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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants With Live Music

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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. ...
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...
The Social Bar & Eating House
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...
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...
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens Tue 4:00 PM

Ballarat

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...
Golden Vine Hotel

Golden Vine Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Bendigo

A Bendigo tradition since 1877, the Golden Vine Hotel on King Street is a much-loved local music venue along with dishing up a fabulous menu of pub classics, gluten-free and vegan choices. Nestled ...
The Western Hotel in Ballarat offers a vibrant dining experience, inviting locals and visitors alike to indulge in modern Australian cuisine. Set in a charming building with a relaxed yet stylish a...
One Tree Hill Hotel

One Tree Hill Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Spring Gully

Bendigo locals whet their whistle and chow down on pub fare with flair at One Tree Hotel on Spring Gully Road. This refurbished bistro sets a cosy atmosphere with a roaring open fire to beat Winter...
Queens Arms Hotel

Queens Arms Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Bendigo

Located in the heart of Bendigo, the Queens Arms Hotel stands as a vibrant destination for both locals and visitors seeking a true taste of Australian pub culture. This charming establishment offer...
Court House Hotel

Court House Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Smythesdale

Five Flags Hotel

Five Flags Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Campbells Creek

For a cold beer and classic pub fare, locals and those passing through stop at Brown Hill Hotel on Humffray Street North. One of the oldest watering holes in Ballarat and nestled next to Yarrowee C...
The Old Boundary Hotel

The Old Boundary Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Bendigo

The Old Boundary Hotel invites patrons to indulge in a vibrant dining experience within Bendigo’s charming locale. Set in the heart of Victoria’s Goldfields, this welcoming restaurant stands out wi...
Origini is a charming restaurant located in the heart of Castlemaine, Victoria, offering a delightful escape into authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The establishment stands out with its inviting ...
The Foundry Hotel, located in the vibrant suburb of Bendigo, offers a unique dining experience that sets it apart from others in the region. With a modern Australian menu, guests can savour signatu...