Posted on September 16, 2025

New in Paso Robles Wine Country – What’s Happening Around Town This Fall and Harvest Season

Paso Robles, Calif., - September 16, 2025 - Checking in from the sunny Central Coast of California, Paso Robles wine country invites visitors to experience a slew of new offerings and a fall lineup of events aligning with the harvest season.

Headlining what’s new in Paso is the recently opened, luxe overnight accommodationThe AvaHotel, which captures the charm of Paso Robles in an elevated lodging concept.President andCEO ofTravel Paso, Stacie Jacob reflects, “It is not often we get a new hotel in town and to have one as gorgeous and community forward as The Ava joining the downtown landscape is a true thrill.”

See below for an updated tour of town or, better yet, come visit Paso this fall and see what’s new for yourself. Let’s go to Paso!

Downtown City Park–New to the Square

Downtown City Park is home to concerts, farmers markets and twinkling lights-not to mention peruse-worthy businesses. Looking for wine without the winding road? Try local wine bars or tasting rooms conveniently located around the park. Or stop in for a bite at one of the surrounding restaurants, like relative new comer S’aranella - a modern tapas bar. For those staying overnight, both The Ava Hotel, opened in August, and the recently renovated, historic Paso Robles Inn offer elegance steps away from the heart of Paso.

See what’s new near Downtown:

• The Ava Hotel, downtown Paso’s newest hotel is officially open and a must-see addition to the downtown square. Featuring gorgeous rooms, event space, and three distinctive culinary offerings: the signature Mediterranean-inspired restaurant EMRE by Julien Asseo (opening soon),Pine Street Bistro, and the town’s largest rooftop bar and poolside lounge,Esperanza on the Rooftop.
• Around the square, the historicPaso Robles Inn recently underwent a major renovation with a culinary refresh underway. MICHELIN starred chef Charlie Palmer is set to revamp the culinary suite, with soon to come three new restaurants across the Paso Robles Inn and sister property,The Piccolo.
• Paso Bottle Shop is a new marketplace in the back alley next to speakeasy 1122, housing boutique wineries Rockbound Cellars,Hayseed and Housdon, Mid-point, and Nenow Family Wines, as well as bites from soon to be brick and mortar restaurantThe Staviary.
• Taste of SLO Food & Wine Tours has introduced the only walking food and wine tour in Paso Robles, launched in March 2025. The guided tasting experience brings visitors off the beaten path and into the heart of downtown Paso Robles, where they will enjoy curated tastings from local restaurants, craft cocktail lounges, artisanal dessert shops, and boutique wineries. And this fall, the tour highlights Paso’s harvest season with seasonal dishes and special pours featured along the route.
• Sweet Escapes is Paso’s first and only Escape Room serving up French pastries and fresh challenges just around the corner from Downtown City Park.

New Eats in Town

Paso Robles culinary scene continues to evolve and thrive, supported by artisan wines and fresh, local ingredients. Below are just a few of the new bites:

• Grace and Rose – A new restaurant housed in a 1915 farmhouse just a short walk from downtown, Grace and Rose brings farm to table eats to a cozy, yet fresh environment.
• The Eatery at Vina Robles–The Eatery at the new Vina Robles tasting room near downtown serves a seasonal, Italian-inspired menu through a hybrid model that includes full-service dining on weekends and a curated grab-and-go selection during the week.
• The Ava Hotel restaurant offerings–dine at one of The Ava Hotel’s delicious new dining venues-Emre (coming soon), Pine Street Bistro and Esperanza on the Rooftop. Look out for Pine Street Bistro’s Meet the Maker Series every second Monday of the month and Esperanza’s upcoming Día de Los Muertos celebration.
• Gravesend–is a new eatery and wine merchant in the popular Paso Market Walk. Keep an eye out for Winemaker Wednesday events beginning on Sept. 24 with Cairjn Wine Cellar.
• Soon to come–the Charlie Palmer culinary suite at thePaso Robles Inn and The Piccolo.
• The new Kitchen 46 at Lone Madrone Winery is now open and serving up seasonal eats, like a rotating oyster and wine option for Friday happy hour and local ingredients from Chef Rob White.

New Around Paso Robles

In makers market Tin City, find an array of eats, distillers, breweries, wineries, and artisan good makers. New features include:

• The beloved, Etto Pastificio, now offers public pasta factory tours where they make the iconic Paso-based Etto Pasta products. And don’t forget to try a dish at Etto Pasta Bar next door.
• Mighty Cap Mushroom–besides supplying mushrooms for many local eateries around town,Might Cap Mushroom now houses its base growing operation, as well as facility tours and a shop in Tin City.
• Kiler Canyon Vineyard opened a new tasting room steps from Tin City where “wine lovers are invited to experience exclusive micro-lot wines, and a one-of-a-kind food & wine experience nestled beneath the towering redwoods.”

New Features at Iconic Destinations

Sensorio-looking ahead into fall at Paso’s premier immersive art destination:

• Sensorio launches Local Glow—a special $30 ticket for SLO County residents to seethe Field of Light and Live Music for a Limited Time, Sundays only.
  
• For the first time ever, Sensorio is offering a special, limited-time promotion to SLO County locals, offering a pass to see the Field of Light (only), Live Music, and access to food and drinks for just $30 (plus fees) on Sundays only.“It’s our way of saying thank you to the community that has supported us since opening in 2019—and the perfect chance to experience (or rediscover)one of the region’s most celebrated attractions,” said Ryan Hopple, General Manager. Get tickets:Online at sensoriopaso.com/localpromoor at the door(while supplies last).

  
  

  
  

Allegretto Vineyard Resort-Celebrating its 10-year anniversary

• The Allegretto Resort has not only added a flock of sheep and two llamas to their outdoor scene, but the new Star Garden Trail. The trail includes 10 affirmation stations, inviting guests to take a moment of reflection under the corresponding constellations above. A welcome addition to the resort’s already robust wellness experiences including the spa, vineyard yoga and peaceful onsite art tours.

New on the Vineyards

• Vinyl Vineyards introduced a new glamping campground, featuring six American-music themed vintage travel trailers. Enjoy a luxe glamping experience on the Estate surrounded by organic vineyards and hiking trails.
• Opolo Vineyards Estate in Paso Robles’ Willow Creek District, debuts its very first vranac wine, paying homage to cofounder Rick Quinn’s Balkan heritage.
• The Royal Nonesuch Vineyard & Farm–winemaker Anthony Yount and his wifeHilary opened their new tasting room in May on Live Oak Road just off Highway 46in the York Mountain AVA.
• McPrice Myers Wines recently unveiled a brand new, sustainably made Tasting Room to adorn its Adelaida District Estate, where they serve up indoor and outdoor tasting experiences, featuring their iconic Rhône and Bordeaux style wine portfolio.
• Thacher Winery honors a piece of California history with its new Kentucky Ranch White wine made from over 11 varieties that were popular in pre-prohibition times from their vineyards at the 100 year old Kentucky Ranch Estate property.
• Creekcut Wines opened the Social House in the heart of downtown Paso Robles on Vine and 12th, an exclusive Creekcut member hangout. This will be followed closely by breaking ground for the Estate Winery on October 10.
• The Anderson, a brand-new event venue, is set to open in October at the former Tooth & Nail Winery.

Upcoming Events and Harvest Season

Check out an entire list of upcoming Paso events here, including the below annual Paso bashes:

• Paderewski Festival
• Pioneer Day

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) is also celebrating September’s California Wine Month and October as Paso Harvest Wine Month with the below offerings:

• 5th Annual Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction-September 15-20
• Paso Robles Central Valley Tasting Tour-Coming toFresno 9/19
• October is Paso Harvest Wine Month with featured Harvest Weekend October 17-19

Don’t miss out on visiting wine country during Paso Harvest Season and take advantage of special fall offers from the likes of Farmhouse, Riverlodge, Paso Robles Inn,The Piccolo, and Gravesend Wine Merchant.

Harvest Dinners

With a multitude of harvest events to come during Paso Harvest Wine Month and the featured Harvest Weekend October 17-19, check out a few featured Harvest dinners below:

• Jada Vineyard & Winery hosts its 25th Anniversary Celebration & Wine Dinner on Sept. 20, featuring library wines and a seasonally inspired menu.
• Onx Wines & Vineyards hosts its Dine in the Vines winemaker dinner on Sept. 20.
• Summerwood Wine will host a memorable Harvest Winemaker Dinner on Oct. 4, featuring chef-crafted dishes paired with Summerwood wines, served family-style in a festive celebration of the harvest season. $125 General | $100 Club Members |TicketsHere
• Sensorio will host two Harvest Winemaker Dinners happening this October with iconic wineries Eberle (10/8) and Austin Hope (10/22). A great showcase of both the art and the wine industry of Paso coming together.
• Thacher Winery is hosting aBarn Dinner & Dance10/18, serving up Jeffrey’s WineCountry BBQ alongside Thacher wines and line dancing to celebrate the season.

As a town of cowboys and innovators, Paso Robles, Calif., continues to evolve while preserving its small-town charm. This fall is a perfect time to see what is new and experience all that real California wine country has to offer.

About Travel Paso

Travel Paso is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Paso Robles, CA.Travel Paso leads the tourism community in the Paso Robles region through marketing, branding, and selling Paso Robles to our visitors; advocating for our tourism ecosystem; and sharing critical industry data. Leading the destination in both marketing and management, Travel Paso promotes the community as an attractive travel destination and enhances its public image asa dynamic place to live and work. Through the impact of travel, the organization strengthens the economic position of tourism, supports business opportunities, and enhances residents' quality of life. Escape to the majestic rolling hills and celebrated wineries of Paso Robles. Located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and bordered by coastal Highway 1 and the 101, Paso Robles is California wine country with beach access and Michelin stars. A community of cowboys and innovators, it's where world-class food, wine, and art meet small-town charm. #TravelPaso TravelPaso.com IG:@TravelPasoMedia

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