There is something special about having a family dinner or lunch at the local brewery while exploring with the family. Coldstream Brewery is in the perfect location and is found right at the Maroondah Highway entrance into the Yarra Valley. Don’t let the Shivering Man out the front confuse you either. There is nothing but warm hospitality, friendly locals and great food inside.

The crew here specialise in pulling their own brews - beer and cider varieties - and feeding the family. Mamma can’t go past the pizzas but the fancy pub fare is always a winner. There are great choices too for the kids, capped off perfectly with ice-cream or jelly! Our kids are happy to colour in while we finish our dinner, as well as chilling out on the couches. The vibe here is laid back and pretty cozy - especially if you score the table by the fireplace. The pub is open everyday from 11am.

Mamma's special mention: Coldstream is pretty much the gateway to the Yarra Valley. This is one of Mamma’s favourite places to explore - CLICK here to see the awesome options on offer in this beautiful slice of Victoria.