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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants With Disabled Access

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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Express LunchThursday-Friday-SaturdayJoin 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:
Peasant

Peasant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Ballarat

12 Chef Hat Award
Food from the earth is what you will find on the menu at Peasant on Lydiard Street North in Ballarat. This elegant restaurant caters for limited numbers of guests offering a monthly one-off degusta...
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 ...
Saigon Allee

Saigon Allee

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Ballarat

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 ...
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 ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Pub Food"
Hop Temple

Hop Temple

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 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 9:00 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 at 9:30 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...
Morning MelodiesHeld monthly & only $10 $10 to enjoy BLC's monthly morning melodies & morning tea, or include lunch for a total of $25. Check out the full calendar of dates and entertainers on the website
Kang Thai

Kang Thai

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Bendigo

Mouth-watering Thai cuisine is what you can expect when dining at Kang Thai on Williamson Street in Bendigo. Once stepping through the doors, be enveloped in a vibe of authentic and traditional acc...
Masons of Bendigo

Masons of Bendigo

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

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Red Smoke Bendigo

Red Smoke Bendigo

Grill   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

Bendigo locals and visitors following the tantalising aromas of smoked meat to Red Smoke Bendigo on High Street. Nestled in the heart of the city just a stone’s throw from the fountain, this rustic...
Mr Jones

Mr Jones

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Ballarat

13 Chef Hat Award
Fox & Giraffe

Fox & Giraffe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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 12:00 PM

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...
Golden Vine Hotel

Golden Vine Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Bendigo

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 ...
Nolans

Nolans

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Ballarat

Live Music @ Red Door | Featuring Troy ElliotSun Dec 1 from 5.30pmWith local favourite Troy Elliot playing acoustically from 5.30pm come and celebrate the start of summer at Red Door... We'll see you there!