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With Father’s Day just around the corner, there’s heaps on to treat any special father figure! There are plenty of long lunches, feed me dinners, and even buffet breakfasts that have been perfectly curated to suit all kinds of dads. So if you’re still stuck on what to do (or yet to plan anything), here are a few ideas that are sure to impress.
Father’s Day at Kies Family Wines
Spend Father’s Day in the Barossa with a relaxed afternoon of great food, local wine, live music and plenty of time to settle in with the family at Kies Family Wines.
The day will feature live music from Joe Ahern and The Cutters, Barossa wines and craft beer, plus hearty food from the award-winning Monkey Nut Café. There are no set menus or rushed sittings, with families encouraged to enjoy the afternoon at their own pace.
Kids are welcome, making it an easy option for the whole family to celebrate Dad together.
When: September 6th
Where: Kies Family Wines, Barossa Valley
Price: Early bird tickets $10
For more, click here.
Father’s Day at Para Hills Community Club
Celebrate Dad with a relaxed family meal and live music at Para Hills Community Club this Father’s Day.
The club will be serving its full à la carte menu throughout the day, with plenty of favourites to choose from for lunch or dinner. Every Dad will also receive a complimentary gift as a little extra Father’s Day treat.
From 4pm, T-Junction will take to the stage with live music, making it an easy option for families wanting to settle in and spend the afternoon together.
When: September 6th, with live music from 4pm
Where: Para Hills Community Club
For more info, click here.
Father’s Day Lunch at the Mosaic
Celebrate Father’s Day at Mosaic Hotel with a relaxed lunch, chef’s specials and a few extra treats just for Dad.
Alongside the à la carte menu, guests can enjoy special drinks and a free Father’s Day raffle, while families can choose between full table service in the Atrium or Restaurant, or a more casual meal in the new undercover Beer Garden.
For a little extra fun, make a day of it with a round at X-Golf or Hey Caddy upstairs before or after lunch.
Please note Beer Garden bookings cannot be relocated in the event of inclement weather.
When: September 6th
Where: Mosaic Hotel
For more information, click here.
Father’s Day at X-Golf
Celebrate Dad with golf, pizza and a little family competition this Father’s Day at X-Golf and Hey Caddy West Lakes.
At X-Golf, families can choose from two great-value bundles for four people, combining simulator hire, pizzas, drinks, club hire and Father’s Day extras. Packages start from $189, making it an easy all-weather option whether Dad is a seasoned golfer or just keen for some fun.
For families with younger kids, Hey Caddy offers a more relaxed round of mini-golf, where everyone can grab a putter, make their way around the course and compete for family bragging rights.
When: Father’s Day
Where: X-Golf and Hey Caddy West Lakes
Price: Packages from $189 at X-Golf; other pricing varies
For more information, click here.
Father’s Day Feast at Wined Bar
Treat Dad to a long lunch at the National Wine Centre this Father’s Day, with a generous feast served at Wined Bar overlooking one of Adelaide’s most iconic settings.
The $89 per person menu includes crispy pork belly and slow-roasted sirloin, accompanied by potato pavé, charred broccolini, honey-glazed Dutch carrots, roasted shallot salad, pepperberry jus, horseradish crème fraîche and Café de Paris butter.
Each guest will also receive a glass of Penfolds Limited Edition Release 2024 Special Shiraz, with an optional cheese board and children’s menu available on the day.
When: September 6th
Where: Wined Bar, National Wine Centre of Australia
Price: $89 per person
For more info, click here.
Father’s Day Supercars Bundles at The Bend
Give Dad a Father’s Day gift with some serious horsepower, with special Supercars bundles available for the AirTouch 500 at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park.
The Superdad Bundle combines a weekend seat in the Turn 1 Grandstand with a V8 Superlaps experience on the East Circuit, with the choice of either a Holden or Mustang.
From the grandstand, Dad can catch all the Supercars action across the weekend, with views of drivers braking into Turn 1, battling for position and accelerating back onto the circuit. Tickets also include Pit Paddock access and entry to the Welcome Centre.
The package is topped off with two passenger hotlaps of the East Circuit, putting Dad right in the middle of the action.
When: September 11th–13th
Where: Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, The Bend
For more, click here.
Father’s Day at KOOMO
Celebrate Dad with an elevated rooftop dining experience at KOOMO this Father’s Day.
For $99, enjoy a 220g Wagyu MB5 Porterhouse Steak paired with your choice of a Japanese whisky flight or sake flight, all served alongside KOOMO’s sweeping views across the Adelaide skyline.
The Father’s Day offer is available for both lunch and dinner, while KOOMO’s standard dining menus will also be available for those looking to choose something different.
When: September 6th, lunch and dinner
Where: KOOMO, Adelaide
Price: $99 for a 220g Wagyu MB5 Porterhouse Steak with a Japanese whisky or sake flight
For more, click here.
Father’s Day at Marina Pier
Celebrate Father’s Day by the water at Marina Pier, with a range of waterfront dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
At Seafire on the Marina, choose from the à la carte menu or the $110 per person Feed Me Experience, featuring a chef-curated selection of favourites.
Ellenika Traditional Greek Taverna will be serving its full à la carte menu for lunch and dinner, while Luciano’s offers waterfront dining throughout the day, from breakfast through to dinner.
For something a little different, Tomiko Japanese Steak House will be serving both Teppanyaki and à la carte options for lunch and dinner.
At Junipers on the Marina, every Dad receives a complimentary pint, with the choice of a $79 three-course set lunch or the regular à la carte menu.
Sammy’s on the Marina is serving up a Father’s Day seafood feast, including a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival, while The Wharf & Co. will open from 11:30am with both à la carte and Feed Me options available.
When: September 6th
Where: Marina Pier, Glenelg
For more, click here.
Father’s Day at 2KW
Celebrate Dad high above the city at 2KW, with lunch and dinner bookings available this Father’s Day.
Make it extra special by pre-ordering one of the venue’s Father’s Day upgrades to be delivered to Dad as a surprise at the table, including an indulgent Wagyu steak, Wendouree wine flight or Macallan whisky tasting.
When: September 6th, lunch and dinner
Where: 2KW Bar & Restaurant, Adelaide
Bookings: Click here
Father’s Day Festival at Jacob’s Creek
Celebrate Father’s Day among the vines at Jacob’s Creek with a relaxed afternoon of food, live music and family fun.
Bambino Food Truck will be serving pizzas, Jack Crawford will provide the acoustic soundtrack, and kids can enjoy soft play, lawn games and visits from ponies Noodles and Romeo. Limited walk-in express horse rides will also be available during the afternoon.
When: September 6th, 11am–4pm
Where: Jacob’s Creek, Barossa Valley
Price: Free
For more, click here.
Father’s Day at Grünthal Brew
Celebrate Dad in the Adelaide Hills with a relaxed day of good food, local drinks and family time at Grünthal Brew.
Choose from breakfast pizzas and coffee, long lunches, beer paddles, spirit tastings and artisan cheese experiences, with plenty of options for every kind of Dad.
Bookings are essential, with Father’s Day one of Grünthal Brew’s busiest days of the year.
When: September 6th
Where: Grünthal Brew, Adelaide Hills
Bookings: Essential
For more, click here.
Father’s Day at Unley Shopping Centre
Unley Shopping Centre is celebrating Dad with free novelty socks, a special message wall and a kids’ colouring competition.
From August 27th to September 6th, shoppers who spend $60 or more in one transaction at Coles or Woolworths, or $60 across participating specialty retailers on the same day, can claim a free pair of novelty socks for Dad while stocks last.
Kids can also enter the Father’s Day colouring competition for the chance to win an $80 Grill’d gift voucher, while families can leave a message, memory or thank-you for Dad on the centre’s Father’s Day display.
When: August 27th–September 6th
Where: Unley Shopping Centre
Price: Free activities; minimum spend applies for novelty socks
For more information, click here.
Father’s Day at the Arkaba Hotel
Fire up Father’s Day at the Arkaba Hotel with a relaxed afternoon of slow-smoked BBQ, live music and family fun.
Held at Top of the Ark, the day will feature a shared feast, cold drinks, giant games and a bouncy obstacle course for the kids.
When: September 6th, from 12pm
Where: Arkaba Hotel, 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton
For more information, click here.
Dads go free at Adelaide Zoo
Give Dad a wild day out this Father’s Day, with dads and dad figures receiving free entry to Adelaide Zoo when accompanied by a paying visitor or current Zoos SA member.
Spend the day exploring the zoo, catch the keeper talks and meet some of Adelaide Zoo’s animal dads and their families, including the Sumatran tigers and Siamangs.
When: September 6th
Where: Adelaide Zoo
Price: Dads enter free with a paying visitor or Zoos SA member
For more information, click here.
Father’s Day at LOT.100
Head to the Adelaide Hills for a relaxed Father’s Day feast at LOT.100, with a three-course shared lunch designed for the whole family.
The $65 menu includes antipasto, wood-fired pizzas, beef brisket with salad and chips, and cannoli to finish. A kids’ menu is available for $25, and you can even pre-order a bottle of 78° Australian Whiskey to be waiting on the table for Dad.
Bookings are essential, with no walk-ins available on the day.
When: September 6th, 11am–5pm
Where: LOT.100, 68 Chambers Road, Hay Valley
Price: $65 adults, $25 kids under 12
For more, click here.
Father’s Day at Paxton Wines
Settle in for a relaxed Father’s Day Sunday session among the vines at Paxton Wines in McLaren Vale.
There’ll be live music from Born & Raised Duo, pizzas and snacks from Rocc Up, Paxton wines, local beers, 23rd Street Distillery drinks, plus coffee and sweet treats from Brews & Views.
Entry is free, but bookings are essential.
When: September 6th, 11am–4pm
Where: Paxton Wines, 68 Wheaton Road, McLaren Vale
Price: Free entry
For more, click here.
Father’s Day at Henley House
Celebrate Dad by the beach as Henley House goes big for Father’s Day with a $79 feast, tastings, cocktails and prizes.
The menu features plenty from the grill, including pork belly, fried chicken, braised beef rib, lamb rump and blackened pork chop, alongside shared snacks and sides. There’ll also be complimentary Yangarra wine and 23rd Street Distillery tastings, raffles and a tomahawk experience up for grabs.
When: September 6th, 12pm–4pm
Where: Henley House, 269 Seaview Road, Henley Beach
Price: $79 per person
For more, click here.
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