Beach HQ Restaurant & Bar
Highlights
- Savour spectacular water views while enjoying a relaxed dining experience at Beach HQ in Cowes.
- Indulge in locally sourced seafood and Gippsland beef, crafted by an internationally trained chef.
- Choose from an extensive selection of local wines and the Island's finest ales on tap.
- Relax in indoor or outdoor settings, perfect for family gatherings or casual catch-ups.
Beach HQ Restaurant & Bar is located in the heart of Cowes, close to Phillip Island’s major retail hub and tourism attractions.
If dining in a casual relaxed ambience, with both indoor and outdoor options available is to your liking, then go no further. Beach HQ offers the best water views in Cowes and their team will ensure you an experience like no other.
Their team of chefs led by an internationally trained head chef, use local Phillip Island and Gippsland produce wherever possible. The menu offers something for everyone, choose from our range of seafood dishes, local Gippsland beef or traditional Australian style dishes, along with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free offerings plus home made desserts will entice your taste buds.
The Phillip Island and Gippsland wine region is renowned for their lighter style reds and whites. Choose from an extensive range of local wines as well as varietals from some of Australia’s leading wine regions. With plenty of options available by the glass, they are sure to have a wine to your liking. They haven’t forgotten the beer lovers, you’ll find the Island’s best range of local ales on tap as well as by the bottle or can.
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Accreditations
- Australian Tourism Export Council
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)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- 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
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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