Tucks

Tucks is a relaxed cellar door on Shoreham Road in Red Hill South with a lawn and terrace looking over the vineyard. It runs an explicit pets-welcome policy, so this is one of the more genuinely dog-friendly wine stops in the area rather than a grudging one.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome on the terrace and the outdoor lawn, but not inside the restaurant or tasting room. The venue lays out clear rules: dogs on leash at all times, staying with owners rather than roaming, no digging in the gardens or vineyard, barking kept to a minimum, and owners picking up after their dogs. Water bowls are often around, but bring your own water and treats to be safe.

Good to know. The draw is casual, picnic-style tastings on the lawn with panoramic vineyard views, and cool-climate wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. Reviewers single out the views, the picnic-blanket atmosphere, and accommodating staff, which makes it an easy spot to settle in with a dog.

Getting there and parking. Located at 37 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South, off Mornington-Flinders Road. On-site gravel parking is available and can fill on weekends, so arrive early. The grounds are rustic and mostly grass.

Nearby with the dogs. The Red Hill Rail Trail runs close by for a pre or post-lunch walk, and Avani Wines is a short drive for another dog-friendly cellar door. Balnarring Beach is a short drive on for a sandy run, subject to local off-leash signage.

Weekend middays are busiest and parking is tightest then, so an earlier arrival or a weekday visit is calmer. Good for social dogs that are happy lounging on a lawn among other people and pups.

Sources

• We Love Pups at Tucks · tuckswine.com.au
• Top things to do in Red Hill · wanderlog.com

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