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Fowles Wine

1175 Lambing Gully Rd, Avenel VIC 3664, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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1175 Lambing Gully Rd, Avenel VIC 3664, Australia

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+61 3 5796 2150
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Fowles Wine

Just off the Hume Highway in Avenel, Fowles Wine swaps roadside fatigue for scenic vineyard dining and cool-climate pours. Road-trippers drop in to bypass fast-food stops, while day-trippers linger over leisurely long lunches overlooking the Strathbogie Ranges. The kitchen delivers generous farm-to-table plates—think slow-cooked lamb shoulder paired with local Sangiovese or sparkling Pinot—served in open, rustic dining rooms or an outdoor courtyard where dogs and kids can unwind.

  • Hume Highway Dining Break: Directly off the Hume Highway, offering full cellar door tastings and seated lunches that replace roadside travel fatigue.
  • Private Group Celebrations: Spacious dining rooms and private courtyards hosted by an on-site team that handles group bookings and split bills without hassle.
  • Pet- and Family-Friendly Courtyard: Dog-friendly outdoor spaces equipped with water bowls, plus open grounds and a playground for families.
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Why Guests Choose Fowles Wine

Discover why travellers and regional day-trippers choose Fowles Wine for highway stopovers, family milestones, and long vineyard lunches.

  • Seamless Hume Highway Travel Stop

    Directly positioned along the route with straightforward exit and re-entry, Fowles provides a refined seated lunch, cellar door tastings, and estate wine purchases that elevate any regional highway drive.

    Well worth a visit, especially considering it’s an easy exit off and re-entry to the Hume Hwy.

    Shell Belle

  • Refreshing Mid-Drive Replenishment

    Break up the journey between Melbourne and regional corridors with restaurant-quality meals and professional hospitality that outclass typical roadside fast food.

    it is always good to break the journey between home and Melbourne with a stop here

    Jez Alex

  • Private Spaces for Milestone Celebrations

    Dedicated function rooms and private courtyards allow families and groups to mark milestone birthdays and celebrations with seamless on-site hospitality.

    My family celebrated an 80th birthday in the private function room on Easter Saturday. We had 22 members of our family attend and had the most wonderful time.

    Jane Murphy

  • Effortless Large-Group Coordination

    Dedicated event coordination and attentive team service manage decorations, timing, and separate bill handling so hosts can celebrate without stress.

    The team was incredibly helpful and made sure I didn’t have to worry about a thing on the day.

    sona kaur

  • Strathbogie Ranges Vineyard Setting

    Scenic views overlooking the Strathbogie Ranges and manicured estate grounds create a serene countryside setting for unhurried day trips.

    Rustic plates, scenic views of the Strathbogie Ranges and relaxed country charm make it the place for long lunches with friends or a foodie day trip.

    Louise Wang

  • Destination-Calibre Long Lunches

    Thoughtfully composed seasonal plates paired with cool-climate estate wines offer a complete regional dining destination just an hour out of Melbourne.

    Hands down one of the best winery lunches we’ve ever had! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with such a warm welcome and were promptly shown to a beautiful table by the window with the most incredible view.

    Katie

Signature dishes and guest favourites from the kitchen

  • Lamb Shoulder

    the lamb shoulder was absolutely the standout dish and rich, tender, and full of flavour.

    Vahid Shahani

  • Sirloin Steak

    The sirloin steak was cooked beautifully

    Vahid Shahani

  • Big Breakfast

    The big breakfast was bloody brilliant.

    peter lee

  • Fish Tacos

    We shared various delicious dishes (fish tacos, calamari, trout, green salad)

    Airi Repetti

Other favorites

Regional varietals and lighter shared plates to complement your visit

  • Local Strathbogie Sangiovese

    local strathbogie sangiovese successfully complimented our meal.

    Anthony Henry

  • Sparkling Pinot

    Wines including a sparkling pinot and local strathbogie sangiovese successfully complimented our meal.

    Anthony Henry

  • Calamari

    We shared various delicious dishes (fish tacos, calamari, trout, green salad)

    Airi Repetti

  • Trout

    We shared various delicious dishes (fish tacos, calamari, trout, green salad)

    Airi Repetti

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and celebratory hospitality that elevate dining and milestone events.

  • Booking-Note Milestone Drinks

    Guests celebrating anniversaries are greeted with personalized congratulations based on their booking notes alongside complimentary celebration drinks.

  • Complimentary Surprise Desserts

    Diners are occasionally treated to complimentary surprise desserts brought out by attentive waitstaff to complete their meal.

  • Hands-On Celebration Styling & Coordination

    Event coordinators personally assist family hosts with decorative room styling and last-minute entertainment sourcing to ensure private celebrations run seamlessly.

  • Pet-Welcome Hospitality

    Staff proactively accommodate family pets in the courtyard with dedicated water bowls so road-trippers and lunch guests can relax together.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for dining, accessibility, and visiting with dogs

  • Book Ahead for Peak Times

    The restaurant and grounds fill up quickly even midweek, so advance reservations are strongly recommended—particularly for weekend visits.

  • Courtyard Seating for Dogs

    If dining with pets, head straight to the designated outdoor courtyard where water bowls are provided for visiting dogs.

  • Allow Extra Time for Entry Walking

    Visitors with limited mobility should allow extra time between the car park and entrance, as the pathway surface can be challenging to navigate.

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