The Whiskery

Name: The Whiskery
Address: Cnr Portalington rd and Scotchmans rd, Drysdale, AU-VIC, Australia, 3222
Telephone: 0468 926 282
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (826)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Cnr Portalington rd and Scotchmans rd, Drysdale, AU-VIC 3222

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

The Whiskery is the cellar door for Bellarine Distillery. The Whiskery is an 18 years plus only venue .Babies under 12 months are an exception. The original farm shed has been renovated and is a rustic and inviting space to have a yarn over a cocktail, gin or whisky with friends.
During warmer days the gardens and decks provide a relaxing environment and during the colder months a spot beside the fire is most enticing.
Primarily our own Gins are on offer for consumption and sale, with the Whisky being available in due course - STAY TUNED. We also have a wider selection of whiskies also available for tasting. For those who wish to have an alternative to Gin or Whisky ( why? ) we do have a few of the local wines , beers and ciders available plus some soft options for the drivers.
We have a limited food menu which includes a couple of simple pizzas and cheese & produce platters which is available Thursday - Sunday
Please note bookings are for 2 hr blocks.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–6:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
0468 926 282
Website
http://www.bellarinedistillery.com.au/the-whiskery
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Simple pizzas and cheese and local produce grazing platters

Location
Cnr Portalington rd and Scotchmans rd, Drysdale, AU-VIC 3222
Neighborhood
Geelong City Center
Parking details
We have our own car park within our property, please do not park on the road outside the venue
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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What 826 people are saying

The Whiskery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Victoria
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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The Whiskery offers a "great atmosphere" with a "very rustic" charm, perfect for gatherings. Guests enjoy "excellent service," a delightful gin selection, and a "limited menu" that impresses with its quality. The tranquil garden setting and cozy indoor options with fireplaces create an inviting ambiance. A "fantastic venue" for relaxing and indulging in "spectacular" cocktails.

826 Reviews

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Fiona
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A visit to the Whiskery is a great way to showcase friends & family what the area has to offer. We have watched it become more & more popular and we are super impressed it has not lost its rustic charm over the years. The setting is very tranquil - in the summer the sun shines through the trees if you choose to sit in the garden, and in the winter, there is the option of added warmth of the indoor fireplace or fire pit should you happen to be outside in the cooler months.
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Liesbeth
Victoria1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was ok, I have sent a private message to the Whiskery.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A birthday treat Sat by the fire on a cold winters day Excellent service fancy drinks and delious food
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Kate
Tropical North Queensland1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Whiskery always gives a warm welcome. Friendly staff and great service. They offer a small menu and the food is awesome, great to share with friends. Drinks are well priced and a great variety. Highly recommend.
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James
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely staff, good service and generally great feel to the place. Cocktails were very tasty and food was very good too, although only had 1 item off the menu. (Garlic Pizza). My only issue (which isn’t really an issue) is that I wish they were open later but wouldn’t mark them down for this. We also took our 6 month old daughter along for the visit and the staff were very engaging and lovely with her. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit
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Wendy VIP
Victoria8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional as always. Beautiful food, beautiful location, friendly & competent team and the most amazing gin!
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Anita
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a lovely time at the Whiskery. Friendly staff and nice ambience
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Rebecca
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. Small uncomplicated menu. They were flexible and easily catered for all my allergies, food requirements, and intolerance brilliantly. Very helpful and accommodating. Loved the Gin selection and explanation on how to best enjoy it.. Great service. Very welcoming. Fantastic venue. Beautiful indoor decor and really lovely outdoor areas.
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Rachael
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hummus was devine and the gin and whiskey paddles were exceptional quality. The staff were very knowledgeable and the service was outstanding. We left with a bottle of our favourite gin in hand. Will definitely be returning soon
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Lisa
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place to go, limited menu, but everything was amazing. Great food and the drinks were perfect.
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FAQs

The Whiskery is rated 4.8 stars by 826 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Cnr Portalington rd and Scotchmans rd, Drysdale, AU-VIC 3222

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Geelong City Center
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–6:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have our own car park within our property, please do not park on the road outside the venue
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.bellarinedistillery.com.au/the-whiskery
Phone number
0468 926 282
Catering
Simple pizzas and cheese and local produce grazing platters

The Whiskery

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Popular dishes

Margherita

Pepperoni

Pizza No 8

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What 826 people are saying

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