Restaurant
Balmain Estate
85 Bisdee Rd, Millendon WA 6056, Australia
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85 Bisdee Rd, Millendon WA 6056, Australia
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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.
What's On at Balmain Estate
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on tasting times, peak afternoon hours, and bringing pets to the estate.
Book Wine Tastings Around Tour Groups
If you want to do a tasting at the bar, book ahead or time your visit carefully, as arriving when tour groups visit can make tastings unavailable.
Expect Crowds into Late Afternoon
The restaurant can stay packed well into mid-afternoon, making it a reliable post-hike stop after Bells Rapid where food still arrives promptly.
Feel Free to Bring Your Dogs
The estate welcomes pets and easily accommodates furry companions, alongside the resident cellar dogs roaming the grounds.
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