The Hidden Kitchen

Food & Drink
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At The Hidden Kitchen, they believe breakfast should be bold, honest, and served with heart. Every day from 8am to 2pm, their kitchen turns out piping hot cooked breakfasts alongside a mouth-watering selection of sandwiches, wraps, rolls, and fresh salads. Their award-winning homemade pies, pasties, sausage rolls, and house-made sweet treats have earned loyal fans—and a few gold medals too.

St Andrews Kitchen

Food & Drink
Beach, Cafe, Coffee, Eat, enjoy, Food, Kitchen, Local, Love the Pen, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, St Andrews Beach, Weekend
There’s something about St Andrews Beach that feels different from the rest of the Peninsula. The air is saltier, the dunes rise higher, and the ocean doesn’t ask for your attention — it takes it. At the gateway to this rugged stretch of coast, you’ll find a modest 80s brick veneer, part of a tiny hamlet of local shops.

Indian Villa Dromana

Food & Drink
Chicken, dromana, Food, Indian Food, Indian Villa, Kitchen, Local, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Punjab, Restaurant, Tandoori, Wine
From the bustling streets of Punjab to the breezy shores of the Mornington Peninsula, Indian Villa is more than a restaurant. It’s a story of two friends, Harry and Amid, who brought with them not only their culinary skill but also the spirit of hospitality deeply woven into Indian culture. With two restaurants — one in Dromana and one in Rye — they’ve created places where heritage, flavour, and community come together in every shared meal.

The Kitchen

Food & Drink
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For the past few years, whenever we’ve travelled the long sweep of Point Nepean Road — which is often — one little shopfront has always hummed out to us. A flicker of light, a kind of beacon in the sea. Blink and you’ll miss it — a dark corner store wedged between Rosebud, Capel Sound and Rye — but once you’ve noticed it, you can’t unsee it.

JimmyRum Distillery

Distillers, Food & Drink
Bar, Beer, Chicken Ribs, Croquettes, Distillery, Dog Friendly, Drinks, dromana, Food, Friday, Garden, James McPherson, jimmy rum, Jimmy Rum Distillery, Mornington Peninsula, Pork Belly, Rum, Saganaki, Snacks, Steak Night, Wine
Located in the bustling commercial district of Dromana, Jimmy Rum Distillery stands out as a unique gem. It's not just a haven for rum enthusiasts but a place that offers a unique blend of culinary delights, spirited beverages, and a lively yet laid-back atmosphere. As the first dedicated craft rum distillery in Victoria, it's a testament to the passion and creativity of its founder, James McPherson, fondly known as Jimmy.

Secret Stash Beer Festival & Whisky Tasting at Red Hill Brewery

Events
Beer, Brewery, Food, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill, Victoria, Weekend
The Head Brewer David Golding will host sessions of guided vertical tastings over the weekend. Delving into his cellars to share rarities from the past decade, a special feature on Stouts, with a very special release of a whisky barrel aged Imperial Stout, a collaboration with Chiefs Son Distillery, who are joining us for a special tasting event.