Christmas Gift & Event Guide HOBSONS BAY 2021
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Festive Events Shops on Show Gift Guide Experience Gifts Festive Dining Taste of Hobsons Bay Festive Recipe Shopping Local
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FESTIVE EVENTS
All events are subject to current COVIDSafe restrictions. For up to date details for each event visit hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On
Explore, experience, and enjoy Hobsons Bay, a Creative City! Hobsons Bay is a Creative City, with Council rolling out activities across the community for members to enjoy and re-connect this holiday season. There will be music in the streets, art to see and heritage sites to engage with. Stay up to date with programming by signing up to the Arts & Events eNews or contacting the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre on 9932 3016. If you're in town or planning a visit we encourage you to visit the Experience Hobsons Bay website for information about things to do, see, eat and stay.
Christmas in Williamstown Visit Williamstown from 20 to 24 December from 3.30pm to 5.30pm and celebrate Christmas by the bay. Enjoy face-painters, balloon twisters, a magician, photo opportunities, and don’t miss Santa and his elves driving around the village in their vintage firetruck. Pack a picnic and soak up the live music to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Proudly supported by Williamstown Chamber of Commerce.
20-24 DECEMBER
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Take a walk around Hobsons Bay and get into the festive spirit by viewing the decorated windows of our local traders. Vote on the shops on show windows between 1 to 15 December by ‘liking’ your favourite windows on Hobsons Bay City Council Facebook or Instagram pages. Voters will go into the draw to share in $800 worth of prizes. For a full list of registered shops, competition details and terms and conditions visit www.hobsonsbaybusiness.com.au/shopsonshow
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8. Junction Beer Hall & Wine Room 9. The Music Playground 10. Positive Feeds 11. Say it Sister 12. The Sharp Kat
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13. Tom’s Thai 14. Mabel and Woods
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WILLIAM STOWN 15. Embrace Love, Life and Happiness 16. Enchanted Years 17. Hug a Mug Café 18. Kumon Williamstown Education Centre 19. Mortgage Choice Williamstown 20. Shell’s Beauty & Body Therapy 21. The WashRoom 22. Quest Williamstown North 23. The Presentation Place
GIFT GUIDE
This Christmas, shop local! After a long year, get out and rediscover Hobsons Bay’s fantastic shopping or visit our local retailers online.
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E M B R AC E LIFE , LOV E A ND H A PPINESS
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Williamstown
01. Ikou Home Fragrance and Body Care | From $20 - $60 02. Myrtle and Moss Xmas Gift Packs | From $20 - $50 03. Etikette Candles | From $35 - $60
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S AY IT S I S TE R
Newport
04. Mojo Candle Co – Cedar & Saffron | $39.90
TOAST AND HO NEY ST UDIO Spotswood 05. White Musk and Lotus Candle | $55
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B O O A N D WOO - hand poured candles and more | online only 06. Soy Wax Candles | From $12 07. Gift Packs | From $28 08. Essential Oil Rollers and Sprays | From $12.95 09 10
MA B E L A N D WOOD S Spotswood 09. Celia Loves Candles | $24.95
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JAINUS LIVING
Williamstown
10. Vine Leaf Jug| $79.95
GRACE AND WILLOW BOUT IQ UE Williamstown 11. Nudie Bath Mat, Lilac | $79.95
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Williamstown
12. Organic Indoor Plant Care | From $159.95 13. Crazy About Plants Range | From $13.99 14. Australian Design Planters & Stands | From $24.99 15 16
TOA S T A N D H ON E Y Spotswood S T U D I O 15. Terra Planter | From $160 16. Granita Planter | From $145 17
SAY IT SIST ER
Newport
17. Picnic Base Juno | $130
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CREATIVE GIFTS CARATO O NS online only 18. Watercolour Family Portraits | From $70
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20 KE R R I E G OTTLIE B SE N A RTIST online only 19. Altona Pier Rebekah’s Moon | From $20 - $50 20. Altona Beach Summer | From $20 - $50 21. Williamstown Botanical Gardens | From $20 - $50 22
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Altona North
22. Adult Watercolour Pack | $110 23. Easel & Tray | $105 24. Polymer Clay Large Pack | $65
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C H IP P I & CO AU STR A LIA ONLINE ONLY 25. Crochet Doll and Stuffed Animal Range | From $49 26. Crochet Christmas Sets | From $49 27. Crochet Rattle Rings | From $25 28
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28. Connetix Magnetic Tiles Starter Pack | $115 29. Shape Sorter | $50.99
C R E AT IO N BY SUE L AWL E R I NTE R IOR S Spotswood 30. Musk Reversible Jacket | $59.95 31. Triceratops Wooden Light | $44.95
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J E N JO G A ME S
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Altona North
32. Playroom Pack | $375 33. Rainbow Pack | $199 34. Giant 4 Hardwood | $375 BIOCASA online only
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35. Hungry Bins – Learn How to Recycle | $29.90
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SENSORY OASIS FO R K IDS
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Altona North
36. Connetix – 92 Piece Ball Run Pack | $149.95 37. Fat Brain – Dimpl Digits | $29.95 38. Addict-A-Ball | $24.95
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S A LT E R C YCLE S
Altona Meadows
39. AMPD Bros Ace-S Plus Electric Bike | $3,499 40. Zero 8 Electric Scooter| $999 41. BBB Chain Cleaner Box | $49.95
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ENC HANTED YEARS
Williamstown
42. Mini Micro Delux Scooter | $159.99
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DOGUE WILLIAM STOWN Williamstown 43. DOGUE Bolster Bed Collection |From $159.95 44. DOGUE All Natural Treat Range | From $19.95 45. DOGUE Leather Glamour Collection | From $54.95
B A R K E R S B A ZA A R online only 46. Summer Edition 2021/2022 | $5.95 47. Barkers Bazaar Annual Subscription | $24.95
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Altona
48. E&S Pullover Dress | From $90 49. E&S Silk Top | From $70 50. E&S Summer Pleated Dress | From $120
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MABEL AND WOODS Spotswood
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Williamstown
52. Flint Jacket, Decorum Top, Court Pant| From $189
51. Willow Leopard Dress | $79.95
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FASHION FOWARD
CA M M I N O S H OE S online only
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53. Foldable Leather Ballet Flat | From $199 54. Leather Sneaker | $270
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CATHERINE STO RM MILLINE RY online only
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55. Hot Pink Visor | $95 56. Pink & Black Cotton Fabric Sunhat | $120
30 16 DE S I GNS online only 57. Female Curvy Tee Essentials Bundle | $50 58. Male Trademark Tee Essentials Bundle | $50
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C RY S TA L I STIC QUA LITY CRY STAL JEWELLERY online only 59. AB Linda Earings |$35 60. Kylie Earrings – Light Pinks | $79 61. Tennis Bracelet Spectrum | $115
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CREAT IO N BY SUE LAWLER INT ERIORS Spotswood JA I N U S L IV ING Williamstown 63. Pearl Flower Earrings | $79.95
62. Ocean Turtle Charm Bracelet White Howlite | $45
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65 LOUIS JO EL ARTS & CO M M UNITY C ENTRE Altona 64. Natural Wooden Jewellery | From $15
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S PA R K LE* LISCIOUS online only 65. Budgie Earrings | $16.50
M ABEL AND WOODS Spotswood 66. Mini Gold Initial Necklace | $29.95
FACE & BODY 67
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H E M P CO AUSTR A LIA online only 67. Hemp Skincare Pack | $145 68. Beard & Face Care Pack | $115 69. Avocado & Hemp Green Clay Mask | $45
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SAY IT SIST ER
Newport
70. Lavender & Mandarin Hand Cream | From $22
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71. World of Colour Toiletry Case | $99.95
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T H E S H A RP KAT
Newport
72. Color Brillianz Christmas Pack | $66 73. Vital Nutrition Christmas Pack | $66
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B I O C A S S A online only 74. Citrus Blossom Solid Lotion | $25.90
SHELL’ S BEAUT Y & BODY Williamstown T HERAPY 75. The Skincare Company – Travel Pack | $145
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P O S IT IV E FE E D S
Newport
76. From West Footscray to Williamstown DIY Gift Box | From $30 77. Share with your Neighbour | $50 78. Just a Little Inner West Christmas | $100
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SHELL’ S BEAUTY & BODY THERAPY Williamstown 79. Shell’s Gourmet Hampers | From $40 - $90
FESTIVE HAMPERS
LIO N S C LUB OF A LTO N A INC Altona
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80. Christmas Cakes or Pudding | From $13
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82 J O S H & SUE GOUR ME T S E L EC T ION online only 81. 3 Piece Festive Gift Pack | $34.95 82. 3 Piece Jam Gift Pack | $34.95 83. 3 Piece Savoury Gift Pack | $34.95
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LIQUID GOLD
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B L ACK A RTS B E E R
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Williamstown North
85. Golden Wild Ale or Red Wild Ale | From $12
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LIQUID GOLD
GRAC E AND WILLOW BO UTIQ UE Williamstown
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86. Margarita Mixer – Mr Consistent | $39.95
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88 HUDSONS ROAD WINE AND BEER Spotswood 87. Lark Classic Cask & Glencairn Glass | $69 88. Delamere Cuvee NV with Glassware | $70 89. Hudsons Road Wine & Beer Gift Card | From $25
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THE YEAR AHEAD
90 WR I T E T H E WOR LD N OTE B OOK S online only 90. Write the World Notebook Range | $10, with the full $10 donated to charity
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C E L E S T IA L IN SIGHT online only 91. 2022 Astrology Calendar | $25 92. Zodiac Organiser | $23
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THE YEAR AHEAD
C AS BAKO R PHOTO GRAPHY online only
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93.2022 Williamstown Calendar | $20 94. Williamstown Christmas Cards Set of 4 | $12 95. Williamstown Christmas Card | $3
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HOLIDAY READING BO NNIE MAY BOOK S online only 96. Merck Gets a Friend | $21.99 97. Kiss by Kiss | $19.99 98. Jobs for Paws | $12.99
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A L IS O N S T UA RT – WR ITE R online only 99. Singapore Sapphire | $20 100. The Postmistress | $20 101. Gather the Bones | $15
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Williamstown
102. Home by Stephanie Alexander | $59.99 103. Treasure and Dirt by Chris Hammer | $32.99 104. Claris: Palace Party by Megan Hess | $24.99
WOODEN CREATIONS HAND CRAFT ED HO UND online only Irene Table | From $1,000
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M A R K E T S TA LL CO
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Brooklyn
106. Spotted Gum Bedside Table | $475 107. Two Seat Kids Table and Chairs | $575 108. Locally Made Boxed Leg Desk | $389
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JAG E R S TA N D S online only 109. Electric or Acoustic Guitar Stand | $149 each
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CLEANER & GREENER BIOCASA
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110. Home Compostable Cling Wrap | $4.99
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BIN ODOUR SO LUT IO NS online only
111. SafeWaste Wheelie Bin Latch | $16 112. Wheelie Bin Deodoriser 1kg | $25 113
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LO U IS J OE L A RTS & COMMUNIT Y CENTRE Altona 113. Beeswax Wraps | From $12 114. Beeswax Wrap Kit | From $10
EXPERIENCE GIFTS
EXPERIENCE VOUCHERS
for someone who has everything ACTIVITY
Sunseekers Melbourne | From $30 For those who love to be active and explore the shores of Hobsons Bay, purchase a Sunseekers Melbourne gift voucher this Christmas. Based at Altona Beach, Sunseekers offer Stand Up Paddling (SUP) hire and lessons for all ages and skill levels.
ACTIVITY
Clip ‘n Climb Williamstown | From $15 Come and experience the ultimate vertical challenge in a fun and safe environment. A C’nC gift voucher is the perfect present for adventure seekers. Add a ‘Leap of Faith’ too if you dare.
ACTIVITY
Climb West Climb West Melbourne is the first and only dedicated bouldering gym in Altona and Melbourne’s West. Purchase a gift voucher for a casual climb, 10 pass, or monthly membership and make somebodies day this Christmas.
ACTIVITY
Melbourne Aces | From $20 Give the gift of a Melbourne Aces membership this Christmas and enjoy the excitement of home games at Melbourne Ballpark in Altona this summer. The Melbourne Aces are a professional baseball team in the Australian Baseball League. Kids Full Season GA Membership $20.
ACTIVITY
Melbourne Seaplanes | From $125 Seaplanes offer the thrill of a water take off and landing and a range of flights to suit every budget. A Seaplanes gift voucher is perfect for anyone who has a passion for flying.
Lantern Tours
ACTIVITY
| From $36 Enjoy a truly hair raising experience visiting Hobsons Bays most haunted locations. Choose from the Ghosts of the Old City Williamstown or the Altona Homestead and gift your loved ones an experience they will never forget!
ACTIVITY
Autopia | From $100 Autopia Tours provides an extensive range of award-winning travel experiences, a perfect way to get out and explore Victoria. Offering gift vouchers from $100, a great gift idea for family, friends or corporate gifting. Valid for three years.
ACTIVITY
Brew Works Purchase a Brew Works gift voucher for the beer lover in your family this Christmas. Gift vouchers can be used to make your own brew, enjoy a drink at the bar, or stock up with take-away beer or any of our available products.
ACTIVITY
Grazeland Melbourne | From $25 Give the gift of a degustation journey. A festival of food, drink and entertainment open every weekend. Vouchers accepted at all food and drink vendors.
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
ACTIVITY
| From $120 Do you know someone interested in trying sailing? Let them learn with a voucher from Royals Training Centre. We have a range of sailing experiences available all in a fun and safe environment. All ages welcome, no prior experience needed.
CLASS
Little Art Big Art Get your little ones creative energy flowing this Christmas. Little Art Big Art gift vouchers can be used for workshops, term and online classes or art supplies.
CLASS
The Music Playground | From $50 Everyone can be musical! Grow your music potential with social, fun music experiences available for all the family. Adult workshops, kids classes, private music lessons, and more. Highly qualified, experienced teachers. Suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced musicians.
CLASS
Self Defence Hub | From $49 Enjoy building confidence and self defence abilities with a female instructor at the Self Defence Hub. Get ready to be empowered in a safe space with small group sizes and have fun doing it. The Self Defence Hub offers women only, children and mixed adult classes.
Kumon Williamstown Education Centre
CLASS
| From $70 At Kumon Williamstown, we provide Maths and English programs to pre-schoolers through to secondary school aged children. Experience the program first-hand by purchasing a gift voucher which includes a free assessment, customised study plans, worksheets for 14 days and expert instruction and guidance. CLASS
Heart of Hall For the foodie in your life, give them the gift of a cooking class this Christmas. From Asian street food to bread making, our classes are sure to inspire you in the kitchen for years to come.
ENTERTAINMENT
Sun Cinema Williamstown | From $20 Join us at Sun Cinema Williamstown, an outdoor cinema where you can enjoy movies under the stars by the sea. Get cosy in deck chairs, bean bags, or BYO seating. We even have the famous Sun choctops and popcorn.
ENTERTAINMENT
Readings Cinemas Millers Junction | From $20 Purchase a gift card for Reading Cinemas Millers Junction (Altona) this Christmas – perfect as a stocking stuffer, Secret Santa, or treat for someone you love. Enjoy the big screen and freshly made popcorn in the comfort of our plush recliners.
ENTERTAINMENT
Stellavision | $70 Purchase a gift certificate for two tickets to any Stellavision comedy event at the Newport Bowling Club for the 2022 season. (Tickets must be booked and gift certificate will be honoured in advance)
SERVICE
The Presentation Place At the Presentation Place we make it easy for you to find the perfect gift, print amazing photos or frame your favourite memories. Order a bespoke product or purchase a gift certificate and allow the recipient to complete their own project.
SERVICE
JP Evermore Photography | From $295 Give the gift of beautiful, professional portrait photography with JP Evermore Photography. Capture natural and heartfelt moments that will keep your memories alive for generations to come. We go above and beyond to ensure the whole experience is fun and exciting! Support a local photographer!
SPA
Breeze Face & Body | From $50 Pamper your loved one this Christmas with a gift voucher from Breeze Face & Body. Choose from a variety of signature treatments or simply nominate an amount to gift and allow your loved one to put together their own package. We look forward to pampering you soon xx
Three Lanterns
SPA
| From $65 Do you know someone who would love to experience a remedial massage in a beautiful, serene and relaxing environment? Three Lanterns has beautiful gift vouchers available for any lucky person in your life, so treat your friend or loved one or even yourself.
SPA
Lavanya Spa Retreat | From $80 ‘Be kind to yourself’ is the mantra at Lavanya, and a luxurious treatment for a loved one is the perfect gift after lock-downs and stressful times. Offering massage, organic facials and body treatments our gift vouchers come lovingly presented.
SPA
Relax and Play | $200 After endless lockdowns and the toll of home schooling, parents deserve to relax while the kids play! Our $200 gift voucher includes a shellac pedicure, express facial, 2 x kids play entry, $100 dinner voucher, and a complimentary glass of champagne. Value: over $270.
ACCOMMODATION
Captains Retreat | From $185 Award-winning boutique accommodation featuring either 1-3 bedroom Apartments, Penthouse apartments, Cottages, or Rooms/ Suites in a beautifully renovated Victorian home. Most with water views and close proximity to shops, restaurants and yacht clubs of historic Williamstown. ACCOMMODATION
Punthill Apartments Williamstown | From $185 per night Visit Punthill Apartments in Williamstown for a relaxing stay. Apartments are only a short stroll away from cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and the Bay. Offering studio, one and two bedroom apartments, ideal for all group types.
ACCOMMODATION
Quest Williamstown North | From $200 Treat your family and friends to a relaxing night away at Quest Williamstown North by purchasing them a Gift Voucher this Christmas. Our double storey townhouses overlook the stunning Jawbone Reserve and are perfect for a post-lockdown night away.
ACCOMMODATION
Aligned Corporate Residences Williamstown | From $245 Experience a night away at our beautiful waterfront location surrounded by local cafes and restaurants and walk to local shopping.
SERVICE
Excell Security | From $100 Home Security Gift Vouchers from Excell Security for home security solutions including alarm installation, CCTV cameras and security patrols. Protect your family and loved ones with the gift of safety and security.
FESTIVE DINING book a table or special takeaway feast for your festive occasion
FESTIVE DINING SPOTSWOOD
Grazeland Discover a festival of food, drink and entertainment with over 50 food vendors housed in repurposed shipping containers showcasing their unique and varied offerings with eye-popping design. This unique outdoor dining experience is open every weekend.
SPOTSWOOD
Spotswood Hotel It’s that wonderful time of the year! Secure your festive reservation at the local’s local, Spotswood Hotel! From a family dinner to a corporate bash, book your spot in either one of our two beer gardens this summer!
NEWPORT
Junction Beer Hall & Wine Room Celebrate the festive season at Junction Beer Hall & Wine Room. With 16 rotating craft beer taps, comprehensive wine list and delicious gastro pub fare you’ll be wanting to settle in for a long overdue session. Book a lunch for 10+ in December (Tuesday – Friday) and receive a bottle of prosecco on the house!
NEWPORT
Checkers Catering Checkers Catering Festive fare – Christmas cakes, puddings, pork and veal terrine, turkey galantine with sage and black cherry, grazing boxes. Catering for weddings and all social events.
WILLIAMSTOWN
Lower West Side Wine Bar Lower west side wine bar is your local wine bar and kitchen in the west. European inspired food and an extensive selection of quality local and international wines.
WILLIAMSTOWN
Porters This Christmas lunch Porters are offering a 4 course banquet to share with friends and family. Our head chef has designed a menu with a combination of courses ready to heat and serve within 30 minutes that will take all the hard work out of Christmas Day.
WILLIAMSTOWN
Customs House Hotel It’s been a long time between drinks so let’s celebrate at Customs House Hotel with the best parmas in town, cold beer on tap, juicy steaks & seafood. Specialising in Christmas breakups, birthday parties & functions for small and large groups.
WILLIAMSTOWN
Ragusa Republika Ragusa specialises in traditional Croatian cuisine. Not only do we provide a classy dining experience but will also assist you with your special event creating a wonderful atmosphere and special menu for family and friends.
WILLIAMSTOWN
Tazet Bar & Grill Enjoy Middle Eastern food with a twist at Tazet Bar & Grill. With a beer garden at the back it is the perfect setting for a cold beer or wine with friends while enjoying kebabs, meat & salad, HSP’s and twisty potatoes.
WILLIAMSTOWN
Hug a Mug Café Available for breakfast or lunch, Hug a Mug café offers a wide selection of dishes from nourish bowls to sandwiches and burgers or Indian specialties. Stop by on your morning walk or meet a friend for a much needed catch up.
FESTIVE DINING @ HUG A MUG ALTONA CAFE Saint Germain Plan a festive gathering this holiday season at Saint Germain and feel as though you have been swept away to Byron Bay. With a menu full of tasty share plates, it is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy some cocktails while catching up with friends.
ALTONA
Piggy Smalls Altona ‘Tis the season for a bit of indulgence! Get in the spirit and enjoy a candy cane or gingerbread milkshake and a festive burger (Pulled pork with cranberry apple sauce or pulled beef). Vegan options are also available.
ALTONA NORTH
Sweet Rice Thai Restaurant Available for dine in or takeaway, enjoy the complex interplay and delicately balanced flavours of Sweet Rice Thai cuisine with family and friends.
ALTONA NORTH
Grand Star Receptions Grand Star Receptions invites you to join us for our Christmas Lunch Saturday, 25 December 2021 from 11.30am – 4pm in The Christmas Imperial Room at 499 Grieve Parade, Altona North.
LAVERTON
Seven Star Chinese Hot Pot Unite friends and family over traditional Chinese hotpot dining with fresh ingredients cooked at your table at Seven Star Chinese Hotpot.
TASTE OF HOBSONS BAY
The team at Open Kitchen have unlocked Hobsons Bay’s best kitchens. Watch the videos below as some of the best chefs in Hobsons Bay open their kitchen to yours.
Oye Bombay
Birdcage Cafe & Little Roseberry Cafe
Hobsons Bay Hotel
Santorini
Crowded House
Cheeky Chewies
Baltyk Deli
Pizza D’Asporto
FESTIVE RECIPES Try this recipe from Heart of Hall for your next festive gathering
RECI P E BY HEART OF HALL
RECIPES
Meringue Roulade with a Rhubarb, Ginger and Strawberry Compote INGREDIENTS: • 6 large egg whites • 300g caster sugar • 1tsp white wine vinegar • 3 rhubarb stalks, washed and chopped roughly • 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen) • 1 small peice of fresh ginger (grated) or 1sp ginger (ground) • 1 lime, zested and juiced • 250ml fresh cream, whipped • 1tsp vanilla bean extract • 1 tsp icing sugar
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 150C. Line a large baking tray/swiss roll tin with baking paper. 2. Prepare the roulade by whisking the egg whites until they begin to change to a white colour. 3. Gradually add the caster sugar a tablespoon at a time and the vinegar half way through mixing. 4. Whisk until mixture is still (at least 5 minutes). 5. Pour the mixture out over the baking tin and use a spatula to flatten the mixture. Bake in oven for 25 mins - 30 minutes. 6. Meanwhile make the compote by combining the rhubarb, strawberries, suagr, ginger, and lime in a large saucepan and allow to come to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook out for 10 minutes. 7. When the roulade has cooled, turn it upside down and top with cream and the compote. Roll the roulade in one direction before slicing to serve.
SHOP LOCAL
Discover something new at one of Hobsons Bay’s local shopping precincts
SHOPPING PRECINCTS
Williamstown Spend the day enjoying the wide variety of shops throughout Douglas Parade, Ferguson Street and waterfront Nelson Place. From specialty plant stores and homewares to designer boutiques, you never know what you might find around the next corner. The selection of retail is split between an eclectic mix of owner operated shops and brand name franchises offering the best of both worlds.
Spotswood Once a quiet industrial hub, Spotswood has quickly become a thriving suburb with loads on offer just 7km from the city and nestled between bustling Williamstown and Yarraville. Visit Hudsons Road and enjoy a spot of shopping as you work up an appetite in this foodie haven. From chic fashion to hand painted planters and botanical wares, the shops of Spotswood are sure to delight.
Newport Newport village sits on both sides of Newport train station. Hall Street on the east side of the tracks features a selection of retail shops and hospitality businesses while Mason Street and Williamstown Road offer a selection of traditional fresh food stores, cafes and services. Tucked away deep into Newport is lesser known Challis Street shops which features beautiful homewares and flowers among other specialty services.
Altona Traditional strip shopping is alive and well in Pier Street, Altona. All the traditional services you would expect from a retail hot spot can be found here – from fresh food stores and supermarkets to florists and dollar shops. Plan one of your visits on a Tuesday to peruse the Altona Beach Market which features fresh food stalls, brica-brac and local arts and crafts.
SHOPPING PRECINCTS
South Kingsville Located on Vernon Street just off Blackshaws Road, South Kingsville is a shopping strip with a number of intriguing local businesses. From a specialty yarning store and fresh made pretzels to a feast worthy selection of cafes & restaurants this tight knit strip of shops is worth the visit.
Laverton Home to Melbourne’s cheapest jeans at Double CC Jeanery, Laverton offers a variety of shops and eateries that will impress your taste buds but won’t stretch the budget. Visit Laverton to find specialty goods to create the perfect hamper for the inspired chef. For more information on the shopping villages of Hobsons Bay visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/Experience/Local-Shopping
Thank you for supporting local this Christmas. From us to you, we wish you a safe and happy holidays!
For summer events calendar visit the website
www.experiencehobsonsbay.com Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre Local people, local knowledge Phone 9132 4310 1 Syme St, Williamstown VIC 3016