With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking where to spend the day celebrating one of the greatest male figures in our lives. I sometimes feel they don’t always get the recognition they deserve, so this year, we’ve put together the ultimate list of where to spoil dad this year in Melbourne.
CBD & SURROUNDING SUBURBS
Garden State Hotel (CBD)
- 12pm – 2.30pm
- 3 course sharing menu in The Garden Grill
- 2.30pm-5.30pm
- Beer and spirit tasting
- Over 30 craft beers and spirits on show
- Receive 5 complimentary tokens on entry to redeem for beer or spirit samples at our producer stands
- Complimentary cheese boards from 4 local regions
- Cost – $55pp
- Bookings – 03 8396 5777 | Details available online
Photo via Garden State Hotel
Showcars Melbourne Father’s Day Car & Bike Show (St Kilda)
- Enjoy an afternoon with the whole family at this free event including live music, kids entertainment, shopping and eating
- 10am – 5pm
- Acland Street Village
- Free Entry
Sarti Restaurant & Bar (CBD)
- 12pm – 2.45pm
- Three course lunch + a glass of wine
- Cost – $78pp
- Bookings – Click Here
St. Jerome’s – The Hotel (CBD)
- Why not do something a bit different and indulge in a bit of glamping right in the heart of the CBD
- Complimentary cut & shave from ‘Men+Co’ pop-up barber shop
- Complimentary breakfast delivered to your tent
- Sweets on arrival from 3-5pm
- Complimentary cocktail during cocktail hour (5-7pm)
- Complimentary game of ten-pin bowling at Strike Bowling
- Custom-made dessert from Gelato Messina delivered to your tent (1 per tent)
- Complimentary Sleep-time T2 Tea delivery service
- Complimentary guided morning meditation class
- Complimentary sauna sessions in our infrared sauna
- Rooftop BBQ at the General Store
- Upgraded premium craft esky
- Late check-out of 1pm
- Socks pack from Mr Simple & Melbourne Central shopping voucher
- Cost – Starting at $390/night
- Bookings – Click Here
Photo via Melbourne Central
MORNINGTON PENINSULA & SURROUNDING SUBURBS
True South (Black Rock)
- 1pm – 3pm
- Buffet Lunch including Argentinean meats cooked on the balcony, salads, chips, sides and craft beer & cider
- Cost – $80 Adults | $30 for under 15
- Bookings – Click Here
Lindenderry at Red Hill (Red Hill)
- Fathers Day Pig & Pinot Lunch
- 12pm – 3pm
- Three course shared style lunch + wine or beer on arrival
- Cost – $95 Adults | $35 Kids
- Bookings – Click Here
Boneo Maze Father’s Day BBQ (Fingal)
- 10am – 5pm
- Full day of activities including mini golf, 2 metre tall hedge maze, scavenger hunts, vintage carousel rides, jumping castle plus lawn games (chess, hookey, connect four)
- BBQ includes steak, burgers, sausages, veggie burgers, salad, jacket potatoes
- Cost – Family ticket $60 (2 Adults, 2 Kids) | Adults $18 | Seniors $16 | Children $15
- Bookings – Click Here
Photo via Visit Mornington Peninsula
Port Phillip Estate
- Dining Room
- Three course choice menu |$85 per adult
- Two course menu | $35 per child
- Cellar Door Kitchen
- Three course menu with a selection of small tastes, shared plates, sides and dessert | $65 per adult
- Two course menu | $22 per child
- Bookings – 03 5989 4444 | Website
Photo via Port Phillip Estate