Merrijig Kitchen

Book early at this quirky inn with spacious rooms, brilliant breakfast and great location right across from the river and walking distance to Griffiths Island. My husband wasn’t so sure about the shabby chic decor but I was charmed and very comfortable in a large room and huge bathroom where I could relax in the oversized tub. There is also a separate shower. Baskets of fresh fruits and veggies added to the relaxing decor. I appreciated the high end sheets and amenities. Even though the inn is in a very old building it is lovingly kept.

We came in last minute at Easter weekend and managed to get the last seats at the bar. The food was brilliant, definitely chef prepared, the tavern offers a nice ambiance also. The bar offers a good seat if you like to sit and view the action happen. We loved it.

Lovely, quaint rooms upstairs for our overnight stay.
The restaurant was fabulous in all respects - food, service, atmosphere.
Great location close to marina and Griffiths Island.
It is on the expensive end of the spectrum, and worth it.

A large group for my Sisters birthday.
Lovely set up in the gardens under cover.
Fantastic service, attention to detail.
They had a great selection of beer, wine, home made cordial, all set up so we could help ourselves.
The food was delicious and plentiful. They even brought a cake out at the end.
Highly recommend ❤

We had a fantastic time staying at Merrijig inn and dining at kitchen.

From check-in to check-out and everything in between, the team were welcoming, making it feel less like staying in accomodation and more akin to a weekend away with friends.

The rooms are spacious, comfortable and nicely appointed.

The food and drinks menus were both thoughtful, with plenty of local produce sourced locally and almost everything (that we could tell!) was made on site - including the excellent breakfast the following morning.

Overall a memorable experience that we'd happily repeat on our next trip to Pt Fairy.

We love this place and it is our special treat to ourselves in Port Fairy! Can't recommend the food, the service and the atmosphere enough! It oozes luxury but at a reasonable price and offers the best of everything. Staff are super responsive and knowledgeable on all of the food prep and sourcing and cocktails are wonderful! Cant wait to return!

Absolutely fabulous dining experience, warm welcome, top top hospitality. Jenny Lee was our wonderful server, full of fun and experience, guiding us with her recommendations on stunning food with an explosion of taste and the most flavourful wines, we were thrilled with a wonderful evening, thank you all. You made our night.

We stayed and had dinner with some of our dearest friends and we could not have been made to feel more welcome. Every detail from
When we arrived to drinks and dinner was delightful.

We cannot recommend Merrijig enough for delicious, thoughtful food and wonderful, friendly service. Will be back as soon as we are able 💕

Amazing, clean friendly place to stay 😊
The hospitality, food & how very quaint the room & facilities are. A home away from home. 🧘🏽‍♀🧘🏽‍♀
So relaxing. The restaurant is next door.
They were so kind …..brought the menu to the room & we decided to eat in our front area so peaceful & relaxing area.
Highly recommended.
The menu was just exquisite & the service second to none.
A place to stay, visit & definately eat at.
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Congratulations and thanks to you all!
Food SUPERB
Service SUPERB
Ambience SUPERB….
Nothing else to say….Except…..
Keep up your AWESOMENESS…you are truly one of life’s HAPPIEST memories! xx

Great food and service. Small room so noisy (like the result of as well lubricated table next to us). Very worth the booking.

Absolutely divine food paired with exceptional service in a stunning historic building. We were definitely a difficult group, with 4 kids (2 whom were very young) who are definitely not the target demographic, nonetheless our waiters did their best to accommodate. The staff were so kind (kitchen staff providing fresh cookies to the curious children) and generally just understanding of normal child behaviour. The food was just incredible, every course perfectly balanced and a vast selection of drinks. While I don’t recommend bringing children they still will accommodate with enough notice. Only thing I’d provide feedback on is ensuring that the highchair has a tray and straps but realistically this is not a restaurant for children so won’t reduce my rating for this factor. Regardless, they made us feel so welcome and each bite was incredible. Thank you once again, we hope to come back… sans children 😂

Following our recent return visit to the MerriJig Inn restaurant in Port Fairy Vic., we would describe the Inn as quaint and yet sophisticated, our dinner as exceptional, and the hospitality as gracious.

We highly recommend the dining experience to anyone who appreciates dedication to sourcing excellent ingredients, the expertise in creating culinary delights, and providing a memorable experience in a welcoming ambience.

From Antonio and Alida

We had such a lovely evening here. The atmosphere was great - cosy but lively, and the food so delicious. Jenny Lee (allegedly and not relevantly one of the south west’s sharpest collectors) hosted us graciously with plenty of laughter and great suggestions. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine list as well.

A must visit if you are around the area.

Great dinner experience! We gave them a call after reading the great reviews and managed to get squeezed in at the bar. A daily changing menu with super fresh ingredients from their garden and local producers. Awesome wine list, and we even met some of the winemakers who happened to pop by for the evening. Excellent service from Leroy & Jenny - great food recos & amazing wine knowledge!

Great quirky b&b in a great location with the friendliest staff. Good breakfast included. Stayed in the attic room which is quite compact but more than comfortable. Opening window over looking the towns wharf.

We ate dinner at the Merrijig Kitchen whilst on our honeymoon.
The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
Not just an ordinary restaurant but a cosy romantic culinary treat

What a delightful restaurant!
We went for dinner and had the burrata cheese, beef, duck and mousse. The food was delicious! The servers were fantastic, they were so welcoming and accommodating. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and the decor completes the atmosphere.
I would definitely recommend, we were very impressed!

The atmosphere of this place is amazing. The staff and the owner included have so positive vibes that you cannot feel nothing but happiness when you are in the Merrijig Inn. The old style of this cottage makes you feel to be in your beloved grandparents' house. Warm, welcoming and cosy. The food is prepared by the owner, she puts so much love and creativity in her meals that every bites you take is an explosion of flavour in your mouth. Everything is freshly picked from the garden and home made. The best experience we ever had in AU. Thank you all.

Amazing meal in a cozy English pub-feel inn. Fantastic flavours with fresh produce and combinations. Staff very knowledgeable of menu, wine and products. Rhubarb tea was delightful!
Close to town centre, easy to walk to.