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Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wattle Flat

12 Chef Hat Award
22 Jan -
14 Feb

Valentines Day degustation and Dusk truffle hunt

Book now

Friday 14th February 2025 $200 per person 6 course menu, paired wines, Night time truffle hunt under candle light more
Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wattle Flat

12 Chef Hat Award
25 Sep 24 -
1 Mar 25

Summer Truffle Experience

December- March

Join us for an exciting summer truffle hunt, where you’ll explore our picturesque truffle farm alongside our expert foragers. After an adventurous session of searching for these culinary gems, indu... more
Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wattle Flat

12 Chef Hat Award
22 Jan -
31 Aug

12pm winter truffle hunt and Degustation Lunch

May 31st- August 31st

Embark on a captivating truffle journey with our Truffle Hunt and Chef's Selection, priced at $220. This immersive experience includes a thrilling truffle hunt followed by a six-course chef-curated... more
Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wattle Flat

12 Chef Hat Award
31
Aug

Dusk truffle hunt with Degustation dinner

Saturday nights June- Aug

Embark on a mesmerising truffle hunt as the sun begins to set, uncovering the hidden treasures of the Truffiere with the help of our skilled truffle dogs. After the hunt, indulge in a harmonising d... more
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
30 Jul 24 -
31 May 25

The Woodhouse Experience

Available Now

The Woodhouse Experience is a nine-course menu. Chef takes you through a journey of the best of local produce from the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy; to book your table, call (03) 5443 8671. more
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
18 Jul 24 -
24 Jul 25

Express Lunch

Thursday-Friday-Saturday

Join us for a two-course lunch with a beverage for $68 pp or three-course for $78 pp on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To book your table, call (03) 5443 8671: more
Kilderkin Distillery

Kilderkin Distillery

   Open Now

Ballarat

13 Dec 24 -
1 Feb 25

Distil your own Gin

Saturday 1 February

This exclusive, hands-on experience will immerse you in the art of gin making to create your own, signature spirit. It begins with a tour of the distillery, followed by a guided gin tasting and inf... more
Kilderkin Distillery

Kilderkin Distillery

   Open Now

Ballarat

8 Dec 24 -
2 Feb 25

Forage & Feast Gin High Tea

Sunday 2 February

At Kilderkin Distillery we love using fantastic local produce from our fine city. Our Forage & Feast Gin High Tea will feature products from our fellow members of the Central Highlands Growers & Pr... more
Kilderkin Distillery

Kilderkin Distillery

   Open Now

Ballarat

2 Dec 24 -
3 Mar 25

G&T Toastie special

Friday - Sunday

Treat yourself to one of our G&T Toastie specials. And not just any toastie - MasterChef Time Bone creates three specialty combinations each week for you to choose from, with meat and vegetarian op... more
Kilderkin Distillery

Kilderkin Distillery

   Open Now

Ballarat

8 Dec 24 -
3 Mar 25

$24 Gin Flight

Thursday - Sunday

Delight your tastebuds with a Larrikin Gin Flight, comprising your choice of 4 x 15ml pours from our gin and gin liqueur range, accompanied by tonic or soda, and a range of citrus fruits. Create yo... more
Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$

Bendigo

6 Jan -
30 Mar

Friday Night Pizza

6 pm-9 pm

During the warmer months and usually in line with Daylight Saving, Wine Bank Courtyard plays host to our Friday Night Pizza Nights. Delicious wood-fired pizza is served continuously between 6 pm an... more
Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$

Bendigo

6 Jan -
17 Dec

Weekly Wine Tasting

Wednesday Nights

Interested in learning more about wine? Starting at 5:30pm most Wednesday's, Wine Bank offers the opportunity for the public, and it's members, to enjoy tasting a wide selection of wines from a lar... more
Ballarat Leagues Club

Ballarat Leagues Club

Bistro   $$$$$

Ballarat East

12 Jun 24 -
26 Mar 25

KIDS EAT FREE*

Monday & Tuesday Nights

Every Monday & Tuesday night you can receive a FREE Kids Meal* with the purchase of a Main Meal. Available 5.30-8.15pm (*conditions apply). Every Kids meal also includes ice-cream and an activity p... more
The Red Door Pizzeria

The Red Door Pizzeria

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Buninyong

20-26
Jan

Live Music @ Red Door | CHRISTOPHER JAMED

Sun JAN 26 from 5.30pm

Local favourite Christopher James returns to Red Door on Jan 26. This guy is brilliant, table bookings recommended! more
Fairbank House

Fairbank House

$$$$$   Open Now

Maldon

25 Jan -
2 Feb

Art, craft and you in the centre

of Victoria, 2025

There's something in the air here that attracts skills and imagination. This year, it's co-depth classes on grain baking, artisan cheeses, interior deconation, and master classes on conventional ar... more