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Trivia Nights At The VineBook Your Table NowThink you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Join us every Wednesday from 7:30pm at the Golden Vine Hotel for a night of laughs, drinks, and brain-teasing fun. Gather your mates, grab a m...
Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$   Open Now

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 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. ...
Malayan Orchid

Malayan Orchid

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Braidie’s Tavern on Wellington Street in Strathfieldsaye is a welcoming hub where locals and visitors come together to relax, dine and unwind. Set in a modern, peaceful space, the tavern blends eas...
Nem Vietnamese Street FoodPho, banh mi & moreFor the best pho in Bendigo, visit Nem Vietnamese Street Food on Condon Street, Kennington. Enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere with potted greenery and aromatic North Vietnamese dishes. Highlights ...
Cafe at Provincial Ballarat

Cafe at Provincial Ballarat

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 8:00 AM

Ballarat

Matcha Available Visit Us Today!Here to deliver GOOD NEWS — we’ve got Matcha! Enjoy it hot or iced, made from finely ground green tea leaves for a smooth, earthy flavour that’s both refreshing and energizing. Looking for a twist?...
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   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

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...
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   $$$$$   Opens Thu 8:00 AM

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...
$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   $$$$$   Opens Thu 8:00 AM

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...
Authentic Northern and Central Vietnamese cuisine with a focus on freshness, flavour and taste is on the menu at Nem Viet on Mitchell in Bendigo. Marble-topped tables, eclectic wall art and softly ...
Kang Thai

Kang Thai

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

Red Smoke Bendigo

Red Smoke Bendigo

Grill   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

Bendigo locals and visitors following the tantalising aromas of smoked meat to Red Smoke Bendigo on High Street. Nestled in the heart of the city just a stone’s throw from the fountain, this rustic...