Make it a weekend. Stay and enjoy our region’s hospitality.
Enjoy a Gippsland experience
The Meeniyan Experience
Trulli Woodfire Pizzeria
Friday to Sunday | 12noon to 8pm
Enjoy our traditional Italian cuisine with superb wood-fired pizzas and more. Try our Festival Specials with a ‘garlic gusto’.
The Outer Space
Friday & Saturday | 11am to 4pm; Sunday | 11am to 3pm
The Outer Space sculpture park features the work of fourteen local artists and artisans in a park-like setting. We have beautiful outdoor furniture from John John Lowrey. Every piece is made from locally-sourced reclaimed timber, and every piece is unique.
The Meeniyan Store
Friday to Tuesday | 8am – 4pm; Wednesday & Thursday | 8am - 2pm
So many possible gifts in store. Delicious little foodie products to go in bigger hampers, our merch is perfect for local teens, there’s always something for the coffee lovers and local beers and wines that's our thing. Enjoy great coffee, and our home-baked treats and relax in our kitchen garden. Remember, whether you’re dining in or grabbing a quick take away. We’ve got your coffee lovin’ back.
South Gippsland Saddlery & Clothing
SGSC are stockists for a large selection of saddlery and clothing supplies. We cater for all equestrian disciplines. We also stock a large range of work, western clothing, giftware and gift cards.
Pandesal Bakery
Friday to Sunday | 6am - 3.30pm; Wednesday & Thursday 6am - 3pm
At Pandesal Bakery, we delight in bringing you fine artisan bread. Our bread and pastries are handmade the old-fashioned way. We offer a great variety of sourdoughs, Turkish loaves, ciabatta, polenta, fruit loaves, spelt sourdough and many more.
Moo’s Restaurant/Cafe
Friday & Saturday | 8.30am - 10pm; Sunday, Monday & Thursday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Kickstart your Festival day with Brekky at Moo’s, or chill out with a vino over our ‘ garlic-inspired lunch. A relaxed, country restaurant in Meeniyan, just on the highway at the end of town.
Milka & Max
Monday, Thursday Friday 10am - 4.30pm; Saturday 10am - 3pm; Sunday 10am - 2pm
We are proud to be stocking the following labels: Ahoy Trader Assembly Label Casa Amuk Cle the Label Damselfly Ecoya Little Lies Mac and Pat Candles Merry People Nobody Denim PE Nation Robert Gordon Superga and many more...
Meeniyan Pharmacy
Monday to Friday 9am - 5.3pm; Saturday 9am - 12noon
Pharmacy and giftware galore...
Meeniyan Pantry and Cellar
Monday to Sunday | 9am – 4pm
Meeniyan Pantry and Cellar offers a range of culinary delights from around the globe. Be inspired by our fine food and wines. Are you seeking a gift idea or a hamper? Let us help you. Local & metro #delivery available!
Meeniyan Motel
Enjoy country hospitality in magnificent South Gippsland. Our motel is ideally situated within walking distance to Meeniyan's diverse and popular facilities, centrally located to the region's spectacular attractions including Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Situated directly across from the Great Southern Rail Trail, Meeniyan Motel has a fleet of bikes available to explore this wonderful attraction. Our current bikes are offered complimentary for guests, along with helmets and a map of the sights and trails of the region.
Meeniyan Hotel
Sunday to Thursday | 12noon - 10pm; Friday & Saturday 12noon - Late
The Meeniyan Hotel is one of South Gippsland’s most iconic hotels – a local institution that’s been around since 1930. Chill out with an icy cold beer on the deck and try our festival menu of snacks and lunches – with a garlic twist!
Meeniyan Art Gallery
Friday to Monday | 10am - 4pm; Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 4pm
Meeniyan Art Gallery is an innovative gallery showcasing Gippsland’s best visual artists and artisans. It focuses on handcrafted and original works and promotes emerging and established artists.
Meeniyan and Community Shop
Monday to Friday - 11am - 3pm; Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 11am - 3pm
Meeniyan Area Community Shop, the local op shop in town.
Lacy Jewellery Studio
Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 3pm; Sunday 12noon - 3pm
Lacy Jewellery Studio specialises in contemporary fine gold and silver jewellery.
The Rest of Gippsland
YEP Gallery – Foster
Thursday – Monday, 9am- 4pm
Anne is an accomplished artist working in various mediums. To highlight her work, she opened the YEP Gallery, and also to showcase work by local artists using charcoal and natural earth pigments largely from the Yanakie area near Wilsons Promontory. The Gallery also offers a range of selected hand- created local work, including sculpture, wood pieces, jewellery, textile and ceramics.
The Kitchen Table – Foster
Open 7 days, 8 am until 4 pm.
Summer trading hours extended to suit demand.
Excellent coffee and an extensive menu. Emphasis on fresh, healthy, locally sourced where possible. Daily specials and a wide variety of cakes and slices made in-house.
Check out our Garlic Festival Specials on Facebook
Phone: 03 5682 2587
Promontory Restaurant & Winery – Foster
Promontory Restaurant & Winery is offering garlic specials on their menu for the Festival weekend
• Entrée: Cucumber & Ajo Blanco sauce
• Soup: Garlic Broth Soup and parmesan crisps
• Main: Marinated rump & rib of lamb with garlic risotto & fava beans
• Dessert: garlic crème Brule
Our opening hours are:
Wed – Sunday for lunch from 12 noon
Thur – Sunday for dinner from 5pm
T: 03 5682 1538