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
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.

Bathe in Cinema – The Peanut Butter Falcon at Peninsula Hot Springs

Events
Bathe in Cinema, cinema, Fingal, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula Hot springs, Restaurant, Victoria, watch
Our Winter Warmers series celebrates resilience, connection, and finding joy in unexpected places, perfectly paired with geothermal bathing and the tranquil surrounds of Peninsula Hot Springs. Join us every Thursday night throughout the month and unwind as you watch your favourite stories unfold on the big screen, while soaking under the stars.

InterContinental Sorrento

Food & Drink, Retreat, Wellbeing
Accommodation, Australia, Beach, Continental Sorrento, Hotel, Local, Love the Pen, Luxury, Mornington Peninsula, Penthouse, Restaurant, Sorrento, Victoria, Walks, Weekend
In the picturesque seaside town of Sorrento, the InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula stands as a living testament to vision, innovation, and enduring charm. Since its inception in 1875, this iconic hotel has been a symbol of hospitality and sophistication.

Alatonero

Food & Drink
Alatonero, Beach, Coffee, Family, Food, Friends, greek, Kitchen, Local, lunch, McCrae, Mornington Peninsula, Restaurant, Saltwater, Wedding, Weekend, Wine
A long-term love affair with Santorini, and a passion for Greek food, has brought a new culinary vibe to the Mornington Peninsula. Across the road from the McCrae lighthouse (at what was The Pavilion), Alatonero is giving diners the opportunity to enjoy well known and much loved Greek delicacies. With an impressive resume in the food world, and with energy and drive to burn, Jacqui Poulier found the perfect location for her new venture, where she has brought to life her love of food, cooking, people and stories. The restaurant is light, bright, open and airy with a fresh sea breeze that drifts through the open plan dining area.

The Diggers at Heronswood

Gardens
Cafe, Diggers, Garden, Gardening, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Nursery, Peninsula, Plants, Restaurant, Shop
Nestled in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, The Diggers at Heronswood stands as a beacon of Australian gardening folklore and a testament to the enduring passion for preserving our natural heritage. This enchanting haven, with its lush gardens and historic architecture, offers a sanctuary where the beauty of nature and the wisdom of sustainable gardening come together.