1309 at Balgownie is the Yarra Valley’s newest restaurant, bar and deck.
Upscale modern-Australian dining and extensive drinks menu featuring boutique Balgownie wine, cocktails and more.
Enjoy panoramic Yarra Valley views through floor to ceiling windows while you wine and dine.
Join the 1309 team for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner available 7-days, and a grazing menu available for in between times.
Bookings are highly recommended.
Private dining and function spaces are also available for group bookings via our events team.
Discounted lunch and dinner dining available exclusively for our wine club members. If you’re not a member yet, you can explore and join the club that’s right for you here.
Winter menu now available. View our current menus below.
A LA CARTE
(When set menu offered, 2-course $70pp & 3-course $85pp)
Native herb focaccia / whipped butter / herb oil $6
Soup (ask our waitstaff for today’s creation) $16
BE feature oysters (4) / rose mignonette / YV caviar(GF DF) $26
Anise myrtle cured Hiramisa Kingfish / lime gel / buttermilk / cucumber and YV caviar salsa (LG) $26
Smoked pumpkin, spiced date and YVD goats cheese tart / candied nuts /watercress, frissee and pear salad (V) $24
Confit duck and lentil cigar / orange and rhubarb compote / fennel, spring onion and pickled carrot / mandarin gastrique (DF) $26
Salt baked celeriac / apple mousse / “aioli” / toasted buckwheat wattleseed and macadamia (VE, DF, LG) $24
Pork and chive terrine / truffle mayo / bread and butter pickles / crisp sourdough / mustard dressing (DF) $26
MAINSGrilled Buxton trout fillet / trio of Jerusalem artichoke, puree, roasted, chips / petit herb salad / pickled kohlrabi / sliced radish (LG) $44
Crispy Berkshire-Duroc pork belly / whipped broccoli / potato and thyme gratin / braised cabbage and grilled apple / spiced jus (LG) $46
Warm smoked duck breast / caramelised carrot / grilled fennel / pickled grapes / radish / orange infused jus (LG,DF) $46
200g Thousand Guineas grilled sirloin / celeriac puree / herbed polenta / broccolini / wilted silverbeet / Estate jus (LG) $48
Local YV mushroom risotto / baked parmesan / fresh herbs / whipped feta / enoki crisps (V,LG) $40
FOR TWOSlow cooked goat shoulder / roast potatoes / spiced cauliflower mint and pomegranate salad / tumeric labna $96
SIDES $12Black garlic infused Brussels sprouts / toasted almonds (V,LG)
Sage roasted kipfler potatoes (V,LG)
Crunchy cos / tangy mayo / dill / chives / pickled onion (V,LG,DF)
Spiced cauliflower and broccoli / turmeric yoghurt / fried curry leaves (V,LG)
DESSERTYV sweetened feta mousse / textures of apple / white chocolate / pistachio (LG) $18
Upside down rhubarb cake / cinnamon crumble / dark chocolate sorbet / raspberry / rhubarb crisp (VE, LG) $18
Native lemon tart / myrtle meringue / spiced quince compote (LG) $18
Whipped chocolate, salted caramel and hazelnut dome / ganache glaze / cocoa nibs (LG) $18
YV Chocolaterie trio of ice creams & sorbets (LG, V) $17
YV cheese selection / house garnishes (V) $21
V – vegetarian, DF – dairy free, LG – low gluten, VE – vegan.
Whilst dietary requirements are catered for, we do not guarantee a strict nut or gluten free kitchen
Menu is subject to change without prior notice
Public holidays incur 15% surcharge. No Split Bills.
COCKTAILS AND WINES
To download a complete drinks menu, scroll to the bottom of this section
POPCORN NEGRONI $24
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, touch of popcorn infused syrup
FUNNY VALENTINE (house favourite) $24
Gin, strawberry Massenez, strawberry puree, lemon juice, egg white
MANGO AND JALAPENO MARGARITA $24
Jalepeno infused tequila, cointreau, lime juice, mango
COCONUT CHILI MARGARITA $24
Chili infused tequila, lime juice & coconut
TOMMY’S MARGARITA $24
Tequila, lime juice, agave syrup
SOUTH-EAST MOJITO $24
Lemongrass & ginger infused rum, fresh mint, sparkling yuzu, fresh lime
WHITE CHOCOLATE & PASSIONFRUIT MARTINI $24
Vanilla vodka, passoa, passionfruit puree, pink grapefruit, white chocolate, egg white
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE ESPRESSO MARTINI $24
Vodka, fresh espresso, kahlua chocolate brownie infused syrup
GEORGE MAPLE $24
Spiced rum, fresh espresso, kahlua, canadian maple syrup
ESPRESSO MARTINI $24
Vodka, fresh espresso, kahlua
CLOVER CLUB (1309 TWIST) $24
Gin, raspberry massenez, raspberry puree, lemon, egg white
AVIATION $24
Gin, maraschino cherry liqueur , crème de violette massenez, lemon
SOUR, DONE YOUR WAY $24
Amaretto, whiskey, bourbon
NEGRONI $24
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
DRY GIN MARTINI DIRTY OR WITH A TWIST $24
Gin, dry vermouth, dirty: olive brine, with a twist: lemon rind
VODKA MARTINI DIRTY OR WITH A TWIST $24
Vodka, dry vermouth, dirty: olive brine, with a twist: lemon rind
PISCO SOUR $24
Pisco, Lemon, egg white
SHIRAZ GIN SOUR $24
Shiraz gin, lemon, egg white
Cuvee $14 (glass) / 45 (bottle)
Sparkling Shiraz $14 (glass) / 50 (bottle)
Macedon Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay $70
Macedon Sparkling Pinor Rouge $70
2019 Black Label Chardonnay $13 (glass) / 45 (bottle)
2018 Estate Chardonnay $58
2021 Black Label Pinot Gris $13 (glass) / 45 (bottle)
2019 Macedon Chardonnay $75
2020 Rosé $13 / 45
2020 Black Label Pinot Noir $13 (glass) / 45 (bottle)
2018 Black Label Sangiovese $13 (glass) / 45 (bottle)
2017 Black Label Cabernet Merlot $45
2019 Black Label Shiraz $13 (glass) / 45 (bottle)
2018 Estate Shiraz $68
2019 Nouveau Syrah $45
2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon $68
2018 Estate Merlot Cabernet Franc $65
2019 Macedon Pinot Noir $75
NV Tawny Fortified Shiraz $12 (glass) / 50 (bottle)
MUSEUM WINES2017 Centre Block Shiraz $85
2015 Old Vine Shiraz $125
2015 Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon $125
2017 Railway Block Shiraz $85
2017 Rock Block Shiraz $85
House marinated olives, native focaccia (VE) $12
Yarra Valley Dairy cheese selection / house made garnishes / lavosh (V) $24
Marinated vegetable bruschetta / YVD Persian feta / mandarin gastrique (V) $14
Little Creek Cattle smoked meat selection; Leg Ham, Chicken Chilli Kabana, Pastrami, smoked trout pate / crispbread $24
Chicken karaage bites / tonkatsu / pickled ginger / kewpie (DF) $18
Rustic smokehouse chips / confit garlic aioli (DF) $12
Mushroom arancini / vegan truffle aioli (VE, LG) $18
Braised goat sliders / chipotle slaw $22
Yarra Valley Platter – to share – local cheese and meat selection $48
Mini sweet treats (8pcs) $18
STONE-BAKED PIZZASMargherita (V) $26
Prosciutto and roquette $26
BBQ chicken $26
Mediterranean vegetable (V) $26
DIETARIES VE = vegan, V= vegetarian, LG = Low gluten, DF = dairy free
IN ROOM DINING MENU
Available for in-house guests 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Yarra Valley cheese selection / house made garnishes / lavosh $24
Little Creek Cattle smoked meat selection; leg ham / chicken chilli kabana / pastrami / smoked trout pate / crispbread $24
STONE BAKED PIZZASGarlic and rosemary (V) $26
Margherita (V) $26
Prosciutto and roquette $26
BBQ chicken $26
Mediterranean vegetable (V) $26
MAINSThai spiced pork belly / steamed basmati rice / sesame bok choy crispy shallots $32
House battered flat head tails / crunchy chips / iceberg salad / tangy mayo / fresh lemon $34
Local YV mushroom risotto / baked parmesan / fresh herbs / whipped feta / enoki crisps (V,LG) $30
Gippsland sirloin / crisp polenta / sautéed seasonal vegetables / BE red wine jus $36
FOR KIDSPenne pasta / napoli sauce / parmesan cheese (V) $15
Ham & cheese pizza / chips / garden salad $15
Crispy chicken nuggets / chips / garden salad / tomato sauce $15
Battered flathead / chips / garden salad / tomato sauce $15
SIDESRustic chips / rosemary salt / confit garlic aioli (DF) $12
Crunchy cos / tangy mayo / dill / chives / pickled onion (V,LG,DF) $12
SWEETSWhipped chocolate, salted caramel and hazelnut dome / ganache glaze / cocoa nibs (LG) $15
DIETARIES VE = vegan, V= vegetarian, LG = Low gluten, DF = dairy free
Restaurant 1309
Open 7-days
Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Mon-Fri)
7:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Sat-Sun)
Breakfast buffet, continental and hot offering available.
Lunch*
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Dinner*
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
In-Room Dining
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Grazing Menu
Available Monday to Thursday
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Available Friday to Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Cellar Door hours and tasting times here.
Book a table
Up to 20% off dining for wine club members (max 2 people) – bookings required.
For group bookings (more than 12 seated guests), please contact our events team enquiry@balgownie.com.
(03) 9730 0774
Menus are subject to change and availability
Gift a Balgownie Estate experience. Choose from a range of gift vouchers in just a few clicks.
All vouchers are valid for 3 years from date of issue.
Choice of Balgownie Estate gift vouchers.
See individual vouchers for full terms and conditions.
Balgownie Yarra Valley's brand new stay and spa package includes:
-Overnight accommodation
-Buffet breakfast for two at Restaurant 1309 AND
-The endota escape treatment package for two at new endota spa Yarra Valley
This one-of-a-kind escape treatment begins with an infrared sauna using a combination of infrared heat and colour light therapy to restore physical and mental balance. Then let go completely with elements of endota’s Organic Infusion Facial and Organic Relax Massage. Immerse yourself in stillness and leave feeling uplifted.
The treatment takes 105minutes.
Guests must book treatment with endota prior to arrival.
Package pricing from $621 for a standard room or $709 for a one bedroom spa suite.
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided 7 days prior to your arrival.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
Offer available until September 30, 2022.
Wine club discount not available with this offer.
Combine an overnight stay at Balgownie with an unforgettable hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley. Includes a complimentary bottle of Cuvee on arrival, $50 Restaurant credit and champagne breakfast for two. This is hands-down, the ultimate Yarra Valley experience!
Upgrades available. Contact reception to customise your stay.
One night accommodation for two people in a spa suite.
Hot Air Balloon flights for two over the Yarra Valley (Balgownie will need to confirm flight availability for you selected date with Global Ballooning before confirming your reservation)
Champagne breakfast for two at Balgownie Eatery/Restaurant
A bottle of Balgownie Estate Premium Cuvee Brut
$50 Eatery/Restaurant credit valid for use during your stay
Every Balgonwnie stay includes:
All day access to our indoor heated pool, steam room and gym facilities
Complimentary wine tasting and 10% off Cellar Door purchases
Free onsite parking
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided 7 days prior to your arrival.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
Balgownie Yarra Valley's most popular staycation. This package includes:
-Overnight accommodation
-Buffet breakfast for 2 AND
-2 course dinner for 2 people in our brand new restaurant 1309.
-Complimentary wine tasting for 2
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided 7 days prior to your arrival.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
Offer available year round.
Wine club discount not available with this offer.
We are offering exclusive day delegate packages for new conference bookings, and if you book your package now, for every 10 rooms booked per day, you will receive one room free!*
Offer available April - September 2022.
Business events are at the core of Balgownie Estate's award-winning hospitality.
Boasting award-winning luxury resort accommodation and safe and reliable indoor and outdoor facilities, Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley gives corporates the opportunity to impress employees and clients, with delicious catering options and purpose-built facilities that can be tailored to suit your team's individual requirements.
Max 2 free rooms per room, per package
New conference bookings at Balgownie Yarra Valley only
Valid for bookings 1st April to 30th September 2022.
Must book and hold by 30th September 2022.
Balgownie is your ultimate romantic escape or cheeky rendezvous in the Yarra Valley. For couples celebrating a special occasion, anniversary, an epic location for a proposal, or just because. Includes Cuvee, chocolate dipped strawberries, candles and scattered rose petals in your room on arrival.
Upgrades available. Contact reception to customise your stay.
One night accommodation for two people in a spa suite.
A bottle of Balgownie Estate Premium Cuvee Brut
Chocolate dipped strawberries, candles & rose petals scattered on your bed
Breakfast for two in our brand new restaurant
Every Balgonwnie stay includes:
All day access to our indoor heated pool, steam room and gym facilities
Complimentary wine tasting and 10% off Cellar Door purchases
Free onsite parking
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided 7 days prior to your arrival.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
An event at Balgownie Estate promises exceptional food and wine and magnificent Yarra Valley vineyard views.
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