Slightly off the beaten path and worth the visit, these are 3 distinctly different venues, with one thing in common: outstanding hospitality. Beautifully curated environments invite you to sit back, relax and indulge with your nearest and dearest, bonding over spectacular food, great atmosphere and premium craft beverages.
Abandoned Rail Brewing Co.
Quality Craft Beer, Wine & Pizzeria Style Foods
1220 Davenport Ave, Penticton, BC
Balance is everything and in the world of wine you’ll often hear from a wine team that it takes a lot of good beer to make great wine. Well folks, we have good news, Penticton also has a lot of great beer.
Family and pet friendly, makes this an easy choice for lunch or dinner.
At the head of the Naramata Bench, you will find Abandoned Rail Brewing. Close to downtown, nestled right along the historic KVR in wine country, these guys have lots to offer with fantastic selections of beer flights, great food and great staff. Flights are a great way to explore new flavours, complex styles and discover new favourites without over indulging.
Pizza is what these guys are known for on the local food scene, offering your traditional classics, along with fun, modern interpretations of the ‘za. And, if you’re not into beer, they have a solid, quality selection of local wine, cider and fun non-alcoholic beverages. This a perfect venue for the whole gang whether you’re into beer, wine or no alcohol at all. They even have cauliflower pizza crusts available for those looking for a gluten free option.
The Terroir Kitchen at Serendipity Winery
Premium Wine, Sharing Plates & Unique Culinary Experiences
990 Lower Debeck Rd, Naramata, BC
Serendipity Winery has an origin story containing a little bit of magic, as it was purely by accident that Judy Kingston, owner and operator, discovered the property. It’s her passion and love of food and wine that breathed life into this special corner of the Naramata Bench.
Terroir Kitchen is the natural progression of this passion, run by Chef Tristan Bunkowski. The seasonal bistro is nestled in a picturesque vineyard, along side the winery and tasting room, designed to make you feel as if you just arrived in the hills of Tuscany. Be sure to ask your host about which of Serendipity’s outstanding wines you may want to pair with your meal!
Ideal for group dining, focusing on sharing plates, made fresh to order and locally sourced from quality ingredients.
Chef Tristan takes inspiration from locally sourced ingredients, supporting local framers and delivering high quality, unique culinary experiences.
Drop-in for a wine tasting after lunch or book a seated VIP tasting in the barrel hall. …and don’t forget to bring your camera, this place is stunning!
All ages are welcome in the tasting room and at the bistro, and an on-leash pet-friendly winery.
19 Bistro at Fitz
Creative, Modern Dishes & Exceptional Wine
697 Highway 97 S, Peachland, BC
Located between Summerland and Peachland, Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards is a second generation family winery and they are all about the Sparkle. Traditional method sparkling wine that is! Don’t worry, if sparkle isn’t your thing, they also have a fantastic selection of exceptional, premium white and red wines to suit everyone’s preferences.
A strong passion and dedication to their craft has expanded the Fitzpatrick’s vision to include 19 Bistro at the winery.Â
Focused on creating exquisite food from quality-first local farms, they aim to pair their wines and other top-tier Okanagan wines to elevate your experience.
Fitzpatrick is an elegant and sophisticated experience, while being approachable, in a relaxing setting. Family friendly, pet friendly and great for the solo visitor or a group experience.Â
So, there you have it, 3 places to add to your bucket list on your next trip to the gorgeous South Okanagan and Penticton. Did we miss one of your favourites that you feel is off the beaten path? Let us know and we can feature them in our next edition. Until then, we toast to the dedication of these entrepreneur’s and their dedication to their craft. Cheers!
Find These Venues on a Tour!
We would love to take you on a tour to include a tasting or lunch at one of these fantastic venues. Click HERE to learn more about tour options or contact us directly by phone at 778-781-0929 or email winetours@grapeescapes.ca.Â