Head to the Esplanade The Royal After a period of closure, The Royal Hotel re-opened its doors in late 2012 to the delight of locals and holiday makers alike. Owners Maria Bourke, Dane and Phillipa Shaw are the family behind Melbourne’s Walter’s Wine Bar, which has successfully operated for over 20 years in the bustling Southgate area. In a location fit for royalty, classified by the National Trust and faithfully restored to its resplendent original condition, The Royal offers a blend of relaxed elegance and quality service.
of outstanding wine and beer offerings, The Royal Hotel is now a popular dining destination. The Royal Tavern, or back bar, has been updated to offer a modern twist on Royal fare. A combination of industrial and British furnishings, the Tavern is a relaxed environment to drink and eat. The outdoor beer garden offers spectacular bay views with Melbourne CBD on the skyline, and live entertainment includes an acoustic soloist on Saturday nights and DJ on Sunday afternoons.
Chef Dane Shaw has created an exciting, modern bistro menu taking inspiration from food and people from all around the world. A wide selection of appetisers, entrees, mains, desserts and petits fours are available, they accommodate all tastes and dietary requirements.
Kirks Kirks was founded in the mid 1870s during the Victorian era. In the 1930s the then owner decided to give the hotel a face lift and added a deco facade which is what you see today. Kirks on the Esplanade is the pinnacle waterfront venue on the Mornington Peninsula. Offering breathtaking views of Port Phillip Bay, the hotel showcases a blend of old world charm with contemporary style.
Recent renovation has seen the Bistro and Victoriana Room injected with a fresh new lease on life. Combined with Dane’s incredible menu and a selection
The restaurant/bistro offers a wide variety of cuisine including fresh seafood, aged grain-fed steaks, wood fired pizza, pastas
& risotto. They offer a broad seniors and children’s menu, as well as many other dishes - both modern & traditional. An upstairs function room is available for hire with breathtaking panoramic views overlooking Port Phillip Bay. They also offer cocktail functions for 50-100 people or sit down functions for 30-80 people. The function room is great for birthdays, weddings and engagement parties. With floor to ceiling windows and an elegant dining setting, guests are encouraged to arrive before dark to enjoy the sunset. Enjoy the experience Kirks has to offer with an extensive wine list, open fires, beer garden and a sun deck.
ACCOMMODATION - FUNCTIONS - BISTRO - TAVERN - BEER GARDEN 770 Esplanade, Mornington
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