Guidebook for Rye
Drinks & Nightlife
Rye Hotel
2415 Point Nepean RdClose bye and plenty of parking. Good atmosphere and food's OK too!
Eclectic music, particularly during peak holiday season, stylish and comfortable hangout location.
53 locals recommend
Sound Bar
1625 Point Nepean RdEclectic music, particularly during peak holiday season, stylish and comfortable hangout location.
Gin tasting in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Service great too and sampling platter is awesome.
33 locals recommend
Bass and Flinders Distillery
40 Collins RdGin tasting in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Service great too and sampling platter is awesome.
Haven't tried out our local distillery in Rye yet, but heard it's a must visit.
22 locals recommend
Penni Ave Distillery
43 Peninsula AveHaven't tried out our local distillery in Rye yet, but heard it's a must visit.
Parks & Nature
Rye Beach
Bay TrailGreat walking with easy access to the bay beach.
Essentials
Shopping for essentials
Can get very busy during peak holiday season. Be prepared to wait for a park. There's a liquor store next door too and they sell ice also.
139 locals recommend
Woolworths Rye
4 Hygeia StCan get very busy during peak holiday season. Be prepared to wait for a park. There's a liquor store next door too and they sell ice also.
Frank's 16 Beach General Store and Cafe is a must visit. Enjoy a coffee or pick up some essential ingredients for that family lunch. Enjoy live music during summer months in the outdoor garden.
38 locals recommend
16 Beach General Store
414 Tasman DrFrank's 16 Beach General Store and Cafe is a must visit. Enjoy a coffee or pick up some essential ingredients for that family lunch. Enjoy live music during summer months in the outdoor garden.
Entertainment & Activities
A must for the kids and kids at heart. The Rye carnival features rides and sideshows.
18 locals recommend
Rye Foreshore Playground
A must for the kids and kids at heart. The Rye carnival features rides and sideshows.
Sightseeing
Stunning views over ocean and Port Philip Bay with WWI battlements, gun placements and loads of history.
87 locals recommend
Point Nepean National Park (Portsea) station
Ochiltree RoadStunning views over ocean and Port Philip Bay with WWI battlements, gun placements and loads of history.
Saint Andrews Beach
Great ocean beach
Food scene
Very popular with locals and visitors alike, St Andrews Beach Brewery was estabished in 2017. The original property, track and stables was owned by the Freedman brothers and is now an icon of hospitality on the Peninsula. Gets busy on weekends, so bookings for larger groups is essential.
249 locals recommend
St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy RdVery popular with locals and visitors alike, St Andrews Beach Brewery was estabished in 2017. The original property, track and stables was owned by the Freedman brothers and is now an icon of hospitality on the Peninsula. Gets busy on weekends, so bookings for larger groups is essential.