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How we read reviews →Bellarine Peninsula wine bar with live music, tapas share plates, and a garden that earns return visits.
A quirky heritage manor house set within the Oakdene Estate vineyard, with multiple dining rooms (the Atrium, Pam's Lounge), a garden courtyard, and fireplaces in winter. Live music. guitarists, pianists, and occasional singers. runs most sessions. The Atrium can get loud when the music is on; Pam's Lounge is more intimate. Outdoor garden is the summer highlight.
Weekly live music acts across multiple styles (guitar, piano, vocals). Multiple private dining rooms bookable for functions. QR-code table ordering eliminates split-bill issues for groups. Courtesy shuttle service to Ocean Grove ($5pp) and Barwon Heads ($10pp). Bottomless brunch packages available. Situated within Oakdene Estate. cellar door wines on the list alongside other regions. Themed event nights (Thai nights, pasta nights, Drag Bingo).
Not a single-cuisine venue. the menu blends modern Australian share plates with Asian fusion influences, reflecting a contemporary gastropub approach rather than a heritage cuisine tradition.
Share plates and drinks run to around $90 per head for a full evening. The $45pp social grazing package for groups represents strong value given the volume of food. Bottomless brunch received mixed feedback on value. opinions vary. The two-course banquet option for events is considered generous by most who've tried it.
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