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Combining the goodness of food with the love of meeting and serving great people, those seeking inspired fare in Bendigo head along View Point to find Alium Dining. Set in the former Royal Bank, th...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Follow the aroma of delicious smokiness to The Woodhouse Bar and Grill on Williamson Street in Bendigo. This steakhouse and red gum grill is a local favourite presenting a rustic dining experience,...
Peasant

Peasant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

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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...
Steak NightEvery TuesdayJoin us every Tuesday from 6 pm-8.30 pm for Porterhouse steak, cooked to your liking, with chips and salad for just $22. Live acoustic music from 6.30 pm, to book call (03) 5443 6063.
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 ...
Bunja Thai Restaurant

Bunja Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

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 4:00 PM

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Trivia Night Every WednesdayBallarat’s favourite Trivia night is at Hop Temple every Wednesday from 7:00PM! Enjoy a pizza & a pot of house beer for only $20. Trivia at Hop Temple is fun, interactive and inclusive, it’s not yo...
The Bendigo Club
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...
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
Underbar

Underbar

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

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16 Chef Hat Award
Bar Midland

Bar Midland

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Castlemaine

12 Chef Hat Award
Masons of Bendigo
Ragazzone

Ragazzone

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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12 Chef Hat Award
Those seeking Filipino comfort food in Bendigo head down High Street to find SoulFood Fusion House Café & Resto. This locally-loved dining destination seamlessly blends neon signage, vibrant wall m...
Serving authentic Malaysian cuisine from recipes handed down from the family kitchen, discerning Ballarat foodies stop by Don’s Kitchen on Heinz Lane for fare with flair. Located in Midlands Golf C...
"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...
For café fare sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate, head to Café Essence – Coffee Cake Wine Dine on Bull Street in Bendigo. Step into an elegant interior of ornate wall mirrors, an open ...
Nolans

Nolans

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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