Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 5 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This page is slim, and we would rather own up to it than bulk it out. Only two places in and around Wollert passed our checks for a drinks-led date: Bluestone in Wollert and the Bridge Inn Hotel in Mernda.
Each one is read for what it publishes: a cocktail list at one, a pub bar and a date-night line at the other. Drinks do not have to be alcoholic, and both sites also talk about food, so there is a plan B at each.
Both were confirmed at two independent sources on 5 October 2026. Hours change, so check before you head out.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocktail list, historic building (breakfast price shown) | Bluestone Restaurant and Functions (Bluestone Cafe Restaurant Functions) | Bluestone big breakfast | $26.00 |
| Pub bar with Friday entertainment | Bridge Inn Hotel | Kids meals including a drink and dessert | $10 |
Bluestone Restaurant and Functions (Bluestone Cafe Restaurant Functions) — 286a Epping Rd, Wollert VIC 3750
Good for a second or third date when you want a seat and a plan. Bluestone’s site links a Bluestone Cocktail list, and it describes a historic bluestone building with over 100 years of history. Its hours block lists closed Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday to Friday from 5:30 to 9:30pm, and weekend sessions at 9 to 11am, 11:30 to 3pm and 5:30 to 9:30pm. The site encourages booking, though walk ins are welcome. For a daytime plan B, its breakfast menu prints Coffee at $5.00 for a cup. We could not find accessibility details published.
On the menu (copied from bluestonewollert.com.au menu PDF on 5 October 2026):
- Bluestone big breakfast: $26.00
- Smashed Avo: $19.00
- Eggs Benny: $21.00
- Coffee: $5.00
Split or splurge: the site says it does not split bills for tables, and it prints a 15% surcharge on public holidays and Sundays, so settle who pays before you sit.
Bridge Inn Hotel — 1425 Plenty Road, Mernda VIC 3754
Pick this one when you want a pub bar over a dining room. The Bridge Inn Hotel’s site calls it an ideal spot for an intimate date night, and says it stocks Victorian and imported wine, beer on tap, spirits and cider. Its footer lists general opening hours of 10:00am to 1:00am Sunday to Wednesday and 10:00am to 3:00am Thursday to Saturday, with bistro and lounge hours to be confirmed with the venue. For a plan B, the site also prints kids meals including a drink and dessert at $10, so families are catered for too. We could not find accessibility details published.
On the menu (copied from thebridgeinnhotel.com.au/bar on 5 October 2026):
- Kids meals including a drink and dessert: $10
Talk-ability: the site lists local entertainment every Friday night and a sports bar, so expect it to be louder on those nights and book Bluestone if you want to hear each other.
Quick answers
Where can I find cocktails near Wollert?
Bluestone Restaurant and Functions in Wollert links a Bluestone Cocktail list on its own site. We could not read cocktail prices there, so this page prints none.
Which bar near Wollert is open late?
The Bridge Inn Hotel’s site lists general opening hours of 10:00am to 3:00am Thursday to Saturday and 10:00am to 1:00am Sunday to Wednesday. Its bistro and lounge hours are not listed, and the site asks you to contact the venue.
Is there a good bar for a date night in and around Wollert?
The Bridge Inn Hotel’s site describes itself as an ideal spot for an intimate date night, and it lists live local entertainment every Friday night. Bluestone Restaurant and Functions is the quieter option on paper, with a cocktail list and dinner sessions listed from 5:30pm Wednesday to Sunday.
Do I need to book a table for a date in Wollert?
Bluestone Restaurant and Functions says walk ins are welcome but encourages booking so you do not miss out. We could not find a booking policy published for the Bridge Inn Hotel, so ask the venue.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 5 October 2026: the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide and OpenStreetMap. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 5 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Bluestone Restaurant and Functions (Bluestone Cafe Restaurant Functions): bluestonewollert.com.au, agfg.com.au/bluestone-cafe-restaurant-functions, bluestonewollert.com.au menu PDF, bluestonewollert.com.au menu PDF (2), bluestonewollert.com.au menu PDF (3)
- Bridge Inn Hotel: openstreetmap.org/466543369, thebridgeinnhotel.com.au, thebridgeinnhotel.com.au/bar
