The Kitchen

Food & Drink
Bar, Beach, Cafe, Coffee, dinner, Eat, fireplace, Food, Kitchen, Local, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Parma, Restaurant, The Kitchen, tootgarook, Weekend, Wine
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.

AFL Grand Final at The Continental Sorrento

Events
Eat, enjoy, footy, Game, Grand final, Local, Love the Pen, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Restaurant, Sorrento, Victoria, Weekend
The Conti is your home ground this AFL Grand Final Day. From 1 pm, kick off with live and loud pre-game entertainment across the Beer Garden, Conti Bar, and Promenade. At 2:30 pm, watch the first bounce on big screens in every space so you will not miss a second. Settle in with delicious pub classics and your go-to game day pours while soaking up the finals atmosphere.

Tapas & Takeover with Bass & Flinders Distillery

Events
Bass and Flinders Distillery, Gin, Mornington Peninsula, night, Tapas, The kitchens, tootgarook
We’re thrilled to once again welcome Bass & Flinders Distillery, one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most celebrated producers of handcrafted spirits, for an evening of exceptional gin and food. And this time, the night will be personally hosted by Hollie Klintworth, CEO of Bass & Flinders, who will guide you through each of the gins and share the stories behind them.

Discover the Art of Gin-Making: Gin Masterclass at Bass & Flinders Distillery

Latest Scoops
Cellar Door, dromana, enjoy, Local, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Weekend
There’s something magical about crafting something with your own two hands—and when it comes to gin, the magic is all in the mix. During this immersive two-hour masterclass, you’ll learn the secrets of this beloved spirit while crafting your very own bottle of bespoke gin, tailored entirely to your personal taste.

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.