Bistro Maison, Mt Eliza sells through Colliers

Bistro Maison has been sold by local chef Bernard McCarthy and his operations manager wife, Rachel.

The husband-and-wife restaurant couple have sold their business in Mt Eliza on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

Colliers International’s Will Connolly secured the leasehold sale of Bistro Maison as the McCarthys look towards a new establishment on the peninsula.

It sold within a month of listing, with the leasehold purchased by local couple, Hans and Annette Went, who plan to transform the space into a traditional Italian restaurant.

The McCarthys had the bistro in the Mt Eliza Village for the past five years.

They are now focusing on their new venture in Balnarring, Barn & Co, which will be a cellar door winery and friendly bistro. 

Will Connolly said there hospitality venues were changing hands quite rapidly on the Mornington Peninsula, with venues such as the Rye Diner and McCrae Pavilion also being sold recently,” he said.

“It’s no secret that people on the Mornington Peninsula are passionate about their food, and this is clearly demonstrated in the high standard of service and quality venues in this region are currently providing.”