Indulge
Restaurants in Daylesford
Where we’d book, from a once-in-a-while dinner to the best pizza in town.
Eating out in Daylesford
For a small country town, Daylesford eats remarkably well. There are special-occasion dining rooms, an upmarket wine bar with small dishes that change often and country pubs that take their food seriously. Most of it is within a few minutes’ walk of Vincent Street, with more in Hepburn Springs and Trentham a short drive away.
Our advice: book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights, and a long way ahead for the places everyone talks about.
Something special
At the pub
Don’t overlook the pubs. Both hotels in town do amazing food, and you can eat at the bar with the locals.
A long lunch
If you only do one long lunch, make it Du Fermier in Trentham. It’s hard to get in, so book as early as you can. If it’s full, head to Passing Clouds and have lunch at the winery.
Every restaurant and takeaway
Our directory lists every restaurant, café and takeaway in the area, with opening hours and a map. It’s kept up to date by our local team.
Questions about eating out
Where should we go for a special occasion?
Lake House if you want to go all out. The Surly Goat in Hepburn Springs for a four-course feed-me menu. Bistro Terroir for French food, or Bar Merenda for wine and small dishes.
Where is the best pizza in Daylesford?
The Daylesford Hotel. Its pizza, Beppe, is the best in town, and the pub is relaxed and casual.
Do we need to book?
On Friday and Saturday nights, yes. For Du Fermier in Trentham, book as far ahead as you can.
Where can we have a long lunch?
Du Fermier in Trentham, or Passing Clouds winery if you can’t get in.
Is the pub food any good?
Very. The Farmers Arms and the Daylesford Hotel both do great food, and you can eat at the bar with the locals.
Stay close to it all
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