Scotchmans Hill
ProHighlights
- The Residence seats 95 for a banquet under cathedral ceilings with open fireplaces
- Restaurant seats up to 200 for weddings and opens onto the gardens
- Lawn ceremony site looking over the vines to Port Phillip Bay
About Scotchmans Hill
Scotchmans Hill is a family-founded winery on the Bellarine Peninsula, set on a former dairy farm on Scotchmans Road in Drysdale. Alongside its cellar door and restaurant, it runs weddings, private celebrations and corporate events across several spaces on the estate. The Residence is the main function room, a French provincial-inspired building with cathedral ceilings, open fireplaces and polished interiors. For functions it seats up to 95 at banquet tables or holds about 100 for cocktails, and the weddings page quotes up to 200 for a canapé reception. Scotchmans Restaurant looks over the vines towards Port Phillip Bay and Swan Bay. It seats up to 200 for a wedding, and in warmer months its retractable doors open straight onto the gardens. The Wine Garden handles relaxed gatherings of around 100, and the Cellar Door Loft suits about 14 for a private tasting. Ceremonies are held on the lawns with white chairs, a choice of arbours, parasols and a sound system supplied. Couples also get a private bridal suite with its own bathroom and kitchenette for the day, and weddings come with exclusive use of the venue. Catering comes from the estate's own kitchen, with seasonal menus served as long-table feasts, formal sit-down meals or cocktail food. Corporate bookings can include projector and sound set-up, and the events team tailors each package.
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A one-hour Swan Bay drinks experience can be added for $25 per head.
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Frequently asked questions
Which spaces can be booked for a function?
The Residence seats up to 95 for a banquet or about 100 for cocktails, and the Wine Garden suits around 100. The restaurant takes about 20 for an à la carte group and up to 200 for a wedding, and the Cellar Door Loft fits about 14.
Can we hold our wedding ceremony and reception on site?
Yes. Ceremonies take place on the lawns overlooking the vineyard and bay, and receptions run in The Residence or the restaurant. Chairs, arbours, parasols, wet weather umbrellas, a registry table and a sound system are supplied for the ceremony.
Is there a package for corporate events?
On Thursdays, a two-hour corporate package costs $100 per person for 14 to 60 guests. It includes two courses, a wine package, projector and sound set-up and room set-up to your brief, with the venue hire fee waived.
What drinks options are there?
Events are matched with the estate's own wines. One option is a one-hour Swan Bay drinks experience at $25 per head, where guests pour from the whole Swan Bay range themselves.
Do you host Christmas parties and fundraisers?
Yes. Work Christmas parties can be held in The Residence, the Wine Garden, the restaurant or the Cellar Door Loft depending on group size. The winery also hosts community fundraisers and gala dinners.
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Andy Hearn
2 weeks ago
Wonderful bright setting with incredibly friendly and attentive team. Extensive menu to suit all tastes with optional wine pairings. Dishes well presented appealing.
Molly Adams
2 weeks ago
Amazing wine tasting and two-course lunch at Scotchmans Hill. Mark, who hosted the tasting, was extremely friendly and knowledgable about the many wines on offer. Lunch was delicious and served in a gorgeous setting over…
Michael Ermer
3 months ago
Sensational tasting session with the astute and humorous Gerard. He knew his wines and really provided us with an informed and fun afternoon of tastings. We hadn’t been here for a little while and will be back soon for a…
Avi Weiss
3 months ago
A must visit on the Bellarine! The cellar door setting is absolutely beautiful , boasting gorgeous vineyard views that look right out toward the water. The cool climate Pinots and Chardonnays are spectacular, but what t…
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