Mornington Peninsula Shire
Rare Hare Wine & Food Store

Rare Hare Wine & Food Store

Eat Local in Merricks North

4.4 774 Google reviews$60–160

+61 359 312 500166 Balnarring Rd, Merricks North, Victoria 3926

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Where to find them

166 Balnarring Rd, Merricks North, Victoria 3926

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About

Acclaimed winery restaurant and cellar door at the celebrated Jackalope Hotel. With room for 90 tails, Rare Hare boasts indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the vine-laced hills and across to Jackalope Hotel’s striking silhouette. A hand-crafted wood-fired oven takes pride of place in the dining space, adding character to the mood and food. We cook with a good sense of curiosity and brings a tempting balance of heat, acidity, depth of flavour and texture to each plate. Rare Hare is a memorable food and wine affair, with a devil-may-care air. hello@rarehare.com.au

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Salad bar

Dining options

  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Tuesday
12 to 5 pm
Wednesday
12 to 5 pm
Thursday
12 to 5 pm
Friday
12 to 5 pm
Saturday
12 to 5 pm
Sunday
12 to 5 pm
Monday
12 to 5 pm

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