The Penneshaw Hotel is country style pub, and gets busy serving food which is some of the best on the island. Has large TV screens in the front bar. It doesn't really maximise its location on top of the hill at Penneshaw, the place seems designed to stop you seeing the view. Nice views from the new patio though.
There are also pubs in Kingscote and Parndana, and you're welcome at the community club aka The Shed on Tangara Drive, American River on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
There are 28 vineyards throughout the island. Varieties grown are Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.
Wine tastings and cellar door sales are available at
Sunset Winery near Penneshaw,
Dudley Wines on the Cape Willoughby Road about 15Km from Penneshaw,
Chapman River Wines further along Cape Willoughby Road from Thursday to Sunday the lunch platter is highly recommended!,
False Cape Wines at the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery,
Bay of Shoals Wines near Kingscote, and
Two Wheeler Creek Wines at the Andermel Marron Farm south west of Parndana.
Many of the local wines are on sale at the supermarkets, the pubs, and even the general stores like the one at Vivonne Bay.
