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Mother's
Day

Mother's Day Gin High Tea

Treat mum and yourself

Treat Mum (and yourself) to High Tea with Kilderkin Distillery. Together, you will enjoy: a gin & tonic on arrival; a decadent tower of sweet and savoury delights that showcase local producers and ... more
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
30 Jul 24 -
31 May 25

The Woodhouse Experience

Available Now

The Woodhouse Experience is a five-course menu. Chef takes you through a journey of the best of local produce from the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy; to book your table, call (03) 5443 8671. more
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
18 Jul 24 -
24 Jul 25

Tribute to Frida Kahlo Lunch Menu

Thursday-Friday-Saturday

Join 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 head to our website https://www.thewoodhouse.com.au more
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$

Ballarat

3 Jan -
19 Dec

Live Music Fridays

Every Friday Night

Free live music in the bar every Friday night from 7:30pm more
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$

Ballarat

3 Jan -
25 Dec

Happy Hour

5pm-7:30pm every Friday

Enjoy happy hour every Friday in the bar. more
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$

Ballarat

1 Jan -
31 Dec

Parma Night Wednesday

$25 parmas

Choose from 10 loaded parmas served with chips & salad for just $25. Available every Wednesday night more
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$

Ballarat

1 Jan -
31 Dec

Thursday Steak Night

$28 Porterhouse

Enjoy a 300g porterhouse served with your choice of sauce, chips & salad for just $28 more
Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Wattle Flat

12 Chef Hat Award
22 Jan -
31 Aug

Winter truffle hunt and Degustation Lunch

May 31- August 31

Embark on a captivating truffle journey with our Truffle Hunt and Chef's Selection, priced at $220. This immersive experience includes a thrilling truffle hunt followed by a six-course chef-curated... more
Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Wattle Flat

12 Chef Hat Award
31
Aug

Dusk truffle hunt with Degustation dinner

Saturday Nights June-Aug

Embark on a mesmerising truffle hunt as the sun begins to set, uncovering the hidden treasures of the Truffiere with the help of our skilled truffle dogs. After the hunt, indulge in a harmonising d... more
Vesta x Jigs

Vesta x Jigs

Fusion   $$$$$

Ballarat

23
May

First Makers Dinner for 2025

Saturday May 23rd!

During the course of the year, we host a wine maker or culinary adventurer who share their stories. These events sell out very quickly and we encourage you to book quickly! In May 2025, we will wel... more
Saigon Allee

Saigon Allee

Vietnamese   $$$$$

Ballarat

3 Apr -
30 Aug

Saigon Allee Fried Rice

Book Or Order Now!

Saigon Allee Fried Rice- With mixed vegetables and house made sauce $20. Your choice to add tofu $4, chicken $5, beef $5 or prawns $7. Make a booking via the link or place an order for delivery or... more
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$

Ballarat

26
Apr

Mondegreen Cafe Dinner

Monthly Dinners

Mondegreen Cafe will be opening their doors late one night a month and welcoming you in to enjoy a relaxing, degustation style dining experience! Relax and indulge in fine food and wine over a 6... more
Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$

Bendigo

6 Jan -
6 Jun

Weekly Wine Tasting

Wednesday Nights

Interested in learning more about wine? Starting at 5.30 pm most Wednesdays, Wine Bank offers the opportunity for the public and members, to enjoy tasting a wide selection of wines from a large ran... more
Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$

Bendigo

18 Mar -
13 Jun

MEXICAN MENU

Celebrating Frida Kahlo

In celebrating the Bendigo Art Gallery's Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image Exhibition, Chef Callum has put together this amazing Mexican-inspired menu. Pair it with one of our special CÓCTELES! Come al... more
2 Feb -
31 May

Gin Distilling Masterclass

Love Gin? Create your own

Step up to the still and create a bottle that’s uniquely you. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival followed by a guided gin tasting exploring different botanicals. Then craft your own gin on a 2.5 litr... more
1 Feb -
30 Apr

$35 Whisky Flight

Thursday-Sunday

Discover some exceptional whisky with a customised Whisky Flight, comprising four 15mL pours of your choice, from a selection of local and Scottish spirits, including our own Goldfields Single Malt... more
14 Mar -
30 Jun

G&T Toastie special

Friday-Sunday

Treat yourself to one of our G&T Toastie specials. Not just any toastie - MasterChef Time Bone creates three specialty combinations each week for you to choose from, with meat and vegetarian option... more
13 Mar -
30 Jun

$24 Gin Flight

Thursday-Sunday

Delight your tastebuds with a Larrikin Gin Flight, comprising your choice of 4 x 15mL pours from our gin and gin liqueur range, accompanied by tonic or soda and a range of citrus fruit. Create your... more
The Red Door Pizzeria

The Red Door Pizzeria

Italian   $$$$$

Buninyong

21-27
Apr

Live Music @ Red Door | CANDI WADE

Sun April 27 from 5.30pm

Candi captivates audiences with her raw and honest delivery. Exploring alternative outlets for songwriting with a vocal looper, Candi showcases her love for composing, the layering of harmonies an... more
Fairbank House

Fairbank House

$$$$$   Open Now

Maldon

19-28
Apr

The Kangaroo Hotel's Anzac Day two-up . . ..

High noon at Maldon

For the past little while, the 'Roo's been hosting two-up Anzac afternoons. It has something to do with Australia's finest tradiitions. Come and joim in. It's at 89 High St. Maldon. more