braeside brewing co, mordialloc
At this brewery you will find the most loveliest owners, amazing food, delicious beer and a gated kids corner. What more could you need?!
This brewery is a local favourite family-friendly dining spot!
Here you will find the most loveliest owners, amazing food, delicious beer and a gated kids corner. What more could you need?! How about half price kids meals on Sunday!
Throw in an outside decking area and a grass courtyard and there’s pencils and board games too!
The owners are parents, and know how hard it is to navigate a meal out with kids, so you can be assured that there is plenty of space inside - and out, for your prams; there’s plastic cups for the kids and the kids corner is jam-packed with toys like a cubby house, soft blocks and so much more.
The food is delicious - especially the wood-fired pizzas, and the kids meals are very generous sizes. It was Mamma’s duty to order the tasting paddle, to sample some of the beer on offer - and can happily report back that they are ALL delicious!
This is a great spot that the whole family will love!
the nitty gritty
43 Governor Rd, Mordialloc
OPEN
Wednesday - Sunday
12pm - 9pm
Kids meals 1/2 price on Sunday
kid friendly - highchairs - room for prams
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Mamma’s special mention
Walk off your meal and have a play down the road at the wonderful Peter Scullin Reserve
miss moose cafe, somerville
Mamma loves to discover a hidden treasure - and that is exactly what the gorgeous Miss Moose Cafe in Somerville is - a truly family friendly GEM!
Mamma loves to discover a hidden treasure - and that is exactly what the gorgeous Miss Moose Cafe in Somerville is - a truly family friendly GEM!
On the walls, along side the gorgeously painted Moose murals, you will find cute little kids coloring masterpieces proudly displayed in amongst the kids corner. Here you can choose from 1 of 5 different Moose picture to colour - plus there’s a basket of assorted toys and dolls, an old-school desk with some stuffed teddies and costumes and a blackboard with chalk that will keep the kids busy for ages!
This allows for the parents to enjoy a yummy meal and even yummier coffee! The menu offers an extensive all day breakfast plus loads of yummy Turkish bread sandwiches, wraps and fritters to name a few - plus a kids menu.
The staff here are super lovely and create a place where kids can be free to be kids - noise and all!
There’s also a lovely tree out the front and numerous picnic style tables to sit at if you would prefer to sit outdoors (just note that it is on a corner of a fairly busy road.)
the nitty gritty
1/25 Grant Rd, Somerville, 3912
OPEN
Monday - Friday
7.30am - 3pm
Saturday
7.30am - 2pm
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Mamma's special mention:
Make a day of it and head down the road to the fantastic Dinosaur World!
devilbend farm beer brewery, tuerong
Devilbend Farm Beer Brewery is a great family friendly spot that place that the whole family will love!
The Devilbend Farm Beer Brewery in Tuerong, is the perfect location for a family lunch or a drink with mates. With a rustic wood and corrugated iron shed set-up and bush scenery, you will feel like you have travelled to the country!
There’s over 10 beers on tap and dozens of local wine to check out. The focus is on ‘paddock to pint’, so they grow their hops and grains, so each batch is fresh - and Mamma can vouch for it being delicious, too!
The remnants of the former apple orchard make up the fit out of this old barn-style brewery; old pallets make up part of the live-edge bar, and logs of wood are resurfaced as funky dining tables.
You can sit indoors with a wood heater and large windows overlooking the surrounding farm, where the ingredients for the Devilbend beer is grown. Inside there is a kids corner with a soft floor mat, toys, mini chalkboard and plenty of things to colour with (in warmer months the indoor area is moved outside).
Or you can sit outside, with heaters and a firepit for those colder days. The kids can be kept busy with the outdoor playground - including an undercover tin shelter with blackboard and sandpit - there’s also a tyre swing, bikes and scooters to ride on too.
It’s a great place that the whole family will love! Even the furry kids are welcome here - with a pet station (including treats!) set up outside.
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Mamma's special mention:
Make a day of it and head down the road to the fantastic The Big Goose animal farm
cbco brewery, port melbourne
This funky shed offers a perfect setting for a family friendly sunday session!
There's nothing quite like the vibe you get at CBCo Brewery in Port Melbourne. You could spend all day sitting at a table in their open shed-like-space, with an ice-cold beverage in hand, listening to some live music (on the weekend) with your family or some friends.
This is matched with some yummy food - Mamma LOVED the burgers, the Farmhouse Pizza, and the popcorn cauliflower - YUM! There are a few kids meal options for the little ones too.
Oh and did Mamma mention that this is actually a brewery?! Where you get to taste their delicious range on tap?! Yep - grab a paddle and sample their range - you will not be disappointed!
There’s indoor and outdoor seating too, overlooking the half basketball court next door for the kids to play on!
Make this the spot for your next family-friendly Sunday session!
the nitty gritty
Open
Wednesday 3pm -7pm
Thursday 12pm - 9.30pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12 pm- 5pm
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Mamma's special mention
You cannot go to Port Melbourne and not stop in at the awesome Maritime Cove Park!
wolf of the willows, mordialloc
This relatively new taproom in the South offers some great ales and an EXTREMELY family friendly and relaxed vibe.
It doesn’t matter what the weather is doing, it is ALWAYS a good time for a locally made craft beer. This relatively new taproom in the south offers some great ales and is EXTREMELY family friendly, with a relaxed vibe. Cold weather? Sit inside by the fire. Sunny? Enjoy the space under an umbrella in the beer garden!
Try a sample paddle - it’s a great way to make your way through the different flavours on offer. They also make their own seltzers, which are delicious, with flavours like cola - ginger and lime and tropical. You can also buy spirits made from local distilleries.
To accompany your beverages, there’s amazing food from the onsite food truck VanGo. Mamma can highly recommend the Feed Me for 2 grazing board , which includes spring rolls, chicken wings, softshell mud crab sliders and pulled pork tacos - so yum!
Kids aren’t forgotten here - they have an option of nuggets and chips and mini tacos.
The staff are so lovely and it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing family lunch!
Mamma’s special mention
Keep the fun going and head down the road to the awesome Kid Factory for a play - or Peter Scullin Reserve is not far for a beach playground!
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 3pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
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bojak brewery, dandenong
This awesome family friendly brewery offers amazing beer, local spirits, a cubbyhouse and games for kids AND kids eat free on Sundays!
How good is a cold, hand-crafted pale ale on a hot day? Or perhaps you’re more of a spritzer or locally-made gin person? Whatever your tipple - BoJak has you covered!
This funky, family-owned and VERY family-friendly brewery is the perfect spot to spend a Sunday session with the family - or a weekend date, or mate night! And now, there’s even more of a reason - kids eat FREE on Sundays! With the purchase of a main meal.
Not only will you find 12 hand-crafted beers on tap, but a range of locally made spirits, wine and sodas.
The owners have a young family themselves, that’s where the name BoJak comes into play - it’s a combination of their boys names. They are aware of the requirements a family look for when heading out. Here they offer a great kids menu, with more range than just the usual nuggets. There’s a snack plate with cheese, crackers, dip, meat and fruit; fruit kebabs and more. They have a kids corner with a small table, toys, pencils, board games and action figures. And outdoors there is a fantastic Cubbyhouse the kids will LOVE. There’s also Uno, Jenga and other table games. Plus, you can test your skills at hookey!
The main menu has a great assortment of ‘bar snacks’ like pretzel bites, mac and cheese bites, loaded fries, and of course, their delicious pizzas. All produce is sourced locally where possible.
Perfect weekend spot here!
NOTE - The outdoor courtyard backs onto a main road. Close observation of small children is required.
Mamma’s special mention
Drive down the road and visit the animals at Myuna Farm - OR - head to the wonderful Dandenong Market.
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Friday 1pm - late
Saturday 12pm - late
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Kids eat FREE on Sundays (with a purchase of main meal)
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jimmy rum distillery, dromana
It’s laid back, has an amazing vibe, uses fresh, locally produced products and the staff are friendly, attentive and extremely accommodating. Oh, and they make KILLER cocktails!
Hidden away in the coastal town of Dromana, you will find this little gem. It embodies all the things that are so great about the Mornington Peninsula. It’s laid back, has an amazing vibe, uses fresh, locally produced products and the staff are friendly, attentive and extremely accommodating. Oh, and they make KILLER cocktails!
Jimmy Rum is the first dedicated rum distillery in Victoria, and Mamma can assure you - they know their stuff! You can go on a tour of the distillery and sample their products, or - you can just taste their delicious range of cocktails in the bar.
The place is super relaxed with inside and outdoor seating - even large bean bags are on offer. It is family friendly with colouring options for the kids. There isn’t a dedicated kids menu, but there is pizza, nachos and mac and cheese.
Perfect for a lazy family lunch - a date night or some drinks with girls, it’s the ultimate allrounder!
Mamma's special mention:
You can also go on a drive of a lifetime in a Lamborghini or Ferrari with Supercar Drive experiences departing from here.
nitty gritty
OPEN
Thursday -Saturday
12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm
Cellar Door Opening Times
Every day – 10 am to 5 pm
No kids menu - free parking
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boatrocker brewery, braeside
Sit outside in the sunshine sampling beer and gin and tuck into some tasty food.
Mamma can’t believe it took so long to get to this amazing place!
The vibe here is just awesome. You can sit outside in the sunshine, sampling boutique beer and craft gin - made on the premises - and tuck into some tasty food from rotating food trucks. There is also live music on occasion (keep your eyes on their socials for dates).
Mamma highly recommends ordering the sampling paddles of both the gin and the beer. It’s a great way to try what they have on offer - and they are all delicious! The raspberry gin and the Alpha Queen Pale Ale were our top picks!
They have rotating food trucks offering delicious food, all taste-tested by the lovely staff to make sure the quality is top notch. The staff are amazing, too. Full of knowledge (and love) of their products and super attentive.
Kids are very welcome; in non-Covid times they have giant games set up - like chess, Jenga and quoits ect.
Such a great place to spend a long lunch with the fam, a date-night, or drinks with your mates. Mamma can’t wait to head back and sample more (without the kids and car next time!)
Mamma's special mention: Run out some energy after lunch and head to Pencil Park or visit the dinosaurs at Garden World.
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Friday 2-11pm
Saturday 12-9pm
Sunday 12-6pm
Walk-in only, or booking available for groups of 8-10 people
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jetty road brewery, dromana
Looking for a cool spot to chill out with an ice-cold beer, to warm yourself over the open fire, and where the kids are welcome? You’ve found it!
Looking for a cool spot to chill out with an ice-cold beer, to warm yourself over the open fire, and where the kids are welcome? You’ve found it!
Jetty Road brewery serves up the tastiest beer and food, with a side of awesome atmosphere.
You can kick back and enjoy a Sunday sesh (or any day sesh) and bring the kids with you. Kids can colour and draw at the table, or let them run out their energy outdoors in the undercover cubby house area. There’s also a kids menu, too.
You’ve just gotta try the beer though, obviously! Mamma recommends the tasting paddle - so you can sample a few of the delicious brews on offer.
Mamma will be back soon to sample the rest!
Such a great family-friendly spot.
Mamma's special mention:
Head down the road for a play at the awesome Rosebud Jetty Foreshore Playspace or drop in for some mini golf at Boneo Maze Discovery Park.
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Wednesday - Thursday
4pm - 9pm
Friday - Saturday
12 -11pm
Sunday
12pm - 9pm
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phillip island winery, ventnor
Mamma loves a winery lunch outing with the family. Gorgeous open spaces, great food and a drop or two of wine. The Phillip Island Winery is definitely one of Mamma’s favourites. Grab a seat in the cozy indoor spaces with sheepskin adorning the chairs, or the outside tables where the kids can run around on the grass.
Mamma loves a winery lunch outing with the family. Gorgeous open spaces, great food and a drop or two of wine. The Phillip Island Winery is definitely one of Mamma’s favourites. Grab a seat in the cozy indoor spaces with sheepskin adorning the chairs, or the outside tables where the kids can run around on the grass.
They have a great menu! The food is incredible and they also have a kids menu AND a POOCH menu! Naww.
Oh and make sure you pop into the GORGEOUS cellar door and homewares shed - The Yards, that sits to the right of the restaurant. Good luck not wanting to buy EVERYTHING for home! Hot tip: There is a larger Yards store in San Remo if you need to stop on your way home, just sayin’…
the nitty gritty
Open Wednesday – Sunday 11.30am until 5.30pm (unless there are weddings booked)
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Mamma's special mention: There are so many great places to explore in Phillip Island - check out what else Mamma recommends here!
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green olive winery, red hill
This place has it all - and it's not the wine talking - Mamma promises!
Wineries. Surely the perfect sunny day outing for families these days - especially when they cater for the kids as well as the adults.
This place has it all - and it's not the wine talking (promise). The grounds are lovely with plenty of green grass for rolling down the hills, a (gated) dam for yabbie spotting, a TRAMPOLINE (yes) and plenty of room to move - and that's just for the kids!
For the adults the scent of delicious garlic and fresh food make you instantly hungry, the wine is amazing (pinot!) and there is a great area to buy some treats and gifts to take home as memento's. The menu is tapas with plenty of delicious options. No kids menu but the sausages, meatballs and potatoes will keep them happy. Mamma loved the service - it was a super busy day and they were so accommodating and always had a smile on their face. What a great place!
Mamma's special mention:
Make a day of it and head up early to visit the Mornington Racecourse Market! (Held on the second sunday of the month)
the nitty gritty
Lunch bookings for 4 or more 12-2.30pm (Mamma says just book anyway and get there on time - it gets VERY busy on the weekends or be prepared to wait for a bit and have a drink while you wait!)
Open 7 Days a week from 9am to 5pm Public Holidays 9am to 5pm
Christmas Day & Boxing Day Closed
Our All Day Tapas Menu is served from 9am – 4pm. Coffee, wine and dessert served until 5pm
Wine Tasting by appointment only. Wine Paddles available all day.
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