Riversdale Estate French Bistro, High Tea Orangery & Peter Rabbit Garden

"A perfect place to experience high tea. Riversdale Estate Tasmania offers not only high-quality wines but they are also a place to spend your morning and afternoon tea. There's a traditional english room with floral designs and a chandelier adorned with sparkling crystals. Scones are served fresh with homemade jam and cream. High Tea may not be the pinnacle of high teas, but the whole experience is breathtaking because of the surroundings facing the vineyard and river. The only downfall is the strength of the tea, which was too weak as it wasn't steeped long enough before serving. A grand entrance made by Peter Rabbit delighted young and old alike."

"We had amazing service by one of the waitresses and all of the staff we're friendly. Food was at a high standard and great views. Would highly recommend for formal occasions but was also lovely to go to the bistro part as well which you don't need to make a booking. The grandkids loved the Peter rabbit garden. Will visit again"

"So we visited this estate on the 9th of April. We came to see the Peter Rabbit garden and along the way, we thought we would enjoy some coffee at the bistro. In we go, we wait to be seated...more guests continue to gather behind us. 5 - 7 minutes later, the waitress comes to us and asks if we would like a table, to which we politely refused and asked if by any chance they do take away coffee's. In front of the other guest's and in a condescending tone she says "we are not that kind of place, we are not a takeaway cafe". It was so rude of her and poor judgement on her part. Obviously she has never been to 5 or 7 star hotels that do takeaway coffee's, why insult us? A simple 'no' would suffice... The whole experience along with mediocre coffee's left a sour taste in our mouth. Normally, I'd say something to her, but we were on a holiday and did not want a negative person to ruin our day. The only saving grace were the views, so 5 stars for the location. I hope this place retrains this particular elderly staff member on her manners and being hospitable to all."

"Great wine. I’ve always had amazing tasting experiences here. And hands down best view in the coal river valley. But I absolutely hate it when places aren’t open when their website and google open times say they are. I dropped in today to buy some wine for my sister who loves their Pinot Gris, specifically left work early so I’d get here before closing, and it’s closed! So disappointing that a decision was made to change the opening hours but nothing online has been updated. The wine is definitely worth going out of your way to taste or buy, but maybe call them first to make sure they’re actually open."

"While the venue appeared quite beautiful when we first arrived we quickly were disappointed in the rest of the experience. We were seated outside as requested and the lovely woman who seated us did wipe down the table and chairs before seating us but unfortunately the area had been quite obviously neglected and the chairs and windows were covered in cobwebs. As we had just returned from holidays we decided to have a lighter option of refreshments and ordered 2 slices of the cake, a pot of tea, a coffee and a bowl of hot chips.. We were shocked when the total came to $66. Although the staff were friendly enough, we won't be returning as the price definitely didn't fit the quality of what we received. As a side note, the Peter Rabbit gardens were very cute, but needed some heavy maintenance."