Indulge
Bars and pubs in Daylesford
A glass of wine, a beer garden in the sun or a pizza with the locals.
Where to have a drink
Drinking in Daylesford goes two ways. There are wine bars for people who love their wine, and old country hotels where you can pull up a stool and sit at the bar with the locals.
On a sunny afternoon, head for a beer garden: the Farmers Arms, the Daylesford Hotel or the Royal Hotel. For live music, it’s the Daylesford Hotel.
If you’d rather taste at the source, the cellar doors are a short drive out of town. Passing Clouds is a favourite.
For wine lovers
Cocktails and craft beer
Beer gardens and the locals
Every bar and pub
Our directory lists every bar, pub and brewery in the area, with opening hours and a map.
Questions about bars and pubs
What is the best wine bar in Daylesford?
Bar Merenda, an upmarket wine bar with delicious small dishes. Or WineSpeake, to taste the wines yourself. Their new Leggatt St Wine Bar is right on the lake.
Where can we get a good cocktail in Daylesford?
Saint Brigid’s, down Hardware Lane behind Vincent Street. It’s from the Daylesford Brewing Co team, so the beer is good too.
Where is the best beer garden?
The Farmers Arms, the Daylesford Hotel and the Royal Hotel all have great beer gardens.
Where can we see live music?
The Daylesford Hotel.
Which pubs do good food?
The Farmers Arms and the Daylesford Hotel. The Daylesford Hotel is also home of Beppe, the best pizza in town.
Can we visit a winery?
Yes. Passing Clouds is a short drive out of town and does tastings and lunch.
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