WHAT’S ON IN PENOLA
Our town got its name from us for a reason!
The Royal Oak is proud to host events like paired wine experiences and Tasting Australia showcases. Whether you’re after a quality meal full of local produce or looking to explore Coonawarra wine, we’re happy to cater for you at the ROAK. Our kitchen team utilises the best local ingredients on offer to deliver quality daily specials. Drive through the ROAK’s Sip’n’Save or browse our extensive bottle shop range showcasing the best the Limestone Coast has to offer to pair with your meal.
Events and Offers
SCHOOL’S OUT: KIDS EAT FREE
25th September – 11th October 2026
Make the school holidays a little easier on the wallet with our Kids Eat Free deal!
For every main meal purchased, receive one free kids meal including chicken nuggets, chips, a soft drink and dessert.
Bringing more than one child? No worries – purchase an additional Kids Meal Deal for just $10.
It’s the perfect excuse to round up the family, skip the cooking and enjoy an easy meal out these school holidays.
Book your table and treat the kids on us!
WIN $25,000 CASH!
Friday, 28th August – Wednesday, 21st October
Fancy $25,000 with your pub meal? Because one lucky diner is about to get a serious boost to their bank balance.
Our next giveaway is bigger than ever, with a massive $25,000 cash prize up for grabs.
Holiday? New car? House deposit? Rainy-day fund? Whatever you’d do with it, $25K could go a very long way.
To be in the running, all you have to do is:
1. Book a table via SevenRooms.
2. Attend your booking (don’t forget to make yourself known to staff on arrival).
Make your booking via SevenRooms between Friday 28 August and Wednesday 21 October, dine with us, and you could be the one walking away $25,000 richer.
T&Cs apply | Licence No T26/1466
MEGA RAFFLE DAY
Saturday, 24th October
Get ready for a massive day of prizes, giveaways and plenty of chances to win at our Mega Raffle Day on Saturday, 24th October.
Across the afternoon, guests dining with us will win loads of prizes – $1000 cash, a weekend escape package, food and beverage vouchers, plus plenty more!
How to enter on the day:
Every $10 you spend in venue on food and beverages will earn you 1 raffle ticket. It’s that simple! So, round up your mates, come in for lunch, stay for a few drinks and soak up the atmosphere.
At 4pm, all eyes will be on the big one. We’ll be announcing the winner of our $25,000 Cash Giveaway LIVE in venue. If you’ve entered, make sure you’re here for the announcement – because you could be walking away with a serious payday!
All other prizes will be drawn following the cash giveaway after 4pm. See you on Saturday, 24th October from 12pm.
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday, 3rd November
Get ready for a huge Melbourne Cup Day at the Royal Oak!
Catch all the racing action live, get involved in sweeps throughout the day, dress to impress for our Best Dressed competition and enjoy great food, drinks and an unbeatable race-day atmosphere.
Bookings are recommended. Discover more and secure your spot below!
Monthly Specials
Tasting Plate & Pilsner’d
Get a taste of Oktoberfest with our Oktober Tasting Plate, loaded with all the classics. Enjoy a warm pretzel, tender pork wing and traditional kransky, served with sauerkraut, cornichons and seeded mustard.
Hearty, flavour-packed and made for pairing with a cold Little Bang Pilsner’d beer, it’s the perfect way to get into the Oktoberfest spirit. Available for a limited time only.
Margs & Paloma
Three refreshing favourites are pouring this month. Turn up the heat with a Spicy Tommy Margarita, keep it classic with a smooth and zesty Tommy’s Margarita, or freshen things up with a crisp, grapefruit Paloma.
Whether you like your cocktails spicy, citrusy or light and refreshing, there’s something on the list for you. Gather your friends, grab a table and enjoy this month’s cocktail line-up. Available for a limited time only.
Weekly Specials
Looking for great dining specials in Penola? Check out The Royal Oak Hotel’s weekly specials and happy hour!
What’s happening in Penola, Coonawarra Wine Country
Coonawarra is a vibrant country community. Every year it hosts a handful of diverse events, including:
- Coonawarra Cup brings the picturesque Penola racecourse to life on the second Thursday in January, with the ROAK hosting the unofficial after-party
- Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival is the perfect time to unearth your purple felt hat and explore your artistic side
- Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers in July is when the local wineries dig into their cellars for some tasty aged cabernets
- Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations extend through October, when we celebrate spring and the new season’s growth in the paddocks and vines
- Penola Show, the quintessential country show with champion cows, sheep, horses, fireworks, fairy floss and the $1000 grand champion rose. But the most hotly contested category? The Men’s Chocolate Cake Challenge!
Function coming up?
The ROAK is Penola’s best venue for birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, sporting club gatherings and other important occasions.
Our multifaceted venue is perfect for any event.
Visit our newly revamped beer garden. It has recently become Penola’s hottest destination, and it’s set up for all weather conditions, so book early.
Planning an event? We’d love to help.
