Bakery Hill Distillery
Highlights
- Explore the rich history of Australia's oldest filled casks at Bakery Hill Distillery in Kensington.
- Savour award-winning single malt whisky recognised globally, including Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year.
- Join engaging distillery tours and tastings that reveal the craft behind each unique drop.
- Host memorable private events in a welcoming space designed for gatherings and celebrations.
Bakery Hill is a proudly independent, family-owned and operated single malt whisky distillery in Kensington, central Melbourne.
Established in 1999, Bakery Hill is the longest-running whisky distillery on the mainland and features some of the oldest filled casks in Australia.
Bakery Hill has built a reputation as being one the finest distilleries in the country and has been honoured to receive worldwide accolades including 2005 Best Small Distillery Whisky in the World (Whisky Bible), and 2020 Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year (Whisky Bible).
The new distillery in Kensington offers distillery tours, and tastings, and can host a multitude of private functions and events.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.