Our small family business started 35 years ago, built around our love of good food and sharing with family and friends. From simple beginnings as an artisan smokehouse, we have grown to include the Poachers Restaurant, Poachers Vineyard, cellar door, and a country wedding and event destination.
As a family business we are driven by an enduring passion for our region that now has the fourth generation growing up on the farm and playing in the gardens. But it is the brilliant group of people that are on our team, that make Poachers Pantry and the Poachers Vineyard an exceptional operation.
Director, Wine Grower
General Manager
Founders
Executive Chef
Restaurant & Events Manager
Poachers Pantry acknowledges the we live and work on the land traditionally owned by the Ngunnawal people. We recognise their continued connection to the land. We pay our respects to them.
The Bruce family bought the farm that is now home to Poachers Pantry in 1973. Three generations currently live on the property. Poachers began as a smokehouse producing smoked meats in 1991. In 1998 the first vines were planted in the 50 acre Wily Trout Vineyard, now the Poachers Vinyard.
In 2002 our Cafe was built, providing a warm place for guests to try the meats and the wine produced on the farm.
In 2007 our first wedding was held on the Homestead Lawn under the stunning Golden Elm tree.
In 2016, the cafe was renovated, becoming lighter and brighter, and now known as the Poachers Restaurant and Cellar Door.
Over the years, our family business has grown and evolved; with new products, changing menus, expanding vineyards and garden. A place of comfort that invites people to celebrate, relax, enjoy wonderful food and wine just outside of Canberra.
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