.

Getting there and parking. Central on Barossa Valley Way as it runs through Nuriootpa, with on-site parking and easy access off the main road.

Nearby with the dogs. The Para River linear paths through town suit a leashed walk, and there are other dog-friendly cellar doors within a short drive if you are making a day of it.

Sources

• First Drop Wines - Cellar Door & Tapas Bar · southaustralia.com
• Barossa Pet Friendly Locations Factsheet · barossa.com
• Home of the Brave Cellar Door - First Drop · firstdropwines.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.