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Balmain Estate

85 Bisdee Rd, Millendon WA 6056, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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85 Bisdee Rd, Millendon WA 6056, Australia

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+61 429 724 686
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 Balmain Estate

Balmain Estate delivers sprawling Swan Valley vineyard grounds, unpretentious charm, and versatile event spaces. Weddings unfold across a single location—from the sunlit bridal suite to a high-ceiling reception hall and sunset-lit vines. For daytime casuals, lunch sprawls outdoors under the trees with shared tapas, duck parfait, and whiting fillets. Cellar door tastings run lively and candid at the bar, while visiting pups mingle in the garden alongside resident dogs over chilled White Monster.

  • All-in-one wedding grounds: A high-ceiling blank-canvas reception hall, sunlit bridal suite, and vineyard photo backdrops sit alongside wet-weather options in one location.
  • Garden dining and tapas: Shared tapas, duck parfait, and whiting fillets pair with local pours beneath the trees, welcoming family outings and visiting dogs.
  • Spirited cellar door pours: Wine tastings offer candid conversation and lively cellar door pours free of standard scripts or pretension.
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Why Guests Choose Balmain Estate

Explore why couples, tour groups, and weekend visitors choose Balmain Estate for weddings, tastings, and garden dining.

  • Complete All-in-One Wedding Grounds

    Balmain Estate hosts wedding ceremonies, receptions, and golden-hour vineyard photography within a single location featuring dedicated wet-weather plans and natural lighting.

    Ceremony, reception, and photo locations are all on site, with excellent wet weather options and plenty of space for guests.

    Norman Yap

  • Versatile Blank-Canvas Reception Hall

    The reception space provides high ceilings and versatile layouts, enabling couples to tailor lighting, decor, and spatial flow to their personal vision.

    The reception area is a true blank canvas with beautiful high ceilings, which makes it incredibly easy to transform with the right styling and lighting.

    Norman Yap

  • High-Energy Cellar Door Tastings

    Cellar door tastings discard rigid scripts for high-energy banter and comedic personality, creating an entertaining atmosphere that keeps groups laughing.

    Highly recommend to anyone wanting a lively wine tasting and a good laugh

    Brick Stack

  • Candid and Unfiltered Host Banter

    Tastings delivered with candid, unfiltered humor offer a memorable and unpretentious experience tailored for group wine tours.

    Scotty will also tell you how it is without a filter, which made our experience all the more memorable.

    Ally Michel

  • Alfresco Garden Dining Under the Trees

    Guests can unwind outdoors beneath the estate canopy, pairing local wines with fresh shared plates and views across the vineyard grounds.

    We sat outside under the trees and the waitstaff were so lovely and thoughtful. Seeing friendly pets and natural wildlife was so lovely plus the view of the vineyards was just heavenly.

    Ainsley Whyatt

  • Dog-Friendly Vineyard Garden Setting

    The estate welcomes family pets and visiting pups in outdoor dining areas, creating a relaxed garden setting accompanied by resident cellar dogs.

    Make sure you have a glass of White Monster while you’re there. It’s perfect for summer and you can enjoy it in their garden. Had the tempura prawn with green goddess mayo, it was super tasty! If you like dogs, Truffles & Veuve are super friendly!

    Yong Hwee Goh

Signature shared savory plates and estate lunch favorites

  • Tempura Whiting

    tempura whiting was awesome

    Helen LR

  • Duck Parfait

    amazing staples - I’m looking at you duck parfait and whiting fillets!

    Simon P

  • Chicken and Mushroom Pies

    Will definitely be going back to have the chicken and mushroom pies again.

    Chase Emmons

  • Tempura Prawn

    Had the tempura prawn with green goddess mayo, it was super tasty!

    Yong Hwee Goh

Other favorites

Cellar door wines, sides, and desserts to complete your visit

  • White Monster

    Make sure you have a glass of White Monster while you’re there.

    Yong Hwee Goh

  • Riesling

    my favourites are the Riesling (the best around!)

    Simon P

  • Twice Cooked Straight Cut Chips

    their twice cooked straight cut chips are a MUST

    Ally Michel

  • Chocolate Cheesecake

    The chocolate cheesecake is great

    Nassim Hemmati

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality nuances and property details that set Balmain Estate apart.

  • Dedicated Natural-Light Bridal Suite

    Brides and wedding parties have access to an on-site private suite featuring ample natural light to ensure calm, unhurried preparations before the ceremony.

  • Sunset-Oriented Vineyard Backdrops

    Vineyard rows are strategically aligned to capture soft, even golden-hour backlighting for post-ceremony portraits without harsh glare.

  • Unfiltered Tasting Banter with Scott

    Tastings are guided by host Scott, who delivers candid banter, reverse psychology humor, and unfiltered storytelling rather than formal wine scripts.

  • Resident Cellar Dog Greetings

    Guests are greeted by resident cellar dogs Truffles and Veuve roaming the estate grounds alongside visiting pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring a dog or pet?

Yes, the estate accommodates dogs and pets in its outdoor garden and vineyard dining areas, where visitors regularly dine alongside resident cellar dogs.

What wedding and photography facilities are available on-site?

The venue provides a complete all-in-one setup featuring high-ceiling reception space, a dedicated bridal suite with natural light, wet weather arrangements, and on-site vineyard grounds oriented for sunset photos.

What is the wine tasting experience like?

Wine tastings at the cellar door are lively, informal, and led by the host with plenty of humor and personality rather than a formal, scripted presentation.

What style of food is served?

The kitchen serves an evolving selection of shared tapas and small plates alongside cellar door wines, including favorites like tempura fish, whiting fillets, duck parfait, and desserts.

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