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Koonya Hotel, Sorrento, AU-VIC

Koonya Hotel

3.8
3.8
241 Reviews
$41 to $100
Pub

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
‘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 12:00–17:00 Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 5984 3121
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

  • BURGERS & SANGAS TUESDAY

    A$19.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    IN THE SPIRIT OF TIGHT ARSE TUESDAY... ALL BURGERS & SANGAS (SERVED W ITH FRENCH FRIES) FOR ONLY $19.50 (NORMALLY $29.50) BEEF BURGER W. BACON, CHEDDAR CHEESE, LETTUCE, TOMATO, GHERKIN RELISH + AIOLI FRIED CHICKEN BURGER W. BACON, CHEDDAR CHEESE, LETTUCE, TOMATO + AIOLI FRIED FISH BURGER W. ASIAN SLAW, LETTUCE, TOMATO, TARTARE + CUCUMBER RELISH STEAK SANDWICH W. FRIED EGG, BACON, CHEDDAR CHEESE, LETTUCE, TOMATO + AIOLI VEGGIE BURGER W. FALAFEL, SLAW, LETTUCE, TOMATO, RELISH + AVO DRESSING
  • STEAK NIGHT WEDNESDAYS

    A$34.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    300G BLACK ANGUS PORTERHOUSE WITH FRENCH FRIES + COS SALAD AND CHOICE OF PEPPERCORN SAUCE OR CAFE DE PARIS BUTTER ONLY $34.50 (NORMALLY $49.50)
  • PARMARAMA THURSDAYS

    A$24.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    EVERY THURSDAY IS 'PARMARAMA' . ALL PARMAS ARE ONLY $24.50 (NORMALLY $34.50) CLASSIC - CHICKEN PARMIGIANA W. HAM, NAPOLI, MOZZARELLA, FRIES + SALAD AUSSIE - CHICKEN PARMIGIANA W. BACON, EGG, NAPOLI, MOZZARELLA, FRIES + SALAD HAWAIIAN - CHICKEN PARMIGIANA W. HAM, PINEAPPLE, NAPOLI, MOZZARELLA, FRIES + SALAD MEXICANA - CHICKEN PARMIGIANA W. NAPOLI, MOZZARELLA, SOUR CREAM, JALEPENOS, FRIES + SALAD ROASTED EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA W. NAPOLI, MOZZARELLA, FRIES + SALAD

What 241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

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Koonya Hotel boasts a "perfect setting" with stunning views of Sorrento's front beach. Guests rave about the "amazing" burgers and "delicious" ribs. The atmosphere is cozy, and the wine selection is notable, featuring local options. While some find the food pricey, the friendly service and ambience shine through.

241 Reviews
  1. Kerry

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed on arrival after booking that there was now table allocated . I thought that was the idea, lucky we were early a got table

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  2. Lynn

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue is lovely, the staff excellent - efficient and friendlybut the food was very disappointing and very expensive

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  3. Nicole

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely setting, outdoor table with ocean view. Cushions provided after we chose table as we booked for opening time. Greeting on arrival luke warm, underwhelming. Food average for inflated prices. Six diners ordered: 2 x Parma - chicken dry and chewy, sauce light and fresh, too much cheese, insipid salad, chips ok but like supermarket oven chips and high price tag $34.50! Bangers and mash - tasty but only one sausage so not bangers plural $34.50!! Fish and chips - one small piece of fish oily and wilted piece of cos lettuce and oven chips again. $34.50! Burger x 2 - average for price, gherkin relish a revelation and a highlight. $29.50!! Pulled pork sliders good. $24.50 for 2 Overall setting great, food very average with high price tag for standard pub fare, service lackadaisical.

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  4. Judasia

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Midweek very quiet. Manager Julian greeted us warmly. Food took a little while to arrive and was delicious when it did. Wine selection very nice too. Local wines too which is a plus. Dessert a little dry and Julian took note. We’ll b back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ate the best ribs at this restaurant, the sauce was delicious. The staff were very nice and accommodating. It was a great restaurant for a pleasant night out with friends.

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  6. LoriH

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it great hosts, food and ambience, wine expensive but thats the area

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  7. Mathew

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most underrated pub in Sorrento. Hidden gem with unbelievable water views and cosy atmosphere.

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  8. Bernadette

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food very average. Service was friendly. Very noisy venue. More a pub style rather than a bar as suggested.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lots of potential however food lacks considering the $$$. For the price you pay, you’d expect to get a better quality meal. We ordered a chicken burger for example - the bun was a cheap Bakers delight like-roll which was very disappointing - you would be after a brioche bun for the price. With more attention to detail and higher quality selections, I think eventually they will do great however at this stage, we won’t be back. I hope this feedback is taken constructively as the ambience was lovely but not enough to return.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed a great meal at the Koonya on Friday night. Definitely heading back next time we're in Sorrento.

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FAQs

Koonya Hotel is rated 3.8 stars by 241 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2+ people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Koonya Hotel

1 Esplanade, Sorrento, AU-VIC 3943

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Point Nepean Road
  • Area
    Sorrento
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–17:00 Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (03) 5984 3121
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the team directly on cheers@koonyahotel.com.au or 03 5984 3121 for further information.
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