We want your visit to The Grafton Winery Vineyards estate to be all about good wine, great company, and leaving the everyday behind. Our FAQ and Policies page covers the details and answers your questions before you arrive, so you can settle in, relax, and enjoy everything our Grafton, Illinois winery has to offer. Take a peek before you visit, then leave your worries at the door. We’ve got the wine, the views, and the hospitality. You bring the good company!
Hours of operation:
Wednesday: 11am-5pm.
Thursday: 11am-5pm.
Friday: 11am-6pm.
Saturday: 11am-6pm.
Sunday: 11am-6pm.
Kitchen closes one hour prior.
Yes! We offer different wine tasting options. Link to our Wine Tasting Page
No. All seating is first come first serve, other than one of our Wine Tasting Packages.
Yes. We host weddings and ceremonies as well as corporate and special events. Contact us at sales@
To preserve the relaxed Vineyard experience for all guests, we limit groups to no more than 10 people except for private contracted events.
No. Prearranged Tour Groups through approved Tour Operators are allowed.
No. We provide free water and have soft drinks, wine, beer and cocktails for sale.
Please, no coolers or thermal cups. It is a violation of Illinois Liquor Law to bring outside alcohol onto the property.
No. Since we have a commercial kitchen, it is against our local health department code to bring outside food due to cross contamination.
Yes. Children must be directly supervised as we are a destination for adults to relax and unwind. We do not have a children’s menu or highchairs.
Well behaved pets on a leash are allowed on our patios. Only ADA Certified service animals that are on a leash and properly restrained are allowed inside the building.
No. Unless you have a signed contract for an event space, decorations are not allowed.
Ballons are not allowed to protect our local wildlife and environment. Candles are prohibited.
No, we do not have live music. We do have background music.
No. We provide background music set at a level that is comfortable for conversation.
No, we do not allow guests to sell or promote products or services on our property. This includes; selling tickets or charging admission for any unauthorized event on our property as well as third party sales of our wine tastings.
Yes. Guests are welcome to take photos of their visit and to share them on Social Media (Please make sure and tag us). Please be respectful of other guests when taking photos. Prior permission is required if using Grafton Winery property as a backdrop for any professional directed photography. Vineyards photos only with a reservation and a Grafton Winery employee escort.