Bowden Cellars

22/07/2024

This Wednesday night we are closed to the public for a private event ❌

If you're after a couple of glasses of wine or drinks to take away, you can head to our sister venue Sideways Liquor on Prospect Road for the same great SA-focussed offering.

Bowden Cellars will be open again on Thursday from 10am onwards for drinks and takeaways, and dinner will be available from 5pm onwards 🥩

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Plant 3 Bowden

19/07/2024

Tonight's tasting at BC sees Thistledown Wines join us to splash some wine!

⏰ When: 5pm - 8pm

These guys source premium fruit from around the state, and specialise in hand-crafted, small batch McLaren Vale Grenache, Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, and a much-loved Barossa Valley Shiraz (perfect for this cold weather) 🍷

See you tonight for some tasty SA wine! And our new menu is available for some food - give us a call on 0482 919 357 to book a table.

15/07/2024

Come grab a glass of great South Australian wine 🍷

We're open every day of the week for drinks and bar snacks.

The Bowden Cellars kitchen (with it's brand new menu) is open Wednesday and Thursday nights for dinner, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can enjoy lunch and dinner.

Give us a call on 0482 919 357 or send us a message to book a table.

Plant 3 Bowden

12/07/2024

What's cooking?

We know you're all keen to know what we'll now be serving from the Bowden Cellars kitchen, and we're pleased to say that we have secured a brilliant Chef who will be running the Bowden Cellars kitchen from now on 🎉

What can you expect?

Expect a more wine-bar style food experience, with an ingredient-led menu, with both small share plates and larger mains, that is made to pair beautifully with the passionately-crafted South Australian wines on our list 🍷

When?

Our new food menu is available now, so you can join us for dinner on Wednesday and Thursday nights, and lunch and dinner on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Give us a call on 0482 919 357 or send an email to [email protected] to make a booking.

Plant 3 Bowden

05/07/2024

SPECIAL ✨

This final weekend of CAROclub at Bowden Cellars, they've put on a tasty special for you all...

Filipino Style Pork Belly Tacos served with Pico de Gallo, jalapeños and fresh lime 🌮

Reminder: this is the final weekend of CARŌclub in the kitchen at BC so make sure you stop by for a final meal. Give us a call on 0482 919 357 or send us an email at [email protected]

Plant 3 Bowden

04/07/2024

We love the Forage Supply Co Baby Face red blend so much, we've put it in a Sangria Margarita 😍

It's the perfect colder weather Marg, with the Baby Face red providing a comforting warmth while you still get your tequila kick with a salty tang.

Come and get it!

Plant 3 Bowden

03/07/2024

"The Main & Cherry label is Michael Sexton’s ever-evolving canvas for creating micro-batches of distinctive wines."

- Young Gun of Wine

This Friday night you'll find Main & Cherry pouring tastings in the BC bottle shop.

Working from both his family vineyard in McLaren Vale and his parents’ vineyard in the Adelaide Hills (along with some select growers along the way), winemaker Michael punctuates his broad portfolio of classic regional varieties with specialisations in sangiovese, tempranillo and pinot meunier.

"His wines are quietly innovative, seeking to coax out a story of site and grape, rather than imprint one through winemaking methods."

Stop by and try them for yourself between 5pm and 8pm - you can read more about the label and Michael here: https://younggunofwine.com/winemaker/main-cherry-michael-sexton/

Don't forget that this is also your last week to get CAROclub food before they leave the Bowden Cellars kitchen 🍔

Plant 3 Bowden

01/07/2024

Don't forget - this is your final week to enjoy CAROclub food at Bowden Cellars 🍔

⏰ CARŌclub kitchen hours this week are:

Wednesday: 5pm - 9pm
Thursday: 5pm - 9pm
Friday: 11am - 9pm
Saturday: 11am - 9pm
Sunday (final day!): 11am - 8:30pm

It's going to be busy as we say goodbye to CARŌclub, so we recommend booking a spot ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

Give us a call on 0482 919 357, send us a DM, or email us at [email protected] to book ☎️

Plant 3 Bowden

28/06/2024

Today is the Threefold Distilling Vintage & Vinyl Vibes party at BC 🎉

To celebrate the launch of the newest batch of their delicious Shiraz Mourvèdre Gin, Threefold are putting on a party. Join us between 2pm and 7pm for some fun, including delicious cocktail specials like...

🍹 Mulled Wine with Shiraz Mourvèdre Gin syrup
🍹 Shiraz Mourvèdre Gin Hot Chocolate
🍹 & a Shiraz Mourvèdre Gin Sour

You'll also find...

👗 vintage clothing stalls by PINEAPPLE VINTAGE and Vintage Pizza Store
💲 10% off Threefold bottles
🎧 vinyl DJ Samantha/Fantastic Wax
😍 free entry
🍔 CAROclub food
🙌 all round good times

See you today at 2pm!

Bowden Brewing will also be celebrating their 3rd birthday all day long - Plant 3 Bowden is definitely the place.

28/06/2024

Today's Friday night tasting sees Forage Supply Co pouring tastings in the BC bottle shop 🍷

We know most of you are fans on Forage Supply Co - and if you're not, this is your sign to head to BC tonight!

⏰ When: 5pm - 8pm

After calling the Barossa Valley home for most of their youths, Scotty and Justin decided to create a unique wine label for the people.

The true "glass half full, half empty" type, they operate with the mentality of making some delicious vino with the greatest impact on the community and the smallest impact on the environment, and somehow remain friends most of the time.

Try them for yourselves tonight.

Plant 3 Bowden

23/06/2024

"Jose Coutinho’s (of San Jose Smallgoods) prosciutto and other cured meats are exceptional, but fermented sausage is his true passion."

- Australian Gourmet Traveller

Join our upcoming Single Malt & Salumi Session Masterclass and try these raved about cured meats for yourself 🥩

Former NOLA Adelaide and now Tin Shed Distilling Co. Whisky legend, Jaime Fraser, will take you through 6 epic dram and cured meat pairings that'll blow your mind, pairing SA-made Iniquity Whisky with San Jose Smallgoods!

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/single-malt-and-salumi-session

Learn more about the popular San José Smallgoods here: https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/dining-out/food-news/the-salume-revolution-2479/

If you’re looking for an Australian-made cured sausage with the taste sensation that only lactic fermentation can provide, you’re in luck, writes Richard Cornish.

22/06/2024

We're slightly cheating with this wine and dog pairing by using a staff member's pooch... but, just look at that face 😍

We've paired the big-personality Rumple with the big-personality and funky Rainbow Juice from Gentle Folk Wine 🍷

This cult-followed blended wine is made from a blend of Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah and includes a bit of free run, a bit of skins, a bit of direct press and bingo....a super aromatic textural delight with zippy acidity ready to quench your thirst.

Available in the BC bottle shop. Taste the rainbow 🌈

20/06/2024

Did you miss trying Tin Shed Distilling Co. at the Adelaide Wine Markets 'Welcome to Winter' Dark Beer Festival?

Don't cry - you can taste through their range at Bowden Cellars at our Single Malt & Salumi Session Masterclass 🥃🥓

Join us on the BC mezzanine with the Whisky wonder-man formerly of NOLA Adelaide, Jaime Fraser, for a Winter warming masterclass with Iniquity Whisky by Tin Shed Distilling Co. paired with delicious gourmet meats San José Smallgoods.

⏰ When: Thursday 27 June 2024, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
🏫 Where: Bowden Cellars Mezzanine, Plant 3 Bowden

This flavour journey combines the rich character of South Australian single malt whisky with the savoury delights of artisan charcuterie. This session offers a unique opportunity to explore these two distinct yet complementary culinary traditions.

Information and tickets available here: https://events.humanitix.com/single-malt-and-salumi-session

Learn more about Iniquity Whisky here: https://salife.com.au/wine-and-dine/the-rise-of-south-australian-whisky/

Whisky on the river It’s tranquil within the Steam Exchange Brewery on a chilly mid-week morning. Looking out through the windows of the heritage-listed railway shed, you can see a fog lifting from the river’s mirrored surface. The silence belies the activity here: a porridge-like whisky wash is...

19/06/2024

Make sure to pop by in the next couple of weeks to get your CAROclub fill before they leave the Bowden Cellars kitchen 🍔🍟

Enjoy burgers like their Grilled Chicken BLT with marinated juicy chicken thigh, crispy bacon, tasty cheese, lettuce, fresh tomato, Mexican ketchup, Chipotle Mayo and pickles, all on a fluffy brioche bun.

The CARŌclub kitchen is open Wednesday and Thursday nights for dinner, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday for both lunch and dinner.

Send us a DM or give us a call on 0482 919 357 if you'd like to book a table.

18/06/2024

This Friday night you'll be able to try beautiful wines from Wangolina all the way from SA's Limestone Coast 🍷

The winemaker behind Wangolina is a bit of a legend - Anita has been selected as a finalist in the Young Gun of Wine for 2024, which is also her fourth year of being selected!

Anita has a fascination with alternative varieties, while the classic French grapes of cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, semillon and sauvignon blanc still get plenty of airtime.

Her wines champion the less-known varieties through pure expressions, but also an increasing interest in experimentation.

Stop by on Friday and try them for yourself, and you can learn more about Anita and Wangolina in her Young Gun of Wine profile here: https://younggunofwine.com/winemaker/wangolina-anita-goode/

Mount Benson’s Wangolina is increasingly becoming a canvas for Anita Goode’s fascination with alternative varieties, though the classic French grapes of cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, semillon and sauvignon blanc still get plenty of airtime. Aside from grüner veltliner, which is a cherished grape ...

16/06/2024

Attention Adelaide Chefs 📣

We are on the hunt for a Chef to help us create a new exciting menu and kitchen rebrand at Bowden Cellars in Plant 3 Bowden 🍽

We are a wine bar and bottle shop that supports and promotes small-batch South Australian wine, beer, spirits and more, and are looking to offer a more curated, wine-paired food experience to our wonderful customers.

There is also the potential for future growth across multiple venues.

Get in contact by emailing [email protected]

and share this with anyone you think might love this opportunity!

13/06/2024

BIG NEWS 📣

You may or may not have heard the news - after three great and tasty years being in the Bowden Cellars kitchen, CAROclub will be leaving their Plant 3 Bowden home.

We hope you will join us at Bowden Cellars over the next month before CARŌclub leave our kitchen and celebrate their time here by devouring a delicious burger, some fried chicken, and some of their delicious Oreo Cheesecake 🍔

Stay tuned for exciting Bowden Cellars kitchen news...

From the CARŌclub boys:

Mates,

We've got some bittersweet news for you, after 3 beautiful years at our location, it's come time for us to say goodbye to the Bowden community.

We first of all want to thank our amazing house mates for giving us the opportunity to take our food truck from the streets of Adelaide to a bricks and mortar location 🍔

Dale and Josh came to us with a vision for this space and we watched Plant 3 transform from a tired old warehouse into the most incredibly warm, light filled, welcoming bar and restaurant that we ever could have imagined and we felt so lucky to call it our new home 😘

Then we met the people, the amazing Bowden community who embraced us, dined with us, became our friends and supported us across the last 3 years - thank you.

Finally to all our INCREDIBLE staff, present and past both in the kitchen and out the front, thank you we bloody love you - you made Bowden special ❤️

We now make way for something new as Bowden Cellars will bring you an exciting new offering to their kitchen and we can't wait to see this next phase come to life.

Our last day of trade at Bowden will be Sunday July 7th, so we hope to see as many of your faces roll through across the next few weeks, before we make way for the new and exciting offering taking the reins 🥳

Surely we need a sneaky last hoorah? Keep an eye on our socials for details 😉

Much love,
CC Team x

12/06/2024

Friday night's tasting sees Delinquente Wine Co pouring tastings in the BC bottle shop!

⏰ When: 5pm - 8pm

You'll easily recognise the labels of these tattooed bad boys and girls.

Taste through their range of popular wines made from organically grown, Southern Italian grape varieties from the Riverland, fermented with wild yeast and minimal intervention in the winery.

See you Friday night!

10/06/2024

Upcoming event: Single Malt & Salumi Session Masterclass 🥃🥓

Join us on the BC mezzanine with the Whisky wonder-man formerly of NOLA, Jaime Fraser, for a Winter warming masterclass with Iniquity Whisky by and .

When: Saturday 22 June 2024, 2pm - 4pm
Where: Bowden Cellars Mezzanine, Plant 3 Bowden

This flavour journey combines the rich character of South Australian single malt whisky with the savoury delights of artisan charcuterie. This session offers a unique opportunity to explore these two distinct yet complementary culinary traditions.

Information and tickets available here: https://events.humanitix.com/single-malt-and-salumi-session

07/06/2024

Tomorrow (Saturday) is World Gin Day! 🎉🍸

Celebrate the popular spirit with free tastings of local label Pennant Distillery at Bowden Cellars.

⏰ When: Saturday June 8th, 5pm - 7pm

Enjoy tastings of their classic gin and their Autumn Gin 🍂 and learn the process of distilling. We'll also have some exclusive cocktails available behind the bar that utilise the Pennant products.

See you tomorrow 👋

Plant 3 Bowden

06/06/2024

Upcoming event: Single Malt & Salumi Session Masterclass 🥃🥓

Join us on the BC mezzanine with the Whisky wonder-man formerly of NOLA, Jaime Fraser, for a Winter warming masterclass with Iniquity by Tin Shed Distilling Co. and San José Smallgoods.

When: Saturday 22 June 2024, 2pm - 4pm
Where: Bowden Cellars Mezzanine, Plant 3 Bowden

This flavour journey combines the rich character of South Australian single malt whisky with the savoury delights of artisan charcuterie. This session offers a unique opportunity to explore these two distinct yet complementary culinary traditions.

Learn more and get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/single-malt-and-salumi-session

You can learn more about Tin Shed Distilling Co. from SALIFE Magazine here: https://salife.com.au/wine-and-dine/the-rise-of-south-australian-whisky/

Single Malt & Salumi Session

03/06/2024

Our Friday night tastings are a great way to learn the ins and outs of SA wines!

Friday night tastings coming up to put in your calendar are:

🍷 June 7 - Jericho Wines
🍷 June 14 - Delinquente Wine Co
🍷 June 21 - Wangolina
🍷 June 28 - Forage Supply Co
🍷 July 5 - Main & Cherry
🍷 July 12 - S.C. Pannell Pannell Enoteca

No bookings needed for the tastings, but if you're keen to also get some CAROclub dinner then we recommend booking a spot ahead of time - give us a call on 0482 919 357 or send us a DM.

📸 Ministry of Clouds Wines

31/05/2024

Wings are BACK baby 😍

You've asked for them, and CAROclub have brought them back as a current special.

Get your hands on some Fried Buffalo Wings - enjoy crispy-fried Buffalo-sauced wings with a creamy blue cheese dip and some pickled celery.

Paired with refreshing beer, like a Mismatch Brewing Company Session Ale, and you've got yourself a satisfying bite to eat.

Give us a call on 0482 919 357, or send us a DM to book a table this weekend or next week ☎️

Plant 3 Bowden

25/05/2024

Tonight's the night - if you're not at BC, make sure you're at Adelaide Wine Markets Grenache Fest! 🍷

Your ticket gets you three hours of complimentary tastings from over 20 small-batch and boutique wineries from across the state (and plenty of winemaker banter to go with).

Wines by the glass and bottle will be available to purchase on the night as well so you can take your new favourites home with you.

Live music from Lucas Day will keep you entertained, and food will be available from Fun2Seeya Pizzeria and Ozzie Gözleme 🍕

Find the full winemaker lineup and get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/adelaide-wine-markets-grenache-fest-2024

The Market Shed on Holland

24/05/2024

Joining this Saturday's Adelaide Wine Markets Grenache Fest, all the way from the Limestone Coast, is Wangolina Wines!

Wangolina winemaker Anita has been a finalist four years running in the Young Gun of Wine Top Winemaker awards, praised for her utilisation of fruit from Mt Benson - you'll be able to taste why at Grenache Fest 🍇

Anita about the Mt Benson region: "It’s an amazing region to grow grapes. With good availability of high-quality water and a highly maritime and cool climate, it provides an environment to grow beautifully aromatic whites and silky elegant reds.”

You can read Anita's Young Gun of Wine profile here: https://younggunofwine.com/winemaker/wangolina-anita-goode/

And get your Grenache Fest tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/adelaide-wine-markets-grenache-fest-2024

If you're not at BC, make sure you're at Grenache Fest for delicious SA wines 🍷

Mount Benson’s Wangolina is increasingly becoming a canvas for Anita Goode’s fascination with alternative varieties, though the classic French grapes of cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, semillon and sauvignon blanc still get plenty of airtime. Aside from grüner veltliner, which is a cherished grape ...

20/05/2024

If you're at the Bowden Brewing Chilli Fest in the West event in Plant 3 Bowden this Saturday, make sure to stop by BC...

We've got a cocktail that'll knock your socks off - a Choc Chilli Martini, made of melted rich dark chocolate with a slight hint of orange (think yummy Jaffas), paired with a hit of chilli heat 🌶🍫

CAROclub will also be serving up some spicy dishes as well, like a spicy Chilli Dog and battered red onion rings, plus spicy sauces to take home.

More Chilli Fest info here: https://bowdenbrewing.com/chilli-fest-info/

18/05/2024

This time next week, you could be celebrating some of South Australia's BEST Grenache (and other wine) at the Adelaide Wine Markets Grenache Fest 🍷🎉

Your ticket gives you access to three hours of unlimited tastings from SA's best small-batch and boutique wineries, live music from the wonderful Lucas Day, options for wine purchases by the glass or bottle, and tastings of local beers from The Suburban Brew and Su Legno Beer, and spirits from Spirito Santo and Laneway Beverage Co.

All of this in the inviting atmosphere and convenient location of the The Market Shed on Holland 🏭

Food from local eateries Ozzie Gözleme and Fun2Seeya Pizzeria will also be available to purchase.

Discover the winemaker lineup and get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/adelaide-wine-markets-grenache-fest-2024

And don't forget - we've got the Welcome to Winter Dark Beer Festival on the day after so you can make it a weekend of SA delights: https://events.humanitix.com/welcome-to-winter-dark-beer-festival

23/10/2023

Did you know about our side project, the Adelaide Wine Markets?

Designed as a pop-up Wine 'Market', our mission is to connect wine lovers with some of the best small and boutique producers from all over South Australia, and coming up we've got Grenache Fest 2023 🍷🎉

When: Saturday 11th of November, 5pm - 9pm
Where: The Market Shed on Holland, 1 Holland Street, Adelaide

Alongside some of South Australia's best Grenache from an array of local labels, you'll also find other varieties and styles of wine, plus some small-batch beers, ciders and spirits.

Grab your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/grenache-fest-2023

See you at Grenache Fest 2023!

19/10/2023

We enjoyed some drinks and a show the other day when good boy Jedd the Kelpie visited - he's mastered many tricks which he showed off to the delighted BC staff.

This young boy was paired with a young Sven Joschke Wine 'La Adeline' Rosé, made from Barossa Valley Mataro, Grenache and Cinsault.

You may not have heard of this youthful label, but it's definitely one to get around!

Spending the last 15 years abroad and interstate, Sven decided to ditch his life as a Chartered Accountant and come back home to South Australia. Now based in the Adelaide Hills and inspired by his experience making wine in Jura, France 🇫🇷 Sven's mission has been simple from the get go - make it delicious, work your backside off, do it with love and most importantly, let nature do the talking.

We've got Sven Joschke Wine coming up in our Friday night tasting lineup - he'll be pouring tastings from 5pm til 8pm on Friday 10th of November, so pop that in your calendars.

18/10/2023

This Friday night you'll find our pal Frederick Stevenson, from just around the corner at Oddio Bowden, pouring tastings in the BC bottle shop 🍷

⏰ 5pm - 8pm

Frederick Stevenson was born in 2011, and is the alias for winemaker Steve Crawford who is known for actively seeking fruit from vineyards across South Australia (namely Barossa, Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills) that are farmed organically or sustainably managed.

Starting with a Montepulciano that he made in his garage, Steve has confidently developed his range, building his reputation and forging his own path.

Stop by for a taste.