Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery

Name: Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery
Address: 72 Watt Road, Mornington, AU-VIC, Australia, 3931
Telephone: (03) 5975 9643
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

166 Reviews

$40 and under

Pizzeria

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Tar Barrel is a well-known corner in Red Hill and named by road builders storing tar barrels during road building on the Mornington Peninsula.
TAR BARREL Brewery & Distillery has seen Matt Bebe and Andrew Gow reunite to continue producing award winning craft beers at 72 Watt Road Mornington, the original home of Mornington Peninsula Brewery. And now with the introduction of a whiskey and gin distillery it has widened their ability to offer more crafted taste experiences.
The new Tar Bar will also maintain their belief in the philosophy of being ‘local’ and using ‘local’, having both core and specialty beers on tap to enjoy alongside the famous wood-fired pizzas. Local wines and spirits ensure all are catered for.
A destination not to be missed.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(03) 5975 9643

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Brewery, Distillery
Hours of operation
Mon 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 5975 9643
Website
http://www.tarbarrel.com.au/
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
72 Watt Road, Mornington, AU-VIC 3931
Neighborhood
Mornington
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Garlic & CheeseA$12.00
MargheritaA$15.00
Mozzarella, Herbs, Basil Oil, Parmesan, Napoli base
PepperoniA$16.00
Mozzarella, Salami, Onion, Mushroom, Napoli base
Four CheeseA$16.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Bocconcini, Goat's cheese, Garlic base
HawaiianA$16.00
Mozzarella, Ham, Pineapple, Napoli base
Prima VeganA$16.00
Onion, Capsicum, Mushrooms, Olives, Napoli base
Prima VeraA$18.00
Mozzarella, Onion, Capsicum, Mushrooms, Olives, Goats Cheese, Napoli base
CapricciosaA$19.00
Ham, Anchovies, Olives, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Napoli Base
BBQ Meat LoversA$19.00
Ham, Salami, Chorizo, Mushroom, Onion, Mozzarella, BBQ Sauce
Prosciutto & PearA$19.00
Prosciutto, Pear, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Rocket, Oil base
Spicy ChorizoA$19.00
Salami, Chorizo, Onion, Capsicum, Jalapeños, Mozzarella, Napoli Base

Hot Chips

Hot ChipsA$8.00
Served with your choice of aioli, tomato sauce or pepper gravy

Beers on Tap

Mornington Pale 4.7%A$6.00
Pale ale showcasing American hops. Citrus and passionfruit aromas lead into a smooth yet crisp palate. Firm bitterness and carbonation make for a sessionable ale
Mornington Lager 4.7%A$6.00
German-style Lager features the noble German hop Tettnang. Aromas of spice and fresh cut grass lead into a crisp refreshing palate displaying a light grainy texture. Clean, crisp and refreshing
Mornington Hop Culture XPA 4.9%A$6.00
American-style XPA is a hoppy fruit bomb. Tropical aromas meet the nose with a clean palate, medium bitterness and flavours of lemon and citrus
Mornington Brown 5.0%A$6.00
English inspired ale rich in malty sweetness. Toffee notes, brown sugar and raisins dominate with a balanced moderately dry finish
Mornington IPA 6.2%A$7.00
American hopped India Pale Ale delivering rich stone-fruit aromas of peach and apricots. An initially sweet malty palate opens up to a fruity hop flavour and rising bitterness that will satisfy the bitter beer drinker

Tasting Paddle

Tasting Paddle
Our tasting paddle is perfect for those who would like to taste a selection of beers. Choose four beers from any of the Mornington range
- 4 X 150mlA$18.00

Spirits

House

$10 pour with mixer

Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky
Absolute Vodka
Gordon's Gin
Kraken Spiced Rum
Jack Daniels

Premium

Starting at $14

Whiskey
Single-Malt Whisky
Gin
Rum
Vodka

Cider & Other Beers

Ten Sixty One, Apple Cider (Moorooduc)
- Can (375ml)A$8.00
Two Bays Pale Ale (Dromana)
- Can (375ml)A$9.00
St Andrews Beach, Mid Strength (Fingal)
- Can (375ml)A$6.00

Soft Drinks & Juices

Soft Drinks & Juices
Ask our friendly staff about our range of soft drinks & juices. Available in Pot (285ml - 10 ounces), Schooner (425ml - 15 ounces), Pint (570ml - 20 ounces)

Wine

Local House

Crittenden Estate (Dromana)

Geppetto NV Brut
- 150mlA$8.00
Geppetto Sauvignon Blanc
- 150mlA$8.00
- 250mlA$13.00
- BottleA$32.00
Geppetto Shiraz
- 150mlA$8.00
- 250mlA$13.00
- BottleA$32.00
Pinocchio Moscato
- 150mlA$8.00
- 250mlA$13.00
- BottleA$32.00

Local Premium

Stumpy Gully Sparkling White
Vibrant and lively, typical of cool climate sparkling wine, this wine has delicate citrus and mineral aromas and flavours
- 150mlA$11.00
Quealy Pobblebonk Pinot Gris
A colourful tapestry of whole citrus fruits, jasmine tea and orange blossom with a nutty background
- 150mlA$11.00
- 250mlA$16.00
- BottleA$44.00
Paringa Estate Peninsula Chardonnay
Delicate stone fruit aromas of white peach, with a hint of citrus and a palate of lively acidity and vibrant fruit
- 150mlA$11.00
- 250mlA$16.00
- BottleA$44.00
Polperro Even Keel Rose
A classic nose of rose petals, spice and strawberries in a charming European style
- 150mlA$11.00
- 250mlA$16.00
- BottleA$44.00
Foxeys Hangout Pinot Noir
Bright aroma of morello cherries on the nose, loads of red fruits but also darker plummy and earthy aromas, some oak, spice and a little gamey, meaty character
- 150mlA$11.00
- 250mlA$16.00
- BottleA$44.00
Montalto Pennon Hill Shiraz
A complex array of fragrances; plum, mulberry, raspberry, liquorice, black olives, pepper, nutmeg and cloves all mingle effortlessly together
- 150mlA$11.00
- 250mlA$16.00
- BottleA$44.00

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

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Victoria
Best Value
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Good for groups
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Tracy
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant atmosphere, lovely friendly staff, food delicious, beer & gin selection excellent & of great quality. Fully recommend a visit, if you haven't, you don't know what your missing out on.
MM
MelM
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
There’s a compact menu here that is not amazing for small kids, but the food that comes out is delicious. Busy place on a Friday night, but at least I didn’t have to worry about the kids destroying the ambience
D
Deni
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best BBQ you’ll have. Amazing ribs and bbq sauce. Awesome service. Great beer. Visited with 2 kids and they loved the pizza too. Definite recommendation!
D
Davo
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
great food and great beer, really friendly service with entertainment to boot. How else should you spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, highly recommended.
DB
DavidB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
You won't get better food or beer in this market. The Chef is unbelievable, the food he produces is amazing. I highly recommend this brewery
MM
MerrynM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The slow cooked meat platter was delicious, the meat was tender and enough for 2. Other people in our group had the tacos, pizza and onion rings. All the food was excellent. Highly recommend.
MD
MelissaD
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spacious and family friendly with beautiful beer garden. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was sensational, as were the beers 🍻 very enjoyable evening
MS
MichaelS
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We arrived a little late at 4.30 so we missed the smoker and BBQ side of the menu but the pizza and other foods were still great. So I would recommend and earlier start so as not to mis out on the beautiful food menu. Staff were awesome along with the beers on tap. Great afternoon evening. We had 28 adults and kids and all had a great time thanks to all at the Tar Barrel
c
charlieboyridingcougar
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
I do not know why I need to write here, but it is really a great place and we had a good time. Love the corner ale and watt lager
FA
FranA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great find! Go for the beer paddle as a taster, you won’t be disappointed. I’ll be back to try the gin soon
FW
FarmerWantsaBeer
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We shared a wood fired hawaiian pizza. It had the lovely woodfire taste, base was crunchy and ingredients used were good quality. I would return and recommend. Family and dog friendly.
W
Wayne
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff, great food. We had the king fish and the porterhouse steak. The steak was great but just at the high end price wise for that cut and size. Overall very happy with the Tar Barrel no doubt will forget about the prices and only remember the experience!👍👍 Great Job guys!!!
JR
JaneR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe for young and old alike. Food and beers are fabulous with a great choice. Highly recommend :-)
KW
KazW
Victoria
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food. Great beer. Acoustic guy was a tad too loud but our table was directly in front of him. ( we had to shout at each other to talk). Probs would have been better outdoors I imagine. But fab place.
CG
ChrisG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great beer and food! Highly recommend. Will be back.
JH
JohnH
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A great venue to catch up with friends with good food and drinks.
MD
MelissaD
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and music. Great for kids too and fur kids. Great way to spend an evening.
TJ
TJSG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were visiting Mornington from Singapore and had lunch here on a sunny Summer's day. Sat outside under the shade of umbrellas. Friendly staff, good vibes, tasty ribs / wood-fired pizzas, and of course great beers - we had the IPA, red ale and Porter (all were superb). We hope to be back someday!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Victoria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great venue
PB
PaulB
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food from the smoker. Had the meat platter and a few sides and it was sensational. Great beers to wash it all down with. Can't go wrong.
KT
KylieT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat and drink! Staff were awesome!
PH
PamH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great beers - really enjoyed the paddle. Sunday Roast - pulled pork burgers. Nice helpful staff. QR ordering was clunky and involved sign up. Ordered at bar much safer.
H
Haitch
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The smoker added such a great atmosphere, never mind the superb food quality. Musician was amazing, everyone was getting into it And the staff were enthusiastic about the beer, especially in describing them Can’t wait to be back
AS
AlishiaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic and so great to be able to take our dog! Service was excellent and staff were very friendly highly recommend
PN
PaulN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visitors to this business. Matt took us on a personal tour of the facilities which was very informative. Both the indoor and outdoor dining areas were not cramped with open areas to move about. Food was excellent and delivered quickly by the staff. Any queries were answered immediately and the staff could not to enough for you. Excellent value for money. Looking forward to our next visit in the not to distant future.
L
Leigh
London
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good pizzas & great beer / ale selections.
TJ
TerryJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great day, good food and service struggled with large group coming in but apologised for wait
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Perfect. Live music was great. I would only say it was too loud to talk at our table so we moved outside (where we could still hear it but also talk). Overall, amazing
AB
AndyB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The beer selection is fantastic, and the menu has a great selection of pizzas. Great outdoor dining experience
JS
JadeS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Beautiful pizzas, fab live music, great atmosphere!
JH
JoshH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sensational. I love the Barrel for it's vibe and tasty selection of beer and gin. The ambience of the venue is on trend.
KN
KimN
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Loved the beers and ale, food was tasty! Love the live music ! Staff was friendly and accomodating, loved our visit !
PB
PatB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Well this is a brewery, so we went for the beer but couldn't go past having a pizza and a serve of chips. The pizza (spicy chorizo) was very good. Good crispy base, plenty of toppings and fresh from the oven. The chips were awesome. Well seasoned with pepper gravy and plenty of them. The beer and gins were great to, and service was good. Recommended.
CG
ChrystalG
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pizzas and service! Great for friends and family!
CR
ChristineR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, awesome music, great food, staff were lovely and service was great.
JD
JonD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A fantastic place to catch up with mates, beers and food were spot on.
JH
JohnH
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Always consistent
EB
EmmaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty pizzas and great beer. We all had a tasting paddle and the staff were great with recommendations. The musician had a wonderful voice and played a good mix of songs. We will definitely be back.
SM
SteveM
Victoria
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great value all round with food and drinks. Keep coming back.
KF
KylieF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, drinks and service were absolutely brilliant! Can highly recommend and will be back for another visit!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 5975 9643.

Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery is rated 4.8 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(03) 5975 9643

Google Map for Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery

72 Watt Road, Mornington, AU-VIC 3931

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mornington
Hours of operation
Mon 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Brewery, Distillery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tarbarrel.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 5975 9643

Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Pizza

Garlic & CheeseA$12.00

MargheritaA$15.00

PepperoniA$16.00

Four CheeseA$16.00

HawaiianA$16.00

Prima VeganA$16.00

Prima VeraA$18.00

CapricciosaA$19.00

BBQ Meat LoversA$19.00

Prosciutto & PearA$19.00

Spicy ChorizoA$19.00

Hot Chips

Hot ChipsA$8.00

Beers on Tap

Mornington Pale 4.7%A$6.00

Mornington Lager 4.7%A$6.00

Mornington Hop Culture XPA 4.9%A$6.00

Mornington Brown 5.0%A$6.00

Mornington IPA 6.2%A$7.00

Tasting Paddle

Tasting Paddle

Spirits

House

Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky

Absolute Vodka

Gordon's Gin

Kraken Spiced Rum

Jack Daniels

Premium

Whiskey

Single-Malt Whisky

Gin

Rum

Vodka

Cider & Other Beers

Ten Sixty One, Apple Cider (Moorooduc)

Two Bays Pale Ale (Dromana)

St Andrews Beach, Mid Strength (Fingal)

Soft Drinks & Juices

Soft Drinks & Juices

Wine

Local House

Crittenden Estate (Dromana)

Geppetto NV Brut

Geppetto Sauvignon Blanc

Geppetto Shiraz

Pinocchio Moscato

Local Premium

Stumpy Gully Sparkling White

Quealy Pobblebonk Pinot Gris

Paringa Estate Peninsula Chardonnay

Polperro Even Keel Rose

Foxeys Hangout Pinot Noir

Montalto Pennon Hill Shiraz

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

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FAQs

Does Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery restaurant rated?

Is Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information