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Portarlington Golf Club Bistro

130 Hood Rd, Portarlington VIC 3223, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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130 Hood Rd, Portarlington VIC 3223, Australia

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+61 3 5259 2492
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Portarlington Golf Club Bistro

A dependable Bellarine hub built for sprawling group dinners and easy post-ferry refueling. The dining room handles big crowds with ease—long tables, smooth disability access, and generous pub staples like 12-inch meat lovers pizzas, rack of ribs, and seafood linguine. If the main bistro fills up, slip into the bar area instead: snag a plate of prawn wontons, pour a glass of wine, and settle in with the live music.

  • Built for big gatherings: Roomy floor plans and step-free accessibility easily accommodate large group bookings across long tables.
  • Bar-side overflow & live tunes: Walk-in diners turned away from a full bistro can order wontons and wine alongside live music in the bar.
  • Post-ferry table: An easy dinner stop for visitors traveling between Portarlington jetty and Melbourne via Docklands.
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Key Reasons to Choose Portarlington Golf Club Bistro

Why diners, travelers, and community groups choose Portarlington Golf Club Bistro

  • Spacious Group Accommodation

    Accommodates large community gatherings and tour parties across connected long tables with full disability accessibility.

    Disability access excellent!

    Ros Jenner

  • Welcoming Group Atmosphere

    Welcoming atmosphere and caring service designed to keep large tables and social groups connected and relaxed.

    Staff were lovely. Atmosphere great.

    Ros Jenner

  • Ferry Trip Excursion Stop

    Convenient dining destination for travelers returning from Docklands or Melbourne on the Portarlington ferry.

    Had an enjoyable afternoon here on a round trip to Portarlington from Docklands on the ferry.

    NotNow

  • Post-Ferry Dining Destination

    An easy dinner stop to unwind and recharge with quality food and wine after crossing Port Phillip Bay.

    I visited for dinner after coming back from Melbourne on the ferry.

    NBT4U

  • Lively Bar-Side Entertainment

    A bustling bar space offering live musical entertainment and walk-in dining when the bistro is fully booked.

    had the best meal and there was entertainment which was great also.

    NBT4U

  • Uplifting Atmosphere & Dining

    Consistently positive dining experiences with enjoyable food, vibrant atmosphere, and reliable service.

    The food, atmosphere and service was fantastic.

    Paola La Rosa

Guest-favorite mains and dining choices highlighted in customer reviews

  • Prawn wontons

    Best wontons ever. Is go back just for those.

    NBT4U

  • Calamari

    I had prawn wontons and my friend had calamari.

    NBT4U

  • Meat lovers pizza

    Anyway pizza was fantastic, only got through half, about to eat the other half for lunch.

    Ros Jenner

  • Seafood linguine

    Ordered lunch which comprised of calamari salad, rack of ribs and seafood linguine. All meals very good and so was the service.

    NotNow

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you get a table without a reservation?

Yes, reservations are accepted. However, if the main bistro is fully booked, you can still order meals in the bar area, which also features live entertainment.

Is the venue suitable for large groups and accessible dining?

Portarlington Golf Club Bistro accommodates large gatherings with long tables and provides excellent disability access. Meals are made to order, though service across very large groups can sometimes be staggered.

What facilities and entertainment are available onsite?

Beyond dining, the club grounds feature an onsite children's playground, gaming machines (pokies), a TAB area, and a bar area with live music.

How easy is it to get to the club from the Portarlington ferry?

The club is located about 3 km from the Portarlington ferry jetty. There is no dedicated courtesy shuttle from the ferry, and local taxis can be scarce, so plan your transit ahead of time rather than relying on a walk.

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