Steak with miso mushrooms and duchess potatoes.

Gold Mines Hotel

A history-soaked hotel that’s part restaurant,part pub.

  • Richard Cornish
Exterior of the Guildford Family Hotel in Guildford,country Victoria.

10 of Victoria’s best regional pubs worth planning a road trip around

What’s even better than a long pub lunch? A long pub lunch in the country! These venues are the real deal,with food,drinks and settings worth planning a trip around.

  • Richard Cornish
Critics'Pick

Harpoon Social Club

Ramen takes front seat at this high-energy hangout.

Burgers,fried chicken and other Americana classics are celebrated at Ghosty’s Diner in Bendigo.
Critics'Pick

Ghosty’s Diner

Comfort food in a comfy wood-panelled room. Download the Good Food app to see this review.

Steamed pea custard with broad beans and zucchini at fine-diner Babae.

Victoria’s newest destination diner is not where you might expect it

There’s another reason to visit a former gold rush town – and you don’t even have to leave your hotel to enjoy it.

  • Emma Breheny
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High stakes:Porterhouse steak.

The Woodhouse delivers a smoking hot take on wood-fired cooking

Three types of wood-fired cooking are threaded through the menu at this warm Bendigo restaurant.

  • Dani Valent
McIvor Farm pork assiette includes belly,cheek and fillet.

Masons of Bendigo

Masons does a lovely job of showcasing central Victoria's bounty.

  • Dani Valent
Whirrakee Restaurant,Bendigo.
14.5/20

Whirrakee Restaurant

Whirrakee,in a grand Edwardian-era bank building,with views to Rosalind Park and Alexandra fountain,is Bendigo’s go-to fine diner for special dinners and great-value set lunches.

Wine Bank on View

Housed in an 1870s bank building,this wine bar and store is an ideal spot to linger with a snack and a glass of wine – or more.

GPO Tapas Bar&Restaurant

As the name suggests,this sleek urban space serves tapas and craft beer.