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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Follow the aroma of delicious smokiness to The Woodhouse Bar and Grill on Williamson Street in Bendigo. This steakhouse and red gum grill is a local favourite presenting a rustic dining experience,...
Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bendigo

Friday Night PizzaContinuous PizzaDuring the warmer months, and usually in line with daylight savings, Wine Bank Courtyard plays host to our Friday Night Pizza Nights. Delicious Wood fired pizza is served continuously between 6 p...
Itinerant Spirits

Itinerant Spirits

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

Soldiers Hill

Itinerant Spirits Distillery Tour & TastingWeekends from 1pmVenture behind the curtain of Ballarat’s biggest working distillery and watch raw Western Victorian bounty transform into gin, vodka, and whiskey. The sessions run on Saturdays & Sundays from 1pm. ...
Find all your favourite Vietnamese street food dishes on the menu at NEM VIET on Midland Highway in Epsom. Step into a bright and breezy vibe of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, distressed timber co...
Malayan Orchid

Malayan Orchid

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

Malayan Orchid, located in the vibrant suburb of Bendigo, is a culinary gem that delights diners with its authentic Asian cuisine. The restaurant boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere, adorned with...
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Lola at The Provincial Hotel is a love letter to refined indulgence in the heart of Ballarat. Nestled along historic Lydiard Street North, this intimate dining destination exudes old-world charm wr...
Bendigo locals and visitors eat, drink and gather at The Social Bar & Eating House on Pall Mall. Sip a cocktail alfresco and people watch in the buzzing centre of town, or perch on a stool at the b...
Nude Food Breakfast Bar

Nude Food Breakfast Bar

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

Located in a prime position on Mollison Street, Nude Food Breakfast Bar lifts the standard for brunching and lunching in Bendigo. Enjoy a table in the sunshine alfresco and people watch while sippi...
Gold Mines Hotel

Gold Mines Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Golden Square

Dine in elegant splendour at historic Gold Mines Hotel on Marong Road in Bendigo. Built in 1872 and representing the height of prosperity during the gold rush years, this beautifully restored hotel...
Crooked Kitchen

Crooked Kitchen

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

Wholesome healthy fare with flair is what you'll discover at Crooked Kitchen on Lyttleton Terrace in Bendigo. This gluten-free café was created with a vision to catering to common and uncommon food...
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Ballarat

$16 Cocktail SpecialsCocktails made for you!Sip and savour with our $16 cocktail specials at Black Hill Hotel Ballarat. From Espresso Martinis and Cosmopolitans to Margaritas, Pornstar Martinis, Piña Coladas, and Amaretto Sours, there’s some...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

The brick-laden shopfront of Borchelli Ristorante on Mitchell Street effortlessly reflects the Victorian-era boomtown characteristic of Bendigo. Checked red and white tablecloths, friendly hospital...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

Located just a block from stunning Lake Wendouree, Mondegreen Café on Burnbank Street in Ballarat, is a haven for food enthusiasts, caffeine aficionados and those seeking a cosy retreat from the da...
When it comes the authentic flavours of Indian cuisine, think no further than Dosa Hut on Bridge Mall in Bakery Hill. Serving more than 90 varieties of dosa, this Ballarat restaurant has evolved in...
To fulfil cravings for the tantalising spices of Indian cuisine when in Bendigo, join locals heading to Food O’Clock Cafe & Indian Restaurant on Mollison Street. Diners are welcomed inside and invi...
Underbar

Underbar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Ballarat

16 Chef Hat Award