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Koonya Hotel, Sorrento, AU-VIC

Koonya Hotel

4 (261)
$41 to $100
Pub
1 Esplanade, Sorrento, AU-VIC 3943

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
‘I do love a beer beside the seaside’

A much loved institution returns to the Sorrento foreshore. On the site of the storied Beer Garden & Dining Room is the new Koonya Hotel - complete with Public Bar, Lounge Bar, Bistro, Private Dining and Beer Garden. To wet your whistle we have all your favourite beers on tap, (served ice cold in pots, pints & jugs), Mornington Peninsula wine, Aperol Spritz, Curatif cocktails & Naked Life non-alcoholic spirits. To whet your appetite we have Pub Classics and modern Australian cuisine with ‘shucked to order’ oysters a must for ‘ostreaphiles’.

Koonya Hotel is the perfect spot for casual drinking and dining whilst enjoying Port Phillip Bay, majestic Norfolk Pines, native Couta boats & the grand ferry making its hourly crossing from Queenscliff. As the sun goes down, the volume rises and the time comes to celebrate the fact that you are in one of the best spots, in one of the best seaside towns in the world.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Australian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the team directly on cheers@koonyahotel.com.au or 03 5984 3121 for further information.
  • Neighborhood
    Sorrento
  • Cross street
    Point Nepean Road
  • Parking details
    Free Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Koonya Full Moon Crab Extravaganza

    A$95.00 per person

    Jul 11, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
    On a Friday evening when the moon is full, head down to the Sorrento foreshore for a Crab Extravaganza. Coastal communities across the globe know this secret. When the moon is full, crabs are tender, sweet, full of flavour and best to savour. 3 course feast at $95 per head.
    Koonya Full Moon Crab Extravaganza Photo
  • FISH & CHIP FRIDAYS

    A$24.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    EVERY FRIDAY EVENING OUR BEER BATTERED MARKET FISH & CHIPS WITH TARTARE SAUCE & COS SALAD IS ONLY $24.50 (NORMALLY $34.50) .
  • MUSSEL POT MONDAYS

    A$16.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    MUSSEL POT - WITH TOMATO, GARLIC, CHILLI, WHITE WINE, BASIL + BAKERY LIEVITO SOURDOUGH TOAST ONLY $16.50 (NORMALLY $24.50)

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What 261 people are saying

Koonya Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Koonya Hotel boasts a "lovely ambience" with ocean views and a cozy fireplace. Guests praise the "excellent" food, notably the steak and calamari. The staff are described as "friendly" and "impeccable," enhancing the experience. Some diners noted pricing concerns and service inconsistencies, but overall, the venue's charm and quality dining stand out.
261 Reviews
  1. Leanne

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Lovely ambience with the fireplace and overlooking the ocean.

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  2. marlene

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue with lovely staff and the food is excellent

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  3. Robert

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on a wintery Wednesday evening for Steak Night. The calamari to start with was excellent and the steaks were superb. A good size and cooked as we asked. The service is always friendly and it was lovely to sit near the open fire. We will be back.

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  4. Frances

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was awesome, impeccable service, really friendly staff, Food was excellent, venue perfect will definably be back, music could of been chosen for us, just great and view to die for.❤️💐👏🏻

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  5. Karen

    Victoria1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Of the 6 meals we ordered, three were reasonably priced, while the other three were well overpriced. The lamb backstrap in particular was poor with very little meat served for the price.

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  6. Catherine

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal sitting outside Looking at the water and watching the light fade. Friendly service will be going back for sure

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue and food but pricey. Wait staff were lovely too.

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  8. Claire

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was disappointing that seat outside/front was not an option and had to sit at the rear of bistro near toilet entrance. Then to see the tables at front were not used whilst we were there. We were told these tables had booking. Clearly they weren’t

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  9. joanne

    Victoria7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I hadn't been to the kooya in many years, but I was pleasantly surprised; really enjoyed everything. My only gripe was that there was no coffee - they graciously allowed us to get it next door but drinking out of takeaway cups is something I dislike intensely.

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  10. Rod

    Victoria1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked for 6:45, venue not busy & wait staff trying to look busy & noticeably bored. Was amazed to be instructed to collect cutlery & table water while staff continued lingering around service area. We’re residents of Sorrento of 15 years & have been to Koonya a number of times trying to support the venue during this time, but never again. Snapper was dry & couldn’t taste the vegetables over the masses of garlic. I don’t mind paying your exorbitant prices but would expect some form of service to complement it. With a great location and massive street appeal it’s such a shame.

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FAQs

Koonya Hotel is rated 4 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Australia
  3. Victoria
  4. Mornington Peninsula
  5. Sorrento

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Koonya Hotel

1 Esplanade, Sorrento, AU-VIC 3943

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Point Nepean Road
  • Neighborhood
    Sorrento
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Australian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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