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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Bendigo

Passing Clouds Dinner6 Courses Food & WineEnjoy an indulgent evening with us! Six courses prepared by Chef Callum, paired with a selection of fine wines curated by Passing Clouds. Limited seats, book now. $175 per person. Full details ...
Run Rabbit Run

Run Rabbit Run

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Castlemaine

Patrons entering Run Rabbit Run are first greeted by a charming shop-front sign on Hargraves Street – an indication as to what lies inside this boutique Castlemaine cafe. Exuding a rustic, country ...
Summer Truffle ExperienceDecember- MarchJoin 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...
Bringing low and slow BBQ to Bendigo, head to Smoke N Roast on Bath Lane to appease cravings for all things carnivorous. Follow tantalising aromas to find the restaurant for a dine-in fix, or disco...
For the best pho in Bendigo head to Nem Vietnamese Street Food on Condon Street in Kennington. This authentic restaurant exudes a warm and welcoming vibe ideal for family gatherings or catchups wit...
Lola at The Provincial Hotel on Lydiard Street North in Ballarat offers stylish European-inspired dining, beautifully shaped each season by the region’s best locally sourced produce. Settle into a ...
Espresso Depot

Espresso Depot

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Buninyong

Situated in the quaint village of Buninyong, enter a laughter-filled café with a warm and inviting vibe to refuel and recharge at Espresso Depot on Learmonth Street. Sit alfresco under market umbre...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Bendigo

The brick-laden shopfront of Borchelli Ristorante on View Street effortlessly reflects the Victorian-era boomtown characteristic of Bendigo. Checked red and white tablecloths, friendly hospitality ...
Bunja Thai Restaurant

Bunja Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:00 AM

Bendigo

For the best Thai in Bendigo head down Pall Mall to find Bunja Thai Restaurant. Housed in a stunning 1887 heritage-listed bank building with vaulted ceilings, a vault, wine cellar and Vahland splen...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Pub Food"
Hop Temple

Hop Temple

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Ballarat

Rejoice with good food, good beer and lots of good cheer at Hop Temple, located at the rear of Armstrong Street North. Rally family and friends to venture down Ballarat’s iconic Hop laneway and rev...
The Bendigo Club

The Bendigo Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Bendigo

Eat, drink, play and enjoy at The Bendigo Club on Park Street. With a contemporary bistro space and state-of-the-art indoor function areas, this venue offers an impressive, modern and diverse range...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Coffee"
Old Green Bean

Old Green Bean

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:30 AM

Bendigo

Finding popularity among Bendigo locals, pay a visit to Old Green Bean coffee shop and café on Lyttleton Terrace, for a bite to eat and an aromatic coffee. An ideal place for guests of all ages, th...
Bar Midland

Bar Midland

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Castlemaine

12 Chef Hat Award
Mr Jones
Fox & Giraffe

Fox & Giraffe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Bendigo

A love of food, coffee, friends and family come together to create Fox & Giraffe on Bridge Street in Bendigo. This happy little café, situated just a short stroll from the lake, is an ideal spot fo...
Jo Joe's

Jo Joe's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Bendigo

Serving Bendigo locals and visitors for more than 30 years, head to Jo Joe’s restaurant on High Street to appease ravenous pizza cravings. This modern, fast-paced, family-friendly dining destinatio...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Indian"
Sargun Indian Tandoori

Sargun Indian Tandoori

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

Experience the spice of life at Sargun Indian Tandoori restaurant on Pall Mall in Bendigo. This upstairs establishment presents a vibrant vibe with red-clothed tables set with white napkins, tradit...
North Britain Hotel

North Britain Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Ballarat

Handcrafted wood-fired pizzas have Buninyong locals returning time and again to The Red Door Pizzeria on Warrenheip Street. Take comfort in this beautiful heritage-listed restaurant by the fire in ...
A Bendigo tradition since 1877, the Golden Vine Hotel on King Street is a much loved local music venue along with dishing up a fabulous menu of pub classics, gluten-free and vegan choices. Nestled ...