When the temperature drops, settle in with a hearty meal by the fire.
Winter is all about slow meals, warm drinks, and cosy corners with crackling fireplaces.
Whether it’s a hearty pub meal, a long lunch with a view, or a glass of red and a cheese board, we’ve tracked down some of the best spots to eat, drink, and warm up this season.
Read on for places to eat with a fireplace in the Margaret River Region.
This Vasse newcomer is bringing the heat – South West Bottega puts a fresh spin on Italian hospitality, serving up generous plates, flowing wines, and a fireplace that’s always on in winter. Grab a glass of red, sink into a leather couch, and browse the vintage treasures and curated vinyl collection.
Fireside dining is the name of the game at Broadwater Resort’s restaurant Tonic by the Bay. Settle into a Chesterfield couch with a coffee or share plate, and let the crackle of the fireplace do the rest. Come evening, the outdoor fire pit is lit – the perfect spot to gather with a drink and catch some live tunes (Fridays and Sundays).
Clairault Streicker Wines’ two beautiful stone fireplaces set the scene for a relaxed meal or a seated wine tasting. Dig into a seasonal, share-style menu made with fresh, local ingredients while sipping on a selection of their top wines – a great way to warm up and unwind in the woolly weather.
Beerfarm keeps it warm (and a little bit wild) with a roaring fire set inside an old digger bucket. This novelty piece is fired up in the heart of the main bar – you’ll definitely defrost with a beer and a feed here. They also have new above-table heating, so the whole venue stays toasty no matter where you put it down.
Tucked off Caves Road, Mr Barval Fine Wines is the kind of place that invites you to slow down. The fire’s lit, the mulled wine’s on, and their beautifully curated grazing platters make the perfect pairing. Drop in between 11 and 5, find a cosy corner, and stay as long as you like.
Other Side of the Moon at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort keeps things toasty with not one – but two – stone fireplaces and sweeping views over Bunker Bay. The fires are lit early, so by midday, the whole place is glowing with warmth. Bonus: in season, you might catch a whale breaching out in the bay.
Continuing those ocean views, Wise Winery sits high above Geographe Bay in Meelup Regional Park. With beautiful views, wines, and a distillery onsite, it was also crowned Best Restaurant Within a Winery at the 2024 Gold Plate Awards. Their winter menu is a must-try, especially when enjoyed by the cosy fireplace.
Featuring a Cheminese Philippe 3 fireplace – industrial, glass-walled, and perched on a plinth – Wild Hop Brewing Co. sure knows how to make a scene. Throw in a massive wood-fired Zesti oven blazing away in the open kitchen, plus a rotisserie serving up smoking, flame-licked goodness right before your eyes, and you’ve got yourself a solid spot.
Tucked away along Yallingup’s scenic Caves Road, Swings Yallingup is an inviting spot to settle in for a long, cosy lunch. The menu is packed with wood-fired, hearty dishes like rustic pizzas and generous share plates – all best enjoyed fireside. With an adventure playground and space for kids to roam, it’s easy to while away the afternoon, sipping Swings wines and soaking up the crackle and comfort.
And if you’re in the heart of Margaret River, don’t miss Swings & Roundabouts Taphouse – their other top spot to warm up and refuel.
