Food & Drink

Every Wednesday through winter, Jetty Road Brewery in Dromana hosts a lively trivia night from 6:30pm. Test your general knowledge over fresh craft beers and hearty pub fare in the taproom's warm surrounds.... Free to enter and open to all, it's a great way to spend a midweek evening on the Peninsula — whether you're a trivia champion or just there for the atmosphere.

Rare Hare at Jackalope Hotels invites food lovers to their hands-on school holiday cookie making class — a delightfully messy and delicious experience in the Merricks North kitchen. Learn professional... decorating techniques, bake a batch of beautifully iced biscuits, and take your creations home. Classes are held on selected dates in July; bookings essential as numbers are strictly limited.

Every Friday and Saturday night through winter, the Portsea Hotel hosts live acoustic performances from 6pm — a warm and welcoming way to spend an evening at one of the Peninsula's most iconic pubs.... Local and touring singer-songwriters fill the front bar and beer garden with music while guests enjoy pub meals and cold drinks. Free entry, all welcome.

Every Saturday in August, Red Hill Candle Co. & Perfumery hosts a Bottomless Brunch combining a guided perfume-making session with free-flowing beverages and a seasonal brunch menu. Starting at 10:30am,... it's a brilliantly indulgent way to spend a winter Saturday — scent-blending, eating, drinking and enjoying the warm, creative atmosphere of the Red Hill studio.

Start your winter morning at Alba Thermal Springs with Brunch Thyme — a seasonal bathing and dining experience that combines soaking in the geothermal pools with a warming brunch spread. Think crumpets,... seasonal produce and restorative hot drinks enjoyed poolside in the crisp Peninsula air. Available throughout the winter season, it's the most indulgent way to begin a weekend on the Peninsula.