The Peacock Den

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Closed nowOpens 12pmSunday: 12pm - 10pm
381 Forest Rd, The Basin VIC 3154

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Velvet-couch cocktail den in The Basin hills. sharing plates, signature cocktails, and firelit intimacy.

Darkly intimate and deliberately unhurried. leather couches, velvet cushions, a working fireplace and soft jazz create a den-like atmosphere that feels worlds away from the suburbs. Suited to long conversations and leisurely courses over cocktails, not a quick dinner.

Curated set-price sharing menu (4/5/6 courses per person at ~$55pp); peacock-motif decor throughout; working fireplace with lounge and armchair seating; adults-only venue (16+); house-made signature cocktails including lychee martini and the Vesper; extensive wine list; evenings only Wednesday through Sunday.

Not applicable. a contemporary Modern Australian sharing-plates format with eclectic international influences rather than a specific national cuisine tradition.

Premium suburban pricing (~$55pp for 4-6 dishes, cocktails around $25 each) that divides opinion sharply. Loyal regulars feel the quality and atmosphere justify the spend; first-timers expecting generous portions can feel the value is thin. Best approached as a deliberate special-occasion splurge.

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381 Forest Rd, The Basin VIC 3154

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The Basin

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