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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
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
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 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 Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Wattle Flat

12 Chef Hat Award
22 Jan -
31 Aug

12pm winter truffle hunt and Degustation Lunch

May 31st- August 31st

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
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 -
30 Apr

Friday Night Pizza

6 pm-9 pm

During the warmer months and usually in line with Daylight Saving, Wine Bank Courtyard plays host to our Friday Night Pizza Nights. Delicious wood-fired pizza is served continuously between 6 pm an... more
Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$

Bendigo

6 Jan -
17 Dec

Weekly Wine Tasting

Wednesday Nights

Interested in learning more about wine? Starting at 5:30pm most Wednesday's, Wine Bank offers the opportunity for the public, and it's members, to enjoy tasting a wide selection of wines from a lar... 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 CĂ“CTELES! Come ... 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
2 Feb -
26 Apr

Distil your own Gin

Create Your Perfect Gin!

This exclusive, hands-on experience will immerse you in the art of gin making to create your own, signature spirit. It begins with a tour of the distillery, followed by a guided gin tasting and inf... 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
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
Fairbank House

Fairbank House

$$$$$

Maldon

31 Mar -
8 Apr

Cooler evenings in central Victoria call for warming ideas

Spirits and shortbread

In the cooler months,Scots have a late night glass of whisky with shortbread. That holds true with their descendants in greater Maldon. Quality is paramout, so that must be Shooting Stars butter s... more