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Golden Vine Hotel

Golden Vine Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Bendigo

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.
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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 ...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 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 Wed 4:00 PM

Ballarat

Trivia Night Every WednesdayBallarat’s favourite Trivia night is at Hop Temple every Wednesday from 7 pm! Enjoy a pizza & a pot of house beer for only $20. Trivia at Hop Temple is fun, interactive and inclusive, it’s not your...
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 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...
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
Food O'Clock Cafe & Indian Restaurant

Food O'Clock Cafe & Indian Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Bendigo

To fulfil cravings for the tantalising spices of Indian cuisine when in Bendigo, join locals heading to Food O’Clock Cafe & Indian Restaurant on Mollison Street. Diners are welcomed inside and invi...
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...
Nem Viet on Mitchell

Nem Viet on Mitchell

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Bendigo

Authentic Northern and Central Vietnamese cuisine with a focus on freshness, flavour and taste is on the menu at Nem Viet on Mitchell in Bendigo. Marble-topped tables, eclectic wall art and softly ...
Ragazzone

Ragazzone

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Ballarat

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Red Smoke Bendigo

Red Smoke Bendigo

Grill   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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 ...