Gold Mines Hotel

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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, creamy mashed potatoes, eggplant caponata, broccolini and lamb jus.

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 boasts fretworked verandahs, one of Bendigo's oldest gardens, a courtyard and private dining options. A warm and welcoming ambience awaits indoors, where a rich colour palette, intimate table settings and seasonal menu offer modern dining while remaining faithful to the pub's roots. Start with chicken and ginger dumplings, torn kha broth, toasted coconut, chilli jam, cucumber, coriander and curry leaves; before roasted duck breast, leg croquette, roasted celeriac and purée, pickled quince, sautéed Swiss chard and mushroom jus. Finish with caramelised white chocolate and wattleseed bavarois.