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.

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.

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.

The 98th Red Hill Show at Red Hill Showgrounds

Events
Animals, Annual Red Hill Show, Australia, Children, enjoy, Farm, Love the Pen, Market, Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill, Victoria, Weekend
Held each year on the Saturday of the March long weekend, this lively celebration of agriculture, produce competitions, rural life and community spirit offers a fun-filled day out for all ages. From traditional livestock competitions and vintage machinery to farm animals, food trucks, live music, carnival rides, cooking demos, and hundreds of creative exhibits, the Show is a colourful patchwork of everything that makes the region special.

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.