Eat. PHILLIP ISLAND

Bright, fun and friendly, Bang Bang Bar and Food is the place to go to with your best crew for fresh beers.

For a night out, the Wooli Tavern boasts fantastic food, beer on tap, beautiful local wines, cocktails and live entertainment.

Right on the water Saltwater Phillip Island boasts views of the Phillip Island bridge and a menu of seaside favourites.

Phillip Island Chocolate Factory is a chocoholic’s dream. Watch chocolate being made, create chocolate art, indulge at the cafe and don’t forget to stock up for home.

If you are in need of a caffeine fix, Expresso 3925 is a coffee aficionado’s heaven, or take a drive up to Churchill Island’s Cafe and enjoy the picturesque views to enjoy a cake and coffee or a farm-fresh all-day breakfast menu.

Eat and drink your way through Phillip Island and surrounds! Offering cute cafes, modern eats, waterfront restaurants, funky cocktail bars, traditional pubs, wineries and breweries, you’ll be sure to find something that suits everyone’s needs.

Go Italian at Pinos Trattoria, which has long been a Cowes favourite, or head to Isola di Capri which greets you with a welcoming atmosphere and Italian family charm. Keeping it international, Anerie offers a little touch of France on Phillip Island, where you can expect menu du jour in a warm and cosy setting, with everything from coffee and croissants to champagne and oysters. For authentic Greek cuisine in the heart of Cowes, family-owned and operated Banis Kitchen is a favourite amongst locals.

The Waterboy Café, G’day Tiger and M&O Café bring a dash of the Melbourne café scene to the island.

Located on the Esplanade, The Tipsy Cowe is the newest edition to the Cowes night scene, offering a range of delicious dishes, all created fresh in-house daily and served with flair, alongside a range of cocktails.

For something off the beaten track, check out Wild Food Farm and Cafe at Rhyll. Enjoy breakfast on the veranda at their homestead café or take a walk through the farm and learn about the native food trail.

For waterfront dining on the Cowes Foreshore head to Hotel Phillip Island, North Pier Hotel or Beach HQ to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner with sumptuous views over Western Port.

• Hill Top Meats is a family run business bringing you the very best in Grass Fed and Free Range Meats.

• Omaru is a farm store stocking fresh and pickled vegetables, jams and chutneys.

• Phillip Island Strawberries is the island’s first strawberry and produce farm where you can pick your own or buy prepackaged ones. (Seasonal only).

• Bass Strait Direct is where you will find fresh local seafood straight off the boatplucked from Bass Strait daily.

At Omaru Cafe and Farm Store buy fresh eggs, honey and more, directly from the farm produce store.

The Store is a one stop shop for all your local gourmet staples. Grab a coffee and a pie, or collect sourdough, cheeses, doughnuts, fruit, vegies, flowers, plants, and much more.

For the freshest fish and chips, head to San Remo Fisherman’s Co-op with stunning views over the very waters where your meal was caught.

San Remo Hotel sources produce to execute their bistro menu, including Gippsland porkbelly sliders and beer-battered Bass Strait gummy fillets. The Westernport Hotel is where you can enjoy traditional pub fare, cold beers, and a range of local live music acts on weekends. Signature cocktails, fish tacos and a coastal island vibe make Kelp one of San Remo’s hottest and newest destinations to dine and imbibe.

For a post or pre-beach time snack, Smith’s Bar and Beach Food offer a range of goodies including great coffee, delicious pastries, wraps, vegan treats and a selection of local products and produce.

• IGA San Remo has an ever increasing focus on local produce from oil, honey and seafood, to in-store hydroponic lettuce. Or the Corner Dispensary for a range of organic produce and eco-friendly products.

• Discover seafood delights to cook at home from the San Remo Fisherman’s Co-op or Bass Strait Direct (Newhaven) where you’ll find fresh local seafood plucked from Bass Strait daily.