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Live music, cold drinks and great food at the Ocean Grove Hotel

The Ocean Grove Hotel is excited to be welcoming locals and tourists back this summer, with staff looking forward to interacting with customers and providing exceptional food and service.

With TAB and sports bar facilities, nine screens connecting to the front deck and beer garden, a 140-seat bistro, outside undercover area for 40 patrons and a large back beer garden perfect for groups and families with kids to run around, the Ocean Grove Hotel has something to offer everyone.

“Our outdoor spaces and ability to have very large numbers over summer makes us a unique destination – we are only a few minutes’ walk from the beach and you can enjoy live music, cold drinks and great food all outdoors with a very relaxed vibe,” says owner Andy McDonough.

The Hotel has eight ticketed music events between December 18 and January 26, with performers to be announced over the coming weeks.

“We have some fantastic artists playing this summer, along with live acoustic music every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, from now until the end of January – there’s plenty happening on the music side,” Andy says.

“The lead up and planning of the music events is always exciting and great – they are fun nights to work and just enjoy the atmosphere.”

Your tastebuds will be tantalised with a variety of old and new dishes on the full bistro menu, with small plates, share plates and of course classics, such as a parma, available.

“Our chefs have missed creating new dishes, and the hustle and bustle of a really busy service,” Andy explains.

The Hotel is open seven nights a week for dinner, and for lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Seven-day lunches will resume just before Christmas and will continue throughout the holidays.

The Ocean Grove Hotel is located at 175 Bonnyvale Road, Ocean Grove. For more information, visit www.oceangrovehotel.com.au or phone (03) 5255 1122.

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