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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

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,...
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 on View Street, Bendigo ushers in a new era of modern Asian fusion, blending Malaysian and Chinese traditions with contemporary flair. Since 1993, this vibrant restaurant has celebra...
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...
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...
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   $$$$$   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...
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

14 Chef Hat Award
Combining the goodness of food with the love of meeting and serving great people, those seeking inspired fare in Bendigo head along View Point to find Alium Dining. Set in the former Royal Bank, th...
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...
Established in 1864 and serving generations of Ballarat locals, Black Hill Hotel on Peel Street North is your friendly, neighbourhood bar and bistro. Family-owned and operated with a focus on an au...
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...
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...
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...
Underbar

Underbar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 PM

Ballarat

16 Chef Hat Award
Chauncy

Chauncy

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Heathcote

15 Chef Hat Award
Mr Jones

Mr Jones

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

13 Chef Hat Award
In the heart of Ballarat, Mr Jones stands out as a vibrant dining destination showcasing the best of Thai cuisine. The restaurant's welcoming atmosphere is enriched by contemporary decor that refle...
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 ...