Houghton Cafe in Middle Swan, Western Australia, Australia | Bar

Houghton Cafe

Locality: Middle Swan, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9274 9543

Address: 148 Dale Road 6056 Middle Swan, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.houghtonwinerycafe.com

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24.01.2022 Today's cheeky Solomon pictures ... Inspecting the bud burst on the Glory Vine ...

24.01.2022 144 year old pear blossom...planted in 1869, spring blossom 2013...simply a magnificent sight

24.01.2022 Looking out for your nest visit to Houghton Cafe is Solomon...he doesn't want to miss out on any pats and cuddles...

23.01.2022 Celebrating Australia Day in the valley.. Come in and try our Lamb, Shiraz and rosemary gourmet pie. Served with mash, peas and of course good old tomato sauce.. Hope to see you here over the long weekend. :)

22.01.2022 November 17th - Dust off those glad rags and get down to Houghton Winery where the FX and FJ Holden Club will be on show around the grounds... General Motors-Holden Australia first produced the FX 1948 and the FJ in 1952...now theres a bit of history for you ...

22.01.2022 Thanks to John Griffiths for finding this gem of a photo at the Battye Library. This is now where the Houghton Cafe is located, times sure have changed...

22.01.2022 The lovely Houghton Homestead...the stables were located in the building to the left, the original "croft" style homestead is the building to the right, both are connected by a glass panelled corridor. The original domestic water source was from the well that can be seen in the centre of the picture...

20.01.2022 November 3rd - The grounds of Houghton Winery plays host to the R & S series Valiant Club of Australia... come along and enjoy these classic vintage cars...

20.01.2022 Strelly Brook has burst its banks and is overflowing due to the amazing amount of rain we have experienced since the onset of Spring. This will keep the long neck tortoise population happy I'm sure.

19.01.2022 Solomon lying about not doing too much of anything really. What a life ...

18.01.2022 Can you see your next function or get-together here ? Great food, Great wine and your fantastic people !!!

17.01.2022 Follow us on Instagram for all things Houghton Cafe :). From our weekly specials, updates on events and happenings on the grounds and of course "Solomon" the wine cats opinions and thoughts.. Look forward to seeing you on @houghtoncafe1 :)

17.01.2022 Another tough day spent dozing at the beautiful Houghton Winery...

16.01.2022 Come and see us the finish line. Main peak triathlon finishing right here. Eat at the cafe, picnics from the cheese fridge or a sausage sizzle on the lawn. We have catered for everyone.

16.01.2022 We are proud to announce the lovely singer/musician Elk Bell will be playing at Houghton December 7th and 14th between 12 - 3pm...book a lunch table or grab a picnic rug and be entertained with her sweet voice and chilled out tunes... Check her out at www.elkbell.com

15.01.2022 Well, we are sorry to say that it is time to say goodbye After 5 lovely years Kylie and Sarah have now left the Houghton Cafe you can email us at [email protected] and we'll let you know where we are heading nextexciting times are ahead !!!... For those who have loved seeing Solomon over the years you can take comfort in knowing he has been happily re-homed at Kylie's house. So finally a big thanks to each and every one of you for your custom and kindness. It has been our greatest pleasure to serve you xxx Kylie and Sarah

13.01.2022 Just in case anyone needs a little update on Solomon !! He is just hanging out and got a little chubby.. The red carpet is in his ginger blood... He is loved still by his Houghton family.

12.01.2022 Introducing our resident "Winery Cat"...Soloman !!! He is a true man of leisure who doesn't mind the odd pat and stroke after a hard day of lounging around the vineyard. Make sure you say hi to him next time your here...

11.01.2022 Solomon the winery cat just being himself outside the winemakers lab...

11.01.2022 Today still hanging on the vine is going to be tomorrow's Grape vinegarette served with crispy Chicken, fresh Spanish prosciutto, grape salsa and wild roquette.. This is the best part of cooking.. Get ready chefs this should be fun.. I am sure our patrons will be just as excited. Hopefully we will see you all soon :) Kylie

11.01.2022 Fancy yourself as a Wine Judge? Then the 2013 Viva Verdelho tasting is for YOU!!! Viva Verdelho is a celebration of the Swan Valleys premier wine variety, Verdelho. ... Swan Valley winemakers will enter their best current vintage Verdelho's to be matched with dishes created by the team of Chef's at Stewarts. Under wine show conditions a panel of expert judges will judge the best Verdelho and YOU are invited to assess the wines against the same dishes in a more casual sense. Your votes for the best Verdelho will decide the winner of the "People Choice Award"... So what are you waiting for...tickets are selling fast !!! $82 per person (+booking fee) includes 3 x entree size dishes and samples of the various Verdelho's on offer. The afternoon will also include tasting of new release red wines, cheese's from the Cheese Barrel, fortified Verdelho's , chocolates & nougat, door prizes, raffles and a review of the Verdelho's by the judging panel... Tickets are available through www.trybooking.com For more info contact www.swanvalleywinemakers.com.au ...PS..the houghton Moondah Brook Verdelho 2012 was last years winning Verdelho :)

10.01.2022 A beautiful Flowering Camellia in our gardens...Spring :)

08.01.2022 Spring is here with the vines all bursting into life :)

06.01.2022 This weeks special.. Twice cooked North African lamb shanks with pistachio and mint cous cous.. Who's hungry ?

06.01.2022 The former Cellar Door the "Jack Mann" room is now available to hire. Seating 40 for lunch. Please contact Cellar Door directly 9274 9540 for venue fees

06.01.2022 "A table for four?"... Solomon makes himself useful greeting the customers out the front of the Houghton Cafe

04.01.2022 This beautiful old pear tree was planted behind the original Houghton homestead just after it's construction in 1869. It is the second oldest non-native tree planted on the grounds of Houghton and is listed with the National Trust and she welcomes Spring 2013 with a tiny white blossom.

03.01.2022 Not long now until the purple carpet of Jacaranda blooms arrive creating the perfect backdrop to your Spring picnic lunch

03.01.2022 Make sure you come and visit us for lunch before June 1st 2014. Sadly we will be leaving the cafe as our lease comes to an end...for details of where we are going make sure you message us :)

03.01.2022 This weekends special. Grenache marinated chicken thigh served on a Grenache glaze, eggplant, zucchini, poi lentils, pinenuts and baby spinach. All whilst enjoying the perfect weather, great tunes with live music and of course a bottle or two of Houghton wine.

02.01.2022 ...and when it all gets like too much work in true winery cat style he curls up on a wine barrel for a cat-nap

02.01.2022 November 10th - From the classic E-Type Jag to the beautiful XK120 Houghton Winery plays host to the Jaguar Car Club of WA.

02.01.2022 Just love this little ditty...an oldie but a goodie...