We had such a wonderful time, a special thanks to Ben and Ash for being so personable and bringing star service the entire time. My girls organised a baby hens, super intimate 4 ladies, wine tasting was lovely (we did book this) asked to do a gin tasting (no booking) they fit us in, the service was sensational, their hospitality was totally on point, highly recommended! So much love! Gin was tasty too😉

NEVER NEVER will you find a better place…. will I NEVER NEVER drive past without stopping here. It’s Ana big Amazing location and facilities, well planned out and great areas to sit and enjoy. Great for singles, families groups and events. Incredible range of delicious guns served by knowledgeable and friendly staff. Ben in particular was outstanding. I have a hospitality background and have worked in a gin distillery myself but this was and great experience. I have friends from NZ with me who loved it

World-Class Gin with Sunset Views We stopped at Never Never just before closing and were so glad we did. The cocktails were fantastic — the Charlie Chaplin was sharp and smooth, while the Fancy Fruit Cup was refreshing and fun. The hilltop setting at Chalk Hill offered sweeping views over McLaren Vale, especially at sunset. We couldn’t resist taking home bottles of the Ginache and Fruit Cup. A must-visit for gin lovers.

A+ awesome experience Great view, great atmosphere, great service, especially from Abbey. Loved the gin tasting flight very well explained & they were all delighted especially the Ginache so much so that we purchased 3 bottles to take home to Victoria to enjoy. Don't be put off by the negative nally reviwers do yourself a favour & check this place out.

Well we absolutely LOVED our experience at Never Never Distilling Co. We were celebrating our Wedding Anniversary and our hostess, Abbie, couldn’t have possibly done more to make us feel special and appreciated as customers. We had the Martini flight and it was simple divine. Abbie’s knowledge of the products was incredible, and her generosity and raconteur made our day! She took us on a whole journey through the history of not just the gins but also the inspiration behind them. The venue is elite, an amazing location, and the products they showcase are world class. Whoever you are, you will love your visit to this jewel of the region. Highly recommended!!

Had a fantastic experience tasting their gin and deciding what to ship home. When we got home there was well packed bottles of gin and a lovely handwritten thank you note. The whole experience from Never Never gin distillery has been amazing.

Great views and great gins!
The service is impeccable and staff really know their products.
Great selection of cocktails to enjoy the specialty gins.

Staff make a place, and the folks at Never Never and wonderful! The views alone are worth a visit, the gin and wines just make your stay that much better! We had a great time and would highly recommended adding this to your visit to McLaren Vale.

We took my sister visiting from the UK, it was a wonderful experience, from the setting, to the Gin tasting, with great staff knowledge of the gins and what to pair them with, would highly recommend a visit there

The food and food service really lets this place down. The “pizzas” were really thick bread and no real other options. We were there for a birthday and they charged for bringing our own cake, which is fine, but gave us our cake in its same box and not serving utensils. Dunno what the charge is for. On top of that is they wouldn’t let us light a candle to blow out! Really? Stick to making nice gin I reckon.

Breathtaking view from the back deck of this lovely distillery! We had the build your own gin flight tasting and they were happy to swap to soda from tonic for me ☺️ Went home with a few bottles after a great explanation of each gin and how to best take in their flavours.

Never Never Go! Security are dangerous here. Very unpleasant visit. Vintage car festival April 2024, still waiting for a formal apology from Never Never and Chalk Hill.

The wife and I checked out Never Never Distilling Co. in Jan 2025, just after the New Years celebrations. The place is a total vibe!

The gin is next-level, with bold flavours that slap you in the face but with a silk glove. The Ginache was lush. Would defo recommend.

You can enjoy the gin in the distillery or sip outside on the stunning lawn area. The view from the distillery is awesome, and the cocktails are crafted to perfection. It’s the perfect spot for a chill afternoon with friends or a date. Juniperfection!

Pushed by security male staff member Pushed by security staff member!! Reported the incident, was told the security male would be stood down from this venue, they lied, he's still there. I'm 57 years of age, 5ft 2 in stature. I was pushed at my shoulder, I stumbled backwards, fortunately I gained by balance. This happened in April 2024, it's now October, still not resolved.

Came across after lunch. All parties enjoyed options available. Great space. Vibrant and lively. Staff were friendly and attentive. Look forward to going back. Great views and plenty of outdoor seating. A rainbow 🌈 graced us, so it was extra special. Chalk Hill wine in the same set up with independent food options. There was plenty of interest, and the pizza looked amazing.

Did the premium gin master-class ....so worth it. Ben was the best host and made us feel important and gave us an awesome experience. Gin of so many flavours and every one individual and perfect. Book and ask for Ben to be your your guide. Thanks Ben and Never Never!

Brilliant! Don’t miss this! Brilliant tour thanks Jess - very knowledgeable and professional as well as fun!
The tour was exquisitely organised a G & T on arrival, out the back for the history and interacting with botanicals, then back into a beautifully laid tasting table. To finish up with a cocktail of my choice was lovely too. I ordered some eats from the little place next door that complemented the nine tastings of gin and helped to keep me able to drive home. I stayed for four hours to ensure blood alcohol level was on its way down and didn’t drink everything but if I’d had a driver I might have been tempted.
The gin was delicious and I am not a big gin drinker, but managed to like three special styles to meet me when I get home. All done with no fuss and a lovely friendly atmosphere. highly recommend!

A brilliant masterclass!! Thanks Jess!! Professional and knowledgeable, I was enthralled! The presentation of the ingredients and tastings were brilliant. Thanks and best wishes for your continued success.

Jess was amazing. She did such a good job personalising the tour she guided and answered all questions asked. The oyster gin was particularly our personal favourite. Thankyou for having us and thankyou for including my sister that is pregnant and didn’t want to miss the experience.

"Loved This Venue. Reserve a Table and Enjoy" How clever are the owners Never Never Distilling Co, Chalk Hill Wines & Cucina Strada (Food Van) to combine together and have this amazing venue to visit in McLaren Vale. We stopped in on our way home to Glenelg where we were staying on holidays. The venue is fairly new and looks amazing. We had a gin tasting the first day and stopped in again two days later to sample their wine. We received excellent customer service both times and thoroughly enjoyed sitting out on one of the lounges and taking in the beautiful views. If you are visiting McLaren Vale, I highly recommend you add this venue to your list. We loved it. (If you would like to visit, make a reservation to avoid disappointment)

If you want to show off one of South Australia’s best places then come here. The service was delivered by a really friendly staff member (Abbey) . She has great knowledge of their products. Food was varied, tasty and now all gone. You have to try the gin selection tastings.

Awesome views of Maclaren Vale, child friendly with DJ on a Sat afternoon. The distillery shares the space with chalk farm winery and has pizza in the back.
The oyster shell gin is very special unlike any other gins. Cocktails were a bit too sweet and syrupy but overall a great experience

Enjoyed a relaxed afternoon tasting a gin and a martini flight, served by the very entertaining Aoife.
The base line Triple Juniper Gin is a solid start to many of the cocktail combinations.

Enjoyed a lovely Gin flight and lunch here today. Excellent service from our waiter and a great birthday treat - thank you. Pizza perfect. Highly recommended

A stunning location and beautiful walk from town or the caravan park. We had the tasting experience of gin which was so well explained by our host. I was happy to see a non alcoholic beer on the menu too. The location and vista from the dining area was awesome

Warmly welcomed in and seated in a sunny spot on a gorgeous day. Our host knew everything about their product and we were served a gin flight with build your own instructions down to herbs and type of tonic. Walking distance from a caravan park and spectacular views of surrounding hills and valleys of McLaren Vale.

Warmly welcomed in and seated in a sunny spot on a gorgeous day. Our host knew everything about their product and we were served a gin flight with build your own instructions down to herbs and type of tonic. Walking distance from a caravan park and spectacular views of surrounding hills and valleys of McLaren Vale.

Beautiful tasting place. Big dinning area, perfect for famiy, group of friends and couples.
Staff was super friendly, outstanding service.
Will definitely be back

This place is just amazing, vest view ever especially in spring ???? one of best pizzas I had in Adelaide. highly recommended

One of the best spots in McLaren vale. The gin tasting is amazing, well put together and delicious. The cocktails are also incredible! The watermelon cocktail and then gin ache are delicious. The wines from chalk hill are full of flavour yet some very light on the palette and the pizza from cucina di strada are so flavoursome. The view and the entertainment on the weekends are second to none. Such a great overall experience. Never never has mocktails if you ask, but limited gluten free and vegan snacks - unless you’re ok with a few nibbles (no pizza). @kirbystaltari

Recommended for the quality of the gin and the beautiful setting A delightful setting for an afternoon sampling Gin. The staff were helpful and informative creating a relaxed environment to enjoy the Never Never gins.

A very relaxed afternoon Very nice little distillery and winery. Excellent gin tasting flight, unhurried and with no sense of either urgency (from the staff) to hurry up and finish and move on nor a hard-sell for us to buy their gin. Recommend the Charlie Chaplain Grenache cocktail. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who were really very accomodating.

Couldn’t fault From the moment of arrival, we were greeted by a smiling security guard baring the gale force wind like a true champion. Once arriving at the door, the gentleman who welcomed us had a big bright smile which was lovely to see. The 4 of us did a masterclass and were lucky enough to have Ashley as our teacher. Although she is young, her knowledge of the product and bubbly personality will be the main reason that we will be returning. The entire team were wonderful but special shout-out to Ashley and your security guard- they both deserve payrises and a 2 week holiday. Xx

Couldn’t fault From the moment of arrival, we were greeted by a smiling security guard baring the gale force wind like a true champion. Once arriving at the door, the gentleman who welcomed us had a big bright smile which was lovely to see. The 4 of us did a masterclass and were lucky enough to have Ashley as our teacher. Although she is young, her knowledge of the product and bubbly personality will be the main reason that we will be returning. The entire team were wonderful but special shout-out to Ashley and your security guard- they both deserve payrises and a 2 week holiday. Xx

FIFO tour Wow what a surprise. A relaxing atmosphere with live music and wide range of tasting of Jin and wine. A real gem in the heart of McLaren Vale with a scenic view with open rolling hills and vineyard with a large green grasses area to relax and unwind. A perfect brand new venue for groups of all ages with fantastic food selections and full amenities. Well done Never Never well presented.

FIFO tour Wow what a surprise. A relaxing atmosphere with live music and wide range of tasting of Jin and wine. A real gem in the heart of McLaren Vale with a scenic view with open rolling hills and vineyard with a large green grasses area to relax and unwind. A perfect brand new venue for groups of all ages with fantastic food selections and full amenities. Well done Never Never well presented.

Amazing Gin Tasting at Never Never Spent Mothers Day at Never Never - Awesome Service and great Gin Tasting. I can highly recommend this experience. The staff are super friendly - service is quick and great value.

Absolutely stunning place, views for days, partaked in the gin tasting and enjoyed the service! Even walked away with a Gin of my liking! Would recommend visiting here.

We had a terrific experience at Never Never!. The venue is incredible with very modern finishes, and a breathtaking outlook over the rolling hills and vineyards of McLaren Vale! The Gin Tasting Flight was served and detailed to perfection with knowledgeable staff walking us through each of the tastings as required, or following the self-guided tasting. We didn’t partake in the Italian bar snacks, but the menu looked appetising! Overall, would highly recommend. PS- taste the “Ginache” Grenache — Gin hybrid drink, it was delicious!

I am not a huge Gin drinker, though their gins are very smooth and easy to drink. The staff were great and seemed very knowledgeable on their products. The setting is amazing and very easy to have a nice relaxed day with friends and family. As for the food, you can't go there and not try the wood oven pizzas, they are very good. Also while you're at it, you may as well treat yourself to one (or two) of their many tasty desserts.

CHIN-CHIN to a Delicious Gin! Stunning views, attentive service, and exceptional Gin.
We did the Gin Tasting, which was interesting - learning about the different Gins. The very knowledgeable staff were also able to guide us through the tasting and answer our questions.
It's definitely worth a revisit!

Never Never 4/5 - Never never is awesome, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere was amazing. I had a cappuccino coffee and it was unfortunately worse than average, D grade even but at least it was not one of my worst. Never never is not really know for the coffee like other places though which is the reason I gave this place 4/5 stars. The building was really nice and there’s a DJ in the middle playing music bringing up the vibes. The alcoholic beverages seemed ok but I didn’t particularly like it. (I’m not one to judge so please don’t take my alcohol response seriously). The staff as I said before were absolutely brilliant and lovely. When I asked for a photo, they took one, when I asked for a cup of water, they gave me one with ice and lemon but I could clearly see that they were understaffed for the large amount of people that were ordering food and drinks. Finally, there’s a wonderful view over looking the Aldinga vineyards which you could look out all day. Overall, the place was good but a few aspects need improvement.

Never never return $25 to taste 3 small gins. Nicely presented but service was atrocious to non existent with absolutely no care factor. We were told that if we purchased a bottle of gin we would get $5 off - so generous! Also advised that the prices at the distillery were 20% cheaper than bottle shop prices. A quick google and we discovered that the prices were actually cheaper at the bottle shop - very misleading. Ice cream was tasty and service at that section was prompt, friendly and attentive.
Don’t waste your time visiting.

An afternoon well spent! We had the best afternoon drinking and eating the day away at Never Never. The view is breathtaking and the drinks and service were excellent. Next time we are in Adelaide we will 100% be back to sample more of their amazing cocktails!

Great gin time in a wine region Was advised to prebook and super glad I did. Same day booked for a Saturday, 3 for gin tasting flight and one designated driver. Arrived on time and seated straight away despite it being a very busy afternoon. Staff super friendly and talked through our options. All the guns came out at the same time with a really good information guide so you know exactly what you have. Also got a free gin cocktail as we signed up for the mailing list. Never felt rushed and just got to enjoy a great view.

Only thing to note was when we booked for 4 although one was a designated driver they seemed surprised there was four of us, they were only expecting three. Booking said 4 so I think they need to update their system to flag designated adults and children as being separate and not the same so there can be a place setting for them at least for a glass of water

I don’t normally drink gin but I found the Never Never gins are very enjoyable. The scenery of the distillery is so beautiful that it’s worth a visit just for that. The 270 degrees view of the McLaren Vale is breathtaking. Had a behind the scene tour of the distillery and learnt how gin is made. I had a really good time here and will definitely come back again.

I don’t normally drink gin but I found the Never Never gins are very enjoyable. The scenery of the distillery is so beautiful that it’s worth a visit just for that. The 270 degrees view of the McLaren Vale is breathtaking. Had a behind the scene tour of the distillery and learnt how gin is made. I had a really good time here and will definitely come back again.

I don’t normally drink gin but I found the Never Never gins are very enjoyable. The scenery of the distillery is so beautiful that it’s worth a visit just for that. The 270 degrees view of the McLaren Vale is breathtaking. Had a behind the scene tour of the distillery and learnt how gin is made. I had a really good time here and will definitely come back again.

Just a great place to visit and people watch My daughter got us a tasting session at this distillery. The location is excellent with sweeping views and a great series of under cover and restaurant style tables. We only had a few snacks rather than a full on meal, but we did do the tastings. I see some people complained that the gins were premixed with tonic but I'm surprised because I'm sure we were asked how we wanted them. In any case it was a great experience and I was very surprised about how different they all tasted. Overall it was a great time. Note that it was a little bit more "dressed up" than we thought it would be so we were a bit casual, just something to be aware of as there seemed to be a lot of functions and groups who were very dressed up for the occasion. No other dramas. Staff were well educated on the gins and gave us some excellent choices and analysis. A good afternoon out.

Had to take group elsewhere Before posting a negative review I prefer to discuss with management so an issue can be rectified. In this case I did speak to the manager on duty this day by phone expressing my concerns however I was informed the same as what the staff member told me. I think it's important that visitors are aware of their visiting time limit policy. I am not the only person who has complained on the internet about this issue.

Never Never Distilling I will Never Never be returning. Please be aware that your $25 gin tasting fee/person will only allow a tasting and occupation of a table for 90 minutes, then you will have to leave, so I was informed today.
As a chauffeur driver & tour operator I had a group that was running behind schedule. (This is not uncommon on a full day tour or by the end of the day but out of courtesy I called Never Never at 3pm to let them know we were half hour behind)(Sunday afternoon.) The staff member informed me that was ok however keep in mind that a table is only booked for 90 minutes. I questioned this and confirmed that my guests were only allowed to have an hour sitting to do their tasting. Very frustrating! The staff member informed me that it's in the Terms and Conditions on booking.
Sorry but I was not impressed.
1. It was the last sitting for the day therefore had we arrived late we would have been made to leave at 4.30 pm even though they were open until 5pm.
2. When booking it recommends to allow 90 minutes for a tasting.
3. I had requested a call back from the manager which she did and was again informed of "terms and conditions on the online booking system".
4. I questioned the manager and said what if they want to have another drink, is it going to be refused because we had gone into "overtime" on my groups table???
5. Let's say we my group decided they wanted to have some food at the same time, is there only 60 minutes that they can relax, have a bite to eat and then be forced to leave because their time was up?

This is "post COVID times", no more capacity restrictions but unfortunately it seems Never Never haven't got past "allocated times & tastings"!

After the manager had confirmed with me it's in Terms and Conditions I informed her that unfortunately I would not be bringing my group of 4 in because I don't want to be putting my group in a situation that they were expected to leave after an hour. Luckily for me I had only paid for 1 tasting leaving it up to my group to decide what they all wanted to do at the visit which I confirmed with Never Never earlier in the day. I had booked in 4 Gin tastings. (Would have been a another $75 sale + more if they have had more time for another drink+ a sale had they made purchases!)
I have to say it was very polite of the manager to offer me a credit for a future visit on the payment I had made when I returned, my response, keep it because I won't be returning and I'd rather lose the $25 and go to Settlers Gin and that's where I will be recommending and going to in future.
Before booking Never Never check out Settlers. $5 cheaper, spend as long as you want there, you get a great experience and gin menu to choose from rather than a 3 set gins
on a self guided tasting with a 90 minute maximum time at your table!

Excellent service We went to Never Never on recommendation from a family member from Adelaide. She was absolutely right that it was a must do. The location is beautiful and their gin is excellent.
What made our visit most enjoyable however was the service we received from Olivia. She was very attentive, knowledgeable and personalised our visit by chatting about our plans for the rest of the day and told us more about the region. She ran through our purchasing options and made it very easy for us to buy. Because of Olivia’s service we would definitely recommend Never Never to anyone visiting the McLaren Vale region.

Never Never the distillery was too good. I was going to stop by and buy only gin, but the place was so beautiful that I had lunch and spent time. A space can feel fantastic scenery and beautiful nature. The staff were also friendly and professional.I am very satisfied with the purchase. I recommend a visit.

Never Never the distillery was too good. I was going to stop by and buy only gin, but the place was so beautiful that I had lunch and spent time. A space can feel fantastic scenery and beautiful nature. The staff were also friendly and professional.I am very satisfied with the purchase. I recommend a visit.

Stunning family friendly spot and the gin is great!!! Stunning spot, great gin and a family friendly location for kids to run around - what more could you want. Whether you are sitting in the cosy lounge or on the balcony (with heaters) admiring the view or eating pizza - there’s something here for everyone!

Master class is 5 star Honestly, the master class is five stars everyday of the week. However, we have come back in July 2022, and the gin flights come premixed as gin and tonics. The fifth star would be kept if the gin flight came unmixed, like the masterclass so we could get the flavours of the gin, raw, before controlling the amount of tonic that gets mixed in.

A Must Visit in Mclaren Vale What an incredible experience learning about these amazing Gins!!! Delicious drinks with friendly knowledgable service. And THAT VIEW!!! What a beautfiul part of the world.

Fantastic Fantastic night night, fantastic staff and, fantastic product and fantastic place. Did I mention fantastic, yes guess I did. Do yourself a favour and head down there. Oh yes the food is fantastic too.

10 out of 10 Really had a great experience. Amazing views, fabulous gin and lovely staff.
Will come back definitely ❤️

Southern Strength Gin Rules Our host was fantastic. The gins are the best. The venue even better. Cannot be more complimentary of this place. Have been back several times now and no hesitation in recommending.

Highly recommend Had the best time at Never Never. Not only were the drinks delicious - the view is amazing and the service was lovely! A must when you visit SA.