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Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Bendigo

14 Chef Hat Award
22
Jan

An Evening with Pizzini Wines

Thursday 22 January 2026

Enjoy a truly unforgettable evening at An Evening with Pizzini Wines at Alium Dining on 22 January 2026. Savour a beautifully curated five-course Italian-inspired menu paired with exceptional wines... more
The B-Town Eatery

The B-Town Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$

Ballarat

21 Nov 25 -
31 Jan 26

All-Day Eats at The B-Town Eatery

Book today!

The B-Town Eatery in Ballarat is your go-to spot for all-day dining, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy delicious burgers, crispy schnitzels, hearty breakfasts, and freshly brewed coffee. ... more
The B-Town Eatery

The B-Town Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$

Ballarat

4 Dec 25 -
31 Jan 26

Ballarat Best coffee at just $4.99

with Free Brownie Bite.

Your day just got better. Enjoy our premium, Ballarat-favorite coffee for only $4.99. Plus, treat yourself to a delicious Free Brownie Bite you deserve it! more
Itinerant Spirits

Itinerant Spirits

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Soldiers Hill

11 Dec 25 -
28 Feb 26

Itinerant Spirits New Summer Menu

Sip Something Special

Find your new favourite cocktails this Summer at Itinerant Spirits. Showcasing Gallivanter Gin & Vansetter Vodka, we've created the perfect list of cocktails to pair with those long, warm summer ev... 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

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
9 Dec 25 -
16 Jan 26

Paper Jane LIVE

Friday 16 January

A Central Victorian Americana band originating just down the road from Heathcote, Paper Jane features wooden sonic tones and fragile unprocessed voices. Theirs are songs of Australian stories and l... more
9 Dec 25 -
17 Jan 26

Forage & Feast Sausage Fest

Saturday 17 January

We’re celebrating the humble banger in true gourmet style. Enjoy six chipolata varieties, three seasonal mashes and a trio of gravies. To top it off, enjoy your choice of a refreshing, signature La... more
14 Mar 25 -
30 Jun 26

G&T Toastie special

Friday-Sunday

Treat yourself to one of our G&T Toastie specials. Not just any toastie - MasterChef Time Bone creates three specialty combinations each week for you to choose from, with meat and vegetarian option... more
13 Mar 25 -
30 Jun 26

$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 fruit. Create your... more
1 Feb 25 -
30 Jun 26

$35 Whisky Flight

Thursday-Sunday

Discover some exceptional whisky with a customised Whisky Flight, comprising four 15mL pours of your choice, from a selection of local and Scottish spirits, including our own Goldfields Single Malt... more
9 Dec 25 -
1 Feb 26

Forage & Feast Gin High Tea

Sunday 1 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
9 Dec 25 -
28 Feb 26

Happy Hour

Fridays 4 - 7pm

Join us Friday afternoon for $10 G&Ts and $15 select cocktails. Ther perfect way to wind down your week. 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
Nem Vietnamese Street Food

Nem Vietnamese Street Food

Vietnamese   $$$$$

Kennington

27 Nov 25 -
31 Jan 26

Nem Vietnamese Street Food

Pho, banh mi & more

For the best pho in Bendigo, visit Nem Vietnamese Street Food on Condon Street, Kennington. Enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere with potted greenery and aromatic North Vietnamese dishes. Highlights ... more
Sanguine Estate
16 Dec 25 -
25 Jan 26

Sanguine Sunset Sessions: Longer Days, Longer Pours

5 to 8pm every Sat in Jan

This January, soak up the summer vibes at Sanguine Estate Wines as we turn up the music and keep the wine flowing! Join us every Saturday from 3rd–24th January, plus Sunday 25th January, for exten... more
Dosa Hut Ballarat

Dosa Hut Ballarat

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

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
Golden Vine Hotel

Golden Vine Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

26 Sep 25 -
21 Oct 26

Tuesday Lunch Special

Chicken Schnitzel day

Tuesday lunch special at the vine $10 chicken schnitzel served with chips, gravy and salad more
Golden Vine Hotel

Golden Vine Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

26 Sep 25 -
21 Oct 26

Sunday Night Special

Sunday Roast night

Sunday night special at the Vine $25 Roast of the day with your choice of soup or dessert more
Golden Vine Hotel

Golden Vine Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

26 Sep 25 -
30 Dec 26

Tuesday Night Dinner Special

Steak Night & Live Music

Tuesday night special at the vine $24 Porterhouse Steak served with chips, salad and your choice of sauce more