TarraWarra Yarra Valley Winery, Restaurant & Cellar Door

TarraWarra Estate on the Healesville-Yarra Glen Road is one of the valley's marquee wineries, all modern architecture, a lake and estate-grown chardonnay and pinot noir. Dogs are reported as welcome in the outdoor areas, but the estate does not publish a clear pet policy, so phone ahead before you build a day around it.

The dog setup. Visitors report dogs being welcome at the alfresco dining tables and on the lawns and gardens, and not inside the restaurant or the cellar door tasting room. Confirm when you book, mention the dog, and ask for an outdoor table. Bring your own water bowl; this is a polished venue, not a casual lawn bar.

Good to know. The restaurant is a destination in its own right, with a set menu format (a vegan menu among the options) and wine pairings built around the estate chardonnay and pinot noir. The TarraWarra Museum of Art shares the property; dogs cannot go inside, but the grounds and paths around it make a good leg-stretch before lunch.

Getting there. 311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Yarra Glen, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, with on-site parking.

Nearby. Yarra Glen village is a few minutes' drive, where The Vallie Store allows dogs inside, and Greenstone Vineyards and Yarrawood Estate both take dogs on their lawns.

Midweek is the calm option; weekends bring tour groups and full alfresco tables. Suits settled dogs who will lie quietly through a long lunch - this is not a run-around venue.

Sources

• Cellar Door - TarraWarra Estate · tarrawarra.com.au
• Contact - TarraWarra Estate · tarrawarra.com.au
• TarraWarra Estate | Visit Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges · visityarravalley.com.au

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