The historic Victoria Hotel was built in 1868.

The Victoria

A beautifully renovated gem in Rutherglen.

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Seven Creeks Hotel

A Federation-era pub with a landscaped beer garden.

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The roaring fireplace at the Merrijig Inn.

Merrijig Inn

A historic pub with a fairy light-festooned beer garden.

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Gunbower Hotel

Dry-aged steaks worth stopping for.

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The club sandwich with crisps at Daylesford Hotel.

Daylesford Hotel

A local landmark serving classic and cheffy dishes.

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Fried eggs on chips at the Bunyip Hotel in Cavendish,Victoria.

The Bunyip Hotel

A reliable watering hole with an ex-MoVida chef at the helm.

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A 50-year-old bougainvillea stands at the centre of the room.

Olympus

Greek dining has reached new heights.

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The Muse restaurant at Mitchelton winery.

The Muse

Striking architecture matched by the grandeur of its environs.

Estate-grown lamb,wheat,honey,fruit and vegetables are woven onto the menu.

Lakeside Restaurant

An idyllic place,big on heart and low on food miles.

Henry Sugar’s chicken kiev.

Henry Sugar

Sweet neighbourhood staple with big-hearted spirit.