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Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar

1821 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia

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1821 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia

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+61 3 5952 1666
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar

Phillip Island dining done right pairs fresh local seafood and hearty mains with house-crafted ales. Regulars steer straight toward the seafood spaghetti or crisp-skinned barramundi, balanced by a custom tasting paddle of microbrews like the citrusy XPA. Settle into the partitioned dining nooks or thaw out by the fireplace on a chilly coastal evening—takeaway cans of the Black Cockie dark ale wait by the door.

  • Custom paddles & takeaway brews: Sample your own flight of house taps on a tasting paddle, then grab cold takeaway cans on the way out.
  • Group-ready partitioned spaces: Semi-private dining sections comfortably seat parties of up to 22 without crowding smaller tables.
  • Ocean catches & thoughtful menus: Standouts like pan-seared barramundi and seafood spaghetti headline a menu with dedicated gluten-free options.
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Why Dine at Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar

Handcrafted beers, thoughtful group spaces, and fireside warmth on Phillip Island

  • Custom Craft Paddles & Takeaway Cans

    House-brewed craft beers on tap can be sampled through custom tasting flights and purchased in takeaway cans.

    They have a great range of brews with apt descriptions and tasting notes. They have them canned so you can take them away as well.

    Nathan Kumar

  • Elevated Mains & Fresh Local Seafood

    Fresh seafood specialities like pan-seared barramundi and tender calamari pair alongside refined bistro classics.

    The pan seared barra was the best I've had. Crisp skin and flesh cooked to tender perfection.

    Pam Maag

  • Zoned Seating for Large Celebrations

    Semi-separate dining zones allow parties of up to 22 guests to celebrate comfortably without disturbing other patrons.

    Accommodated our very large family booking of 22 with ease. Thoughtful placing meant we didn’t disrupt other dinners.

    J Nev

  • Seamless Group Planning & Service

    Accommodating hosts ensure coordinated pre-selected meal pacing so big group tables dine seamlessly together.

    Neil was very accommodating for our party of 19. He helped us pre-select all of our meals and we had one area of the restaurant all to ourselves.

    Mike Yeraka

  • Fireside Comfort After Travel

    A cozy dining space centered by a bright fireplace offers comfort on cold or rainy island evenings.

    Charlotte quickly took us to our table, near a beautiful fire place biting ever so brightly.

    Kenji Marimoto

  • Attentive & Welcoming Hospitality

    Staff offer warm, patient, and smiling hospitality from greeting to farewell across both small tables and large gatherings.

    Delicious food ( complaints to the chef) and the staff were happy and welcoming. Amazing customer service!!!!

    Elizabeth Newman

Signature seafood and classic pub mains celebrated by island visitors and locals.

  • Chicken Parmigiana

    The Chicken Parmigiana was spot on, crispy and comforting.

    Alexandre Yeoh

  • Barramundi

    The pan seared barra was the best I've had. Crisp skin and flesh cooked to tender perfection.

    Pam Maag

  • Calamari

    My husband’s calamari was the best calamari he has ever had.

    Dorothy Paukste

  • Seafood Spaghetti

    seafood spaghetti definitely the best on the Island for taste and price in comparison to other local restaurants.

    Martin Wiseman

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that elevate dining, craft beer tasting, and group gatherings.

  • Custom-Built Beer Tasting Paddles

    Guests choosing a craft beer flight can hand-pick their own beers from tap, supported by tasting notes and descriptions to guide their selection.

  • Takeaway Canned Craft Brews

    Diners can purchase brewery-fresh 6-packs or mixed cans to take away directly from the restaurant after finishing dinner.

  • Zoned Group Seating & Pre-Arranged Service

    Large family bookings and event groups receive dedicated floor coordination and secluded dining zones that allow parties of up to 22 to celebrate privately without disrupting smaller parties.

  • Fireside Warmth with Warmed Dinner Plates

    A roaring fireplace greets diners during chilly evenings, paired with warmed dinner plates that ensure meals stay hot right through the meal.

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering craft brews, group bookings, and timing your visit

  • Build a Tasting Paddle and Grab Beers to Go

    Customize your own tasting paddle to sample distinct house beers on tap, and grab canned six-packs or singles to take home before you leave.

  • Pre-Coordinate for Large Group Gatherings

    If you are dining with a large party of 16 to 22 people, coordinate ahead of time to secure semi-separate seating zones and pre-select meals for smooth service.

  • Plan Around Off-Peak and Post-Parade Dining

    Rusty Water is a reliable dinner spot after the Penguin Parade or on quiet off-peak winter and mid-week evenings when many island eateries are closed.

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