the homestead brewery and mandoon estate restaurant are a very welcome addition to the swan valley. they offer the sophisticated vibe that the south-west wineries achieve so well. the big, big plus point for families is that it has a well equipped, fenced and gated playground which is covered by shade sails. the homestead brewery offers a chilled out vibe with bar tables on the verandah overlooking the peaceful vineyard. in the centre of the bar area is a huge open fireplace surrounded by comfy couches – perfect for a winter’s day. the menu is varied and well priced. they are open on weekends from 7.30am for breakfast. when we visited on the second day of opening there was no kids menu available as the chef was still in the process of putting it together. the kids were given an activity pack while we waited for our meals. the majority of mains are priced below $30. we ordered pulled