Lovely farm setting looking out to swan bay. We were met by friendly staff and were glad to see the…read morewarm and homely pavilion. Entree of soup + dumplings made with farm produce. Tick Mains of farm eye fillets and chicken gnocch goats with cheese. Tick tick Desert was sticky date and creme brûlée. Great finish to our unplanned visit to the Bellerine peninsula. Thanks for the hospitality gets our recommendation

Booked a large group lunch for an event with Basils. Explicitly confirmed that we would be seated…read morein the Pavilion and able to have drinks after lunch multiple times. They then called the day before the event and pulled the rug out from under us saying a wedding had booked out the entire venue, we'd been moved and drinks post could no longer happen. We tried to be civil and find a solution. There was no explanation for how they forgot there was a wedding on, not even an apology from Greg. The last part is what really kills me. If you work with this guy and think he's a twat, please take this as confirmation - your view is correct.

Scotchmans has a great range of wine - there's bound to be something for all tastes and budgets…read morehere. The entry level range has a few options that taste well beyond what the price tag signifies, and they just keep getting better from there. Plus, they have a warehouse sale a few times a year which is full of locals who know they're onto a bargain. Follow their lead if you see this on when you pop in - you can have a tasting down there too. Bonus.

Delicious wine, lovely service and a beautiful space. Warehouse sale is amazing value. Worth a…read morevisit!

Gorgeous winery, delectable food and seriously good wine. Easily some of the best Pinot Noir you'll…read morefind in the region. Great hosts.

Wines are all top-notch (and some a massive bargain considering the quality!), situated in a…read morebeautiful property, with warm and friendly cellar door staff (shout out to Jason - knows his stuff and is up for a chat!). They do lunches and dinners there too, but book out especially in nice weather, so plan ahead.

First stop as part of our winery tour and what a great place to be. Lovely wines our favourite…read morebeing the Rose and Sparkling Pinot enjoyed a glass of Rose outdoors within the outdoor area which provided some great views of their lovely garden and winery. Was peaceful and perfect. Our hostess was nice and provided us with great service and was accomodating. Would revisit for lunch to enjoy the beautiful views

Lovely little spot in Moorrooduc, and a great down-to-earth smaller winery with a small range of…read morefantastic wines available for tasting. Quality really is up there - as James Halliday agrees, with some great reviews given out to Phaedrus in the new Wine Companion. The co-winemaker (along with his wife) served us with a refreshing laid-backness to explaining his wine-making and ethos. The wines are grouped in 3 price ranges, so there's something for everyone, however at $26 the 2013 Pinot Noir (Pinots being the main reason we come to the Peninsula) was what went home with us this time.

A great little cellar door. If you're in the area, drop in. They have a function centre/reception…read moreroom/meeting room. However, it is all glass. VERY hot in summer (and I assume cold in winter). The staff know their stuff and are happy to spend time explaining the great wind they produce.

Came here for a wine lunch with my MIL and some of her friends. The difference here is the staff…read moreand atmosphere. A singing duo was playing 90s and early 2000s favorites. One of the women working the bar took a few minutes out to explain about their varietals. I recommend the tasting menu. The whole table needs to do it but its the best way to try a little bit of everything. If you want to go ala carte I recommend the flatbread pizzas! For wines try the sparkling blanc de blanc!

So, this place opened up last year and I came here with my old work-mates because they were both…read moregetting married and wanted to see them before they made it official. All the way up here in Geelong and if your passing by, come have a crack at this place only after you've read what my experience were. This place is pretty much all about drinking cider! We had to wait an hour to get a seating to place a meal but we were outside in the front drinking cider and talking to pass the time. It got to the point that it was extremely annoying that we just wanted to walk out. This isn't a really famous restaurant so why did we have to wait that long to get a seating?? After that it was a further 45 minute wait for our food and for the price we are paying.... it wasn't a lot. Fine dining at its best! Ha, and the cooks look like they were having a good time working at a normal pace. This is the first time I've seen cooks relaxed at work. Your not here for the food, your here for the cider, socialising, being outdoors and the view. If your not one to wait and is impatient I recommend that you don't come here or at least have a try before you definitely say no to this place. I must say those, on a good sunny day, this place is great for the views.

We were already fans of this cider, having discovered it at several wine festivals over the past…read morefew years. Obviously they've come leaps and bounds, because Flying Cider now has their own beautiful restaurant/bar on the Bellarine Highway. They have some selections on tap that you can't get anywhere else - we tried a ginger and chill infused cider that was *excellent* - but their basics are all pretty darn great too. (Nice crisp and dry - no over-saturation of sweetness here = my kind of cider). Inside looks like a great space for lunch, and outside a plush green lawn and tables makes it easy to enjoy a glass of great cider in the sun.

A wonderful range of interesting wines by the glass and bottle, perfectly serviced by two very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly women and their helpers who really know their stuff. What more could you ask for? Well, how about we throw in a good range of craft beers, some excellent cheese, smallgoods, and other snacky type things for sale, and very tasty shareplates that match the gorgeous wines perfectly. This place is a real survivor in an area where businesses turn over on a regular basis; all you need to do is go in, grab a glass and a shareplate and you'll know why. To make an evening of it, enjoy a pre-dinner drink and snack here, then grab a bottle or two and head next door to Sisco's for some excellent pizza and pasta. This is as good a wine bar as you'll find anywhere.