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Small plates, local seafood, steak and wine list.
About Hays Street Bar + Kitchen
Find a space inspired by love of community, wine and European cuisine at new restaurant on the McLaren Vale block, Hays Street Bar + Kitchen in Goolwa. A rustic vibe of exposed brick, wooden ceiling beams, pendent globes and a well-stocked bar await diners as they peruse a menu showcasing seasonal, quality local produce used to create food to nourish the soul. Begin a memorable meal with kingfish crudo, grapefruit, radish, pickled fennel and nasturtium, or Goolwa pipis, leek, Pernod, dill cream and crusty bread; before free-range coq au vin, braised in red wine, with roasted speck, mushrooms and shallots, or slow-cooked lamb shoulder, white bean skordalia, mint and sides of crunchy potatoes and seasonal greens. Finish with a dessert of lemon tart, blueberries, mint and double cream.
A few words from Hays Street Bar + Kitchen
Hays St is located a short stroll from the iconic Goolwa Wharf and the charming Main Street. Come cosy up by the fire at Hays St, enjoy a glass of local red wine and a meal to warm your soul.
Goolwa is Australia's first Cittaslow town, meaning ‘slow town''. Hays St embodies the Cittaslow values of sustainability and community. Hays St prides itself on sourcing local produce and why wouldn't you when you are surrounded by some of the best seafood, fresh produce and wine that South Australia has to offer.
Owner Daniel Cahill once said "I love working in hospitality, it's like hosting a dinner party every night." When you walk into the European inspired bistro you will feel as if you're being welcomed into his very own home.
Chef Chris Toogood is inspired by his love of French cuisine. He honours fresh and local produce and plates up delectable European inspired dishes that will leave you yearning for more. To accompany the food there is an impressive and extensive wine list as well as a wide range of spirits and classic cocktails.
Hays St is a place for everyone to come ‘slow down' and enjoy lunch, dinner or a snack and drink.
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Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Seats: 55 Chef: Chris Toogood Sommelier: Daniel Cahill
Super food, very good service fantastic atmoshere
My wife and I are real foodies. In Europe we visit at least 6 star restaurants per year. In Australia we mainly find very tasty pub food but rarely quality restaurants. That's why this case was a wonderfully positive surprise. Extremely refined dishes, skilled, correct and very sympathetic dishes and beautiful gems of wines. In short, highly recommended!