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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Modern Australian Restaurants

Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

13 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...
Itinerant Spirits

Itinerant Spirits

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

Soldiers Hill

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. ...
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...
Gold Mines Hotel

Gold Mines Hotel

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

Ballarat

16 Chef Hat Award
Underbar is a distinguished modern Australian restaurant located in the heart of Ballarat, Victoria. Its inviting atmosphere combines contemporary design with a touch of rustic charm, making it the...
Le Foyer

Le Foyer

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Jo Joe's

Jo Joe's

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

Bendigo

In the heart of Bendigo, Jo Joe's stands out as a gastronomic gem, offering a unique twist on modern Australian cuisine. The restaurant boasts a warm, inviting setting, where rustic charm meets con...
The Farmers Arms Hotel in Creswick is a charming gem located in the picturesque Goldfields region of Victoria. This modern Australian restaurant impresses visitors with its inviting ambience, featu...
Smoke N Roast

Smoke N Roast

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

Bendigo

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...
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Pratty's Patch

Pratty's Patch

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Bendigo

In the heart of Bendigo, Pratty's Patch stands out as a beacon of Modern Australian cuisine, seamlessly blending local flavours with innovative cooking techniques. This inviting restaurant boasts a...
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...
Country cooking crafted with care lures locals and travellers to The Redesdale Hotel on Kyneton-Heathcote Road in Redesdale. Built in the 1850s, this country pub’s blue stone exterior and fireplace...
The Bunch of Grapes Hotel, located in the heart of Ballarat, invites diners to indulge in modern Australian cuisine within a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This charming establishment boasts an inv...
The Reservoir Hotel, located in the charming suburb of Kennington in Victoria’s Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields region, invites diners to experience a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This modern ...
The Dispensary Bar & Diner, located in the heart of Bendigo, offers a vibrant dining experience with a unique twist. This modern Australian restaurant stands out not only for its innovative menu bu...