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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
26 Mar -
26 Nov

Four Hats of Bendigo Guided Tour

Progressive Fine Dining

At The Woodhouse Bar & Grill, fire and flavour take centre stage. As one of four chef-hat venues on the Four Hats of Bendigo tour, we offer a luxe wood-fired steakhouse experience with dry-aged wag... more
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
19 Feb -
31 May

The Woodhouse Experience

From $155pp

Indulge 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... more
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
21 Feb -
31 May

Chef's Tasting Menu

$110 per person

Discover 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... more
SoulFood Fusion House Cafe & Resto

SoulFood Fusion House Cafe & Resto

Filipino   $$$$$

Bendigo

9 Feb -
9 May

Halo-Halo Happiness

Layered with Love

At Soul Food Cuisine, our halo-halo is a Filipino-style shaved ice dessert layered with sweetened beans, fresh fruits, and jellies, then topped with creamy milk, Leche flan, purple yam jam, and pur... more
SoulFood Fusion House Cafe & Resto

SoulFood Fusion House Cafe & Resto

Filipino   $$$$$

Bendigo

9 Feb -
9 May

Sweet Tradition, Bold Flavour

Ube Biko

Our Ube Biko is a classic Filipino sweet chewy sticky rice infused with vibrant purple yam (ube) and creamy coconut, delivering rich flavour and texture in every bite. Soft, sweet, and beautifully ... more
SoulFood Fusion House Cafe & Resto

SoulFood Fusion House Cafe & Resto

Filipino   $$$$$

Bendigo

9 Feb -
9 May

Soul Food’s Most Loved Dishes

Filipino Classics

At Soul Food Cuisine, we bring authentic Filipino flavours to your plate. From our hearty Chicken Lomi Soup with fresh noodles, veggies, crispy pork, and egg, to the tangy Pickled Papaya Atchara, c... more
Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

16 Feb -
30 May

From Espresso to Indulgence

Pause, Sip, Delight

Join 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 ... more
Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

16 Feb -
30 May

Blueberry Pancake Bliss

A Slice of Sunshine

Start your day with our Blueberry Pancakes topped with lemon curd, mascarpone, and brown sugar crumble. A sweet, tangy, and indulgent treat that’s perfect for brunch! Open 8am – 2pm come on down an... more
Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

16 Feb -
31 May

Your Brunch Destination in Ballarat

Where Every Bite Inspires

We’re tucked away on the corner of South St, Ballarat Central, serving seasonally crafted breakfast and lunch dishes to inspire you. Enjoy our supreme barista coffee for your everyday buzz in a rel... more
Dosa Hut Ballarat

Dosa Hut Ballarat

Indian   $$$$$

Bakery Hill

13 Jan -
31 Mar

Delicious Dosas

Naturally gluten free

At Dosa Hut Ballarat, discover the magic of authentic South Indian dosas. Light, crisp and golden, our dosas are crafted from fermented rice and lentil batter, delivering incredible flavour and tex... more
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$

Lake Wendouree

23 Feb -
30 Apr

All-Day Brunch At Mondegreen Cafe

Try 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... more
Julie-Anna Restaurant

Julie-Anna Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Bendigo

5-31
Mar

Love Your Local: Complimentary Beer, Wine or Soft Drink

March Only

Make your March dinners even better with a little something on the house. Enjoy a complimentary beer, wine or soft drink with any main meal when you book online and dine with us for dinner. It’s th... more
Malayan Orchid

Malayan Orchid

Asian   $$$$$

Bendigo

4 Feb -
4 May

Authentic Asian Fusion Eats

Taste Asia With Us

We 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... more
Malayan Orchid

Malayan Orchid

Asian   $$$$$

Bendigo

16 Feb -
31 May

Refreshments Worth Savouring

Refresh & Pair Perfectly

Quench your thirst with our thoughtfully curated drinks menu at Malayan Orchid. Complement your bold Malaysian and Asian fusion dishes with refreshing soft drinks, classic teas and coffees or a sel... more
NEM VIET Epsom

NEM VIET Epsom

Vietnamese   $$$$$

Epsom

5 Mar -
30 Jun

Authentic Vietnamese Flavours at Nem Viet Epsom

Try us today!

Discover the vibrant flavours of Vietnam at Nem Viet Epsom. Start with crispy spring rolls, chicken wings or bao buns, then dive into authentic favourites like fresh banh mi, Vietnamese cabbage sal... more
Itinerant Spirits

Itinerant Spirits

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Soldiers Hill

8 Nov 25 -
8 Mar 26

Itinerant Spirits Distillery Tour & Tasting

Weekends from 1pm

Venture 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. ... more
Itinerant Spirits

Itinerant Spirits

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Soldiers Hill

23 Feb -
20 Mar

A Western Victorian Campfire Tale

MFWF comes to Ballarat!

Gather around the coals for an unforgettable night of fire, flavour and storytelling. Chef Alejandro Saravia (Victoria x Farmer’s Daughters) teams up with Itinerant Spirits for four flame-kissed co... more
Itinerant Spirits

Itinerant Spirits

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Soldiers Hill

8 Nov 25 -
28 Mar 26

Itinerant Spirits Cocktail Making Class

Saturdays at 3pm

With the guidance of one of our experienced mixologists, using our own Gallivanter Gin & Vansetter Vodka and a range of fresh ingredients, you'll get to create 2x cocktails (shaken and stirred) ent... more
22 Feb -
13 Mar

Spirited Sessions at Kilderkin Distillery

Enda Kenny

Enda Kenny is an Irish-born songwriter who has made his home in Australia. Through ten independent albums, his thoughtful, descriptive stories have struck a chord with festival audiences worldwide.... more
2 Feb 25 -
31 May 26

Gin Distilling Masterclass

Love Gin? Create your own

Step up to the still and create a bottle that’s uniquely you. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival followed by a guided gin tasting exploring different botanicals. Then craft your own gin on a 2.5 litr... more