The good life comes easy in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges region.

Take your pick of acclaimed restaurants and welcoming gastropubs, rustic trattorias, vineyard eateries and cosy village cafes. Discover where to eat and what to eat, where to find our best cafés, restaurants and wineries, along with the top spots for brunch, lunch and dinner in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges.

Sample gourmet dishes of seasonal produce, grown locally. Whether your dining experience is simple or lavish, cheap and cheerful or outright indulgent, you’ll dine on food straight from local farms and sip wines from vineyards just down the road.

Meet our Food & Drink operators

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Attwoods Wines

Boutique winery Attwoods Wines, known for their cool climate, elegant Pinot Noir and…

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Big Tree Distillery

Big Tree Distillery is the result of a gin-loving husband and wife team Catherine and…

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Bistro Terroir

We are a neighbourhood French Bistro. Your place to savour beautiful French food,…

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Black Cat Truffles

Black winter truffle farm offering hunts, tastings and truffle products to discerning…

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Blake Family Grocers

Introducing Blake Family Grocers. Bursting with local artisan produce, cheeses,…

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Boathouse Restaurant

Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford and with exquisite water views from any vantage…

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Boomtown Winery

Boomtown is a Local Winery, Cellar Bar, Bistro and Events space…a place to gather and…

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Brooklands Free Range Farms

Volcanic mineral rich soils, free range rare breed Berkshire Pigs and British White Grass…

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Budburst Macedon Ranges Wine Festival

Discover the cool wines and warm hearts of Macedon Ranges winemakers at their annual wine…

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Captains Creek Organic Wines

An inviting cellar door open on weekends in Blampied, located 12 minutes from Daylesford…

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Chin Chin Farm

Chin Chin Farm is a mixed farming enterprise with a philosophy that begins by looking…

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Chocolate Mill

The Chocolate Mill manufactures over 12,000 hand crafted chocolates per week using…

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Cleveland Estate

Cleveland Winery sits proudly in the heart of the Macedon Ranges wine country offering a…

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Cliffy’s Emporium

Cliffy’s has become one of the region’s best-known cafes. Locals sometimes drop in two or…

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Cobaw Ridge Winery

A commitment to quality in all aspects of vine management and wine making, and all…

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Coffee Basics – Das Kaffeehaus

A coffee roastery and Viennese coffeehouse in The Mill, Castlemaine, using the iconic…

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Cool Climate Tours

Cool Climate Tours provides a tailored tour of wineries or other local attractions in the…

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Curly Flat Vineyard

Curly Flat, located in the Macedon Ranges, is a small, privately owned, estate-based…

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Dairy Flat Farm

Dairy Flat, a regenerative farm following organic practises includes almost 40…

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Darraweit Valley Cider House

DV Cider is creating something new that can elevate the traditional cider experience.

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Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co.

We craft a range of balanced, considered drinks with pure flavours and ingredients that…

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Daylesford Brewing Co

Putting the Ale back into Daylesford” is exactly what the Daylesford Brewing Co. is all…

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Daylesford Cider

Daylesford Cider produce a diverse range of craft cider, made using the heritage cider…

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Daylesford Gourmet

A GOURMET TASTE OF DAYLESFORD AND REGIONAL VICTORIA BY LOCAL, SMALL-BATCH MAKERS.

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Daylesford Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Daylesford, the newly revitalised Daylesford Hotel offers a…

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Daylesford Spirit

More than a mere distillery, we at Daylesford Spirit embrace the essence of our namesake…

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Daylesford Wine Tours

Daylesford Wine Tours has a down to earth approach to talking about and tasting wines.

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Dromkeen

Dromkeen is a heritage homestead with gallery, tearoom, conference and wedding…

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Fook Shing

Vibrant south east Asian cuisine in an historic gold rush era pub. Fook Shing features a…

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Gewürzhaus

Think of the lolly shop of your childhood dreams, substitute herbs and spices and you’re…

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Gindu

Gindu is a proudly Australian multi-award-winning distillery that calls the Macedon…

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Glen Erin at Lancefield

Glen Erin at Lancefield is the perfect location for a country wedding, corporate retreat…

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Golden Nugget Discovery Tours

We offer small group personalised signature journeys and experiences of…

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Granite Hills Wines

This family owned vineyard and winery is situated on the north eastern aspect of the…

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Hanging Rock Café

The Hanging Rock Cafe is nestled among the trees at the base of the world-famous Hanging…

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Hanging Rock Winery

Hanging Rock Winery has been creating wines of distinction for over 30 years and is rated…

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Harcourt Produce and General Store

Harcourt Produce and General Store is a café and wine bar, with craft beer and cider on…

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Hepburn Distillery

LOCAL. SUSTAINABLE. UNIQUE

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Hepburn Springs Brewing Co

An independent Brewery and Taproom in Hepburn Springs, creating a range of award winning…

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Hesket Estate

Situated on the Northern slopes of Mount Macedon at 660 metres above sea level in the…

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Hidden Valley Resort

A bistro, bar, café and events centre, set within the country estate of Hidden Valley…

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Holgate Brewhouse

Holgate Brewhouse is a historic hotel, with stylishly refurbished 10-room accommodation…

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Honest Eggs Co

At Honest Eggs Co. we are on a mission to change egg farming for the better. We have less…

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Hotel Trentham

A nod to the history & heritage of its humble beginnings in 1926, Hotel Trentham is a…

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Istra Smallgoods

Istra Smallgoods quality products are cured using traditional methods, passed from…

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Jonai Farms

We are a family of ethicurean farmers raising pastured heritage-breed large black pigs…

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Journey Through the Ranges

Discover the hidden gem of the Australian Wine World, the Macedon Ranges.

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Kadota Restaurant

Kadota is a warm and inviting restaurant located in picturesque Daylesford, where…

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Kuzu Izakaya

The legend of Kuzu begins!

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Kyneton Ridge

Kyneton Ridge vineyard and winery is situated among rolling hills of the Macedon Ranges…

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Lake House

Under the direction of Culinary Director Alla Wolf-Tasker AM, the kitchen work from the…

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Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm

Wander the grounds, grab a coffee, join a history tour and indulge the senses.

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Le Bouchon at Attwoods

Restaurant at Attwoods Wines cellar door. Four course seasonal set menu.

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Le Péché Gourmand

Le Péché Gourmand boulangerie – patisserie” is a French bakery-pastry shop in the heart…

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Long Paddock Cheese & The Cheese School

Based at The Mill Castlemaine, Long Paddock Cheese creates deliciously-different handmade…

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Lost Watering Hole – The Lancefield Brewery

We take great pride in our craft brewery, offering an impressive selection of finely…

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Lyons Will Estate

Lyons Will Estate is a cool climate winery located in the Macedon Ranges.

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Mafic – Mount Franklin Wines

Mt Franklin Estate blends into the contours of the ancient lava flow from Mt Franklin a…

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Marchesa

Chef Daniel Whelan (formerly Spaghetti Bar, Kyneton) and Daniel Saligari (formerly at…

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Martin Street Coffee Roasters

A commercial coffee roasting company established in 2016 we specialise in bespoke air…

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Maze House

Maze House is nestled in rich volcanic agricultural country just 10 minutes from…

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Meredith Dairy

Meredith Dairy is an award-winning Australian on-farm sheep and goat milk family…

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Mineral Springs Hotel

Experience Victoria’s Spa Country from the comforts of an elegant 1930’s hotel,…

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Mount Macedon Winery

A visit to the beautiful Macedon Ranges would be incomplete without a visit to the…

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Mount Monument

Mount Monument is a single vineyard in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. It sits at the base of…

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Mount Towrong Vineyard

Mount Towrong Vineyard is a small family owned and operated vineyard nestled in the…

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MOUNTAIN Distilling

Mountain Distilling focuses on modern, innovative spirits inspired by Australia and…

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Mt Franklin Organics

Our organic farm and market garden, on the eastern slopes of Mt Franklin, is naturally…

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Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery

Sculpture garden and gallery featuring unique Australian handmade metal artwork

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Paramoor Winery

At Paramoor, we are committed to producing quality wines that reflect our dedication to…

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Parkside Winery and Farm

Medal winning boutique wines surrounded by breathtaking country views.

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Passing Clouds Winery

Passing Clouds wines are elegant and pure, with the focus on allowing them to express a…

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Pig and Whistle Hotel

Welcome to the Pig and Whistle Hotel, a hidden gem located in the luscious paddocks of…

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Piper Street Food Co

Our little shop at 89A Piper St, Kyneton is overflowing with our award winning pâtés,…

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RACV Goldfields Resort

Situated on 150 acres of state forest in the Victorian Spa Country, RACV Goldfields…

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Radio Springs Hotel

This cosy, comfortable, and eccentric pub will warm you from both inside and out.

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Red Poppy Estate

Red Poppy Estate is the wine label for Tall Poppy Farm a regenerative farm producing soy…

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Royal George Kyneton

The home of Kabinett Vintage & Botanik Bar and Bottle Shop

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Sault Restaurant

Sault is a 100 acre property featuring it’s own lake and acres of perfectly manicured…

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Shedshaker Brewing

Fine craft beer at the historic Woollen Mill in Castlemaine.

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Sher Wagyu

Sher Wagyu is the ultimate eating experience. Delicious, tender & juicy with a superb…

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Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat

Set amid four acres of bushland, Shizuka Ryokan offers a traditional Japanese experience.

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Social Foundry

We're about mentoring - and bringing people together is easier around great food and…

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Swiss Mountain Hotel

Swiss Mountain Hotel is one of the oldest weatherboard continuous licensed pubs in…

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Terra Australis Distillery and Herbal Lore Liqueurs

At Herbal Lore Liqueurs, we infuse specific herbs into our liqueurs for a truly unique…

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The Amazing Mill Markets, Daylesford

The Amazing Mill Markets are Australia's largest mix of collectables, retro fashions,…

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The Convent Daylesford

The Convent Daylesford, nestled on the crest of Wombat Hill, over-looking Daylesford, is…

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The Cosmopolitan Hotel

The Cosmopolitan Hotel showcases the finest local and regional produce. Our region is a…

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The Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company

Dedicated blending specialists of hot chocolate using ethically sourced chocolate, cacao…

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The Garden of St Erth

The Garden of St Erth is a beautiful historic house and garden located in Blackwood.

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The Kyneton Hotel

Expect pub fare, with a bit of flair.

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The Mill Castlemaine

Castlemaine creativity at its best. Discover the unexpected around every corner at The…

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The Victoria Hotel

The Victoria’s full-service main dining room’s soaring two-storey self-supporting timber…

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Trentham Food & Wine Company

Local food, wine, beer and cider crafted with community pride.

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Truffle Treasures

Truffles are revered all over the world for their unique culinary value – adding umami…

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Tuki

Tuki Retreat is a special getaway situated on historic “Stoney Rises”. The property is a…

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Warral Maldon

Warral Maldon is built on one family’s love of bees and everything they do, from…

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Wild Food & Wine

Open for casual drinks and grazing throughout the day, restaurant and wine bar in the…

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Wombat Forest Vineyard and Winery

The award winning cellar door and courtyard has extensive forest views where visitors can…

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Wombat Hill House

Wombat Hill House is a café nestled in the beautiful Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens in…

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Woodend Cellar and Bar

A cellar door to the Macedon Ranges, showcasing unique Australian and International wine.

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