Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar Yarra Valley

Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar sits on Hunter Rd, a short distance from the Healesville Sanctuary. The venue holds one hat from the 2024 Australia Good Food Guide, marking it as a deliberate step up from the more casual tasting rooms scattered across the Yarra Valley.

The room runs smart, trading the standard rustic aesthetic of local wine country for a sharper, modern edge. It is a more formal choice than its neighbours, which often lean into relaxed vineyard snacking. While many spots in this region treat food as an afterthought to the glass, the international, fusion-focused kitchen demands focus here. If you prefer your cellar door experience to carry the weight of a serious restaurant rather than a picnic, this is the destination.