Join us on the 19th March as we continue our tour of the Iconic Pubs & Clubs of the Peninsula – with dinner at the Dava!
Steeped in history since the 1920’s, The Dava Hotel with its views across the bay still stands as an iconic and family friendly venue well into the 21st century. The original building has a wonderful rich history as home to The Sisters of Charity, a boarding school and preparatory school for boys in the 1920’s. A decade on in 1935, it was sold to John Ross who would redevelop the buildings as The Dava Lodge Hotel and Guest House which attracted celebrities to the shores of the bay.
Over recent years the venue has undergone major renovations that have given the hotel a whole new life and seen it evolve to meet customer expectations. At the same time, a five star chef, Richard Keane, was brought in to work his magic, and offer locals and tourists alike more upmarket food at mid-range pricing. The Dava Hotel has been synonymous with the Mornington Peninsula for over six decades and it is by far the most multi-generational venue on the Peninsula. It’s not unusual to see those that once frequented The Dava Hotel back in the 80s and 90s when The Dava was known for its discotheque, where young ones would flock to in the area, to still frequent it today with their young families, their parents and grandparents.
