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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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In the heart of Ballarat, Tuki Restaurant offers a delightful escape into the world of French cuisine, inviting diners to indulge in an exquisite culinary experience. The establishment boasts a cha...
Bringing a spark of excitement to Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, The Western Hotel is a lively venue where good times and great energy come naturally. With its all-singing, all-dancing spirit, it ...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

Mitchell Street in Bendigo is home to Borchelli Ristorante, a charming Italian eatery brimming with warmth and old-world character. Inside, red walls and classic chequered tablecloths set the scene...
Situated on Peel Street North in Black Hill, the historic Black Hill Hotel has been welcoming Ballarat locals since 1864. This much-loved neighbourhood bar and bistro blends heritage charm with a w...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 8:00 AM

Lake Wendouree

Just a block from the shores of Lake Wendouree on Burnbank Street, Mondegreen Cafe is a cosy haven for coffee lovers and brunch enthusiasts. Step inside and breathe in the aroma of freshly brewed c...
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...
Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 8:00 AM

Ballarat

Cornerstone Café on South Street, Ballarat Central sits snugly within a charming vintage brick building, offering a warm and cosy escape from the bustle. Celebrating fresh, locally sourced ingredie...
Itinerant Spirits Cocktail Making ClassSaturdays at 3pmWith the guidance of one of our experienced mixologists, using our own Gallivanter Gin & Vansetter Vodka and a range of fresh ingredients, you'll get to create 2x cocktails (shaken and stirred) ent...
For the best pho in Bendigo head to Nem Vietnamese Street Food on Condon Street in Kennington. This authentic restaurant exudes a warm and welcoming vibe ideal for family gatherings or catchups wit...
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...
Crooked Kitchen

Crooked Kitchen

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 PM

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...
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...
Mr Jones

Mr Jones

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

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Fox & Giraffe

Fox & Giraffe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 8:00 AM

Bendigo

Spring Gully General Store

Spring Gully General Store

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 8:00 AM

Bendigo

Espresso Depot

Espresso Depot

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 7:00 AM

Buninyong

Situated in the quaint village of Buninyong, enter a laughter-filled café with a warm and inviting vibe to refuel and recharge at Espresso Depot on Learmonth Street. Sit alfresco under market umbre...
Brewhouse Coffee Roasters

Brewhouse Coffee Roasters

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 8:00 AM

Bendigo

Those seeking specialty coffee and creative café fare in a trendy, airy space in Bendigo head down Hargreaves Street to find Brewhouse Coffee Roasters. This casual café sets the scene for lingering...