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Penny Young

22 Young St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

Recommended by 59 people

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22 Young St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

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+61 3 9326 2999
HoursMonday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Penny Young

Moonee Ponds gathers at Penny Young for wood-fired pizzas, rotating craft taps, and effortless group celebrations. Part bottle shop, part heated beer garden, it shifts easily from casual afternoon pints to full-blown milestone dinners. Regulars drop in for spicy margaritas and charred pepperoni pies, while the dedicated private dining room and lounge setup handles large parties with custom music, projector setups, and attentive floor staff. The kitchen keeps tables covered with blistered crusts, gamberi with fresh pesto, and braised pork belly over potato cream.

  • Event space with lounge: Combines private dining with a mingling lounge, dedicated AV projector access, and personal playlist control.
  • Craft beer and wood-fired pies: Heated outdoor beer garden backed by a wood-fired oven and roughly a dozen rotating craft beer lines.
  • End-to-end event coordination: On-site coordination takes care of decor staging, personalized name cards, and tailored banquet menus.
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Why Guests Choose Penny Young

Discover why guests choose Penny Young for milestone celebrations, private functions, and relaxed social sessions.

  • Dual Dining and Lounge Function Space

    A private function space combining a dining area and an adjoining lounge provides room for dining, mingling, and custom music or AV setup.

    We were allowed to use the projector and have our own music or use their music.

    Wayne Mangion

  • Hands-On Event Planning & Bespoke Details

    Dedicated function coordination takes care of planning details, menu requirements, and custom touches like personalised place settings.

    Their attention to detail extended to organising personalised name cards for each guest—a thoughtful touch that elevated the evening.

    Jessica Poon

  • Stress-Free Hosting and Coordination

    Attentive event managers and efficient bar staff keep functions running seamlessly so hosts can enjoy their celebrations without stress.

    Dealing with Mia meant I didn't have to worry about a thing, and I was able to enjoy the event too without any stress.

    Rachel Germantsis

  • Milestone Hospitality You Feel Proud Sharing

    High-touch dining and attentive hospitality deliver an elevated restaurant experience that leaves a lasting impression on guests.

    All of my guests had a fabulous time, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a milestone.

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  • Vibrant Bar Atmosphere for Social Evenings

    A lively bar setting paired with engaging bartenders and signature cocktails sets the stage for evening catch-ups and celebrations.

    I came in on Saturday to a fun, lively, and busy atmosphere. I went to the bar and was welcomed by two amazing bartenders Dylan and Matt who had a laugh with me and recommended an incredible drink.

    Bill

  • Craft Beer Garden & Wood-Fired Pizza Setting

    A covered, heated beer garden attached to the bottle shop pairs around 12 rotating craft taps with wood-fired pizza for casual gatherings.

    Penny Young, bottle shop and beer garden. Outstanding beer selection, as well as wine, and the beer garden has approximately 12 rotating taps, cocktails, diverse wine lists, large amount of seating with cover and heating, and a huge pizza oven.

    Tim Webb

Guest favorites from our kitchen and wood-fired oven

  • Pepperoni pizza

    Pepperoni pizza and pasta was so delicious too.

    Lara Lee

  • Pork belly with potato cream

    We ordered pork belly with potato cream. The flavour melted away in the mouth.

    Lara Lee

  • Gamberi pizza

    Then pizza capriciossa and a gamberi pizza. The pizza was exactly how I love to eat it - wood-fired, well cooked, and great fresh toppings. The pesto on the gamberi was great.

    cathy oliva

  • Papperdale pasta with mushroom and truffles sauce

    I ordered the papperdale pasta with mushroom and truffles sauce and ended with a fondue chocolate dessert 🤤

    Sambo Da Cambo

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful event hospitality touches that relieve host stress and elevate milestone celebrations.

  • Personalised Place Cards & Dietary Coordination

    Event coordinators personally manage dietary requirements in advance and provide custom name cards for every guest at the table.

  • Full Decor Staging & Pack Down Assistance

    Hosts can bring their own event styling or decor, with staff taking care of precise set up to exact instructions as well as end-of-event pack down.

  • Dedicated Mingling Lounge within Private Room

    The private celebration space pairs a seated dining setup with an adjoining cocktail lounge, giving guests room to mingle without leaving the private event.

  • Custom Media & Playlist Control

    Private functions include flexible AV integration, allowing hosts to project personal slideshows and connect their own custom playlists or choose venue audio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you host private events and celebrations at Penny Young?

Penny Young offers a dedicated function room that combines a dining room and cocktail lounge, complete with AV and projector facilities, customizable music, and space for guests to mingle. The venue caters milestone birthdays, communions, and group events with dedicated event coordination and set menus.

Does Penny Young cater to gluten-free or celiac diners?

The menu labels items with low-gluten options rather than strict gluten-free items. Guests with gluten sensitivities have found suitable dishes like fish, but it is not recommended for diners with celiac disease due to potential cross-contamination risks.

What is the beer and outdoor seating setup?

Yes. Alongside its wine and cocktail list, Penny Young features a beer garden attached to the bottle shop with approximately 12 rotating craft beers on tap, wood-fired pizzas, and heated covered seating.

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