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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants With Functions

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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
The Woodhouse ExperienceFrom $155ppIndulge in The Woodhouse Experience – an eight-course sharing menu designed for serious food lovers. From freshly shucked Tasmanian oysters and woodfired king prawns to Sher Wagyu tartare, wagyu sk...
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

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

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Chef's Tasting Menu$110 per personDiscover Alium Dining’s Chef’s Tasting Menu and let the kitchen take you on a culinary journey for $110 pp (minimum two guests). Enjoy around eight beautifully crafted dishes across four courses, d...
Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:30 AM

Ballarat

From Espresso to IndulgencePause, Sip, DelightJoin us at Cornerstone Cafe for our Mont Blanc coffee break a sweet twist on your regular cuppa featuring a rich, indulgent Mont Blanc-style coffee. It’s the perfect mid-day treat with friends or ...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 8:00 AM

Lake Wendouree

All-Day Brunch At Mondegreen CafeTry us today!Mondegreen Cafe is your go-to for relaxed all-day dining from 8am to 2pm, serving breakfast and brunch favourites done right. Think eggs Benedict, big breakfast plates, smashed avocado, smoked salm...
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...
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...
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...
Malayan Orchid

Malayan Orchid

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

Authentic Asian Fusion EatsTaste Asia With UsWe serve vibrant modern Asian fusion cuisine that artfully blends Malaysian and Chinese cookery with contemporary influences. Since 1993, we’ve crafted dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients and t...
Julie-Anna Restaurant stands proudly in the heart of Bendigo, offering a unique dining experience that reflects the rich culinary diversity of the region. With its elegant setting characterised by ...
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...
Itinerant Spirits

Itinerant Spirits

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

Soldiers Hill

Discover itinerant Spirits on Lydiard Street in Soldiers Hill – Ballarat’s newest distillery, cocktail bar and restaurant. Step off the train and into a reimagined goods shed where you can chase th...
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 Wed 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...
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...
Underbar

Underbar

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

Ballarat

16 Chef Hat Award
Le Foyer

Le Foyer

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Mr Jones

Mr Jones

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Ballarat

12 Chef Hat Award
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 ...