Guidebook for Bendigo
Food Scene
Elegant, old-school restaurant in a former bank, with an international menu and robust wine list.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Rocks on Rosalind
12 View StElegant, old-school restaurant in a former bank, with an international menu and robust wine list.
Classic Italian cuisine in a charming, lively eatery with checkered tablecloths and red walls
14 recommandé par les habitants
Borchelli Ristorante
105 View StClassic Italian cuisine in a charming, lively eatery with checkered tablecloths and red walls
Global dishes at a stylish pub in an 1887 building with verandah, fireplace and leafy courtyard
21 recommandé par les habitants
The Rifle Brigade Hotel
137 View StGlobal dishes at a stylish pub in an 1887 building with verandah, fireplace and leafy courtyard
Cleverly blending old traditional-style cooking with readily available local produce, a gentle marriage of culinary influences from Asia and Australia.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Malayan Orchid Restaurant - no longer BYO, now fully licensed
157 View StreetCleverly blending old traditional-style cooking with readily available local produce, a gentle marriage of culinary influences from Asia and Australia.
Unique wine and food experience at all hours of the day until late at night. Great wine list and delicious menu
28 recommandé par les habitants
Wine Bank On View
45 View StUnique wine and food experience at all hours of the day until late at night. Great wine list and delicious menu
Modern European cuisine with an emphasis on making absolutely everything in house. Mr Beebe's has a modern, industrial feel. Try the Chef's tasting plates.
Mr Beebe's Eating House & Bar
17 View PtModern European cuisine with an emphasis on making absolutely everything in house. Mr Beebe's has a modern, industrial feel. Try the Chef's tasting plates.
Industrial-chic restaurant plating modern Australian cuisine. Highly recommend the chefs tasting menu... amazing selection and the dessert plate is to die for.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Masons of Bendigo
25 Queen StIndustrial-chic restaurant plating modern Australian cuisine. Highly recommend the chefs tasting menu... amazing selection and the dessert plate is to die for.
Wagyu beef and wood-fired pizza in a friendly, rustic steakhouse with a beautiful fireplace and outdoor seating available.
38 recommandé par les habitants
The Woodhouse Restaurant
101 Williamson StWagyu beef and wood-fired pizza in a friendly, rustic steakhouse with a beautiful fireplace and outdoor seating available.
Family friendly with sandpit and chalkboard outside and indoor books and toys. Great for a coffee, breakfast or lunch.. you can even have a glass of local wine.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Bendigo Corner Store Cafe
305 View StFamily friendly with sandpit and chalkboard outside and indoor books and toys. Great for a coffee, breakfast or lunch.. you can even have a glass of local wine.
Imperial Palace
2 High StServes a wide variety of Chinese favourites. Extensive wine list or BYO.
Quirky laneway venue offering four levels of dining indoors and out in the laneway and balcony, delicious Spanish fare and Bendigo's best selection of Spanish wines, beers and sherry.
Sangria Spanish Tapas Bar
3 Victoria LnQuirky laneway venue offering four levels of dining indoors and out in the laneway and balcony, delicious Spanish fare and Bendigo's best selection of Spanish wines, beers and sherry.
Italian classic dishes, plus specialty wines, in a casual relaxed environment with exposed-brick walls.
6 recommandé par les habitants
FOS | kitchen & bar
4 Howard PlItalian classic dishes, plus specialty wines, in a casual relaxed environment with exposed-brick walls.
Trendy, cosy space offering Modern Australian dishes, cocktails and over 100 kinds of beers.
17 recommandé par les habitants
The Perch
Trendy, cosy space offering Modern Australian dishes, cocktails and over 100 kinds of beers.
Classic dishes, plus takeaway options and BYO, in a casual, warm-toned space with exposed bricks.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Piyawat Thai Restaurant
136 Mollison StClassic dishes, plus takeaway options and BYO, in a casual, warm-toned space with exposed bricks.
Tapas, pizza and paella in a slick, contemporary space, plus a cocktail lounge and heated courtyard.
8 recommandé par les habitants
GPO Bendigo
60-64 Pall MallTapas, pizza and paella in a slick, contemporary space, plus a cocktail lounge and heated courtyard.
Cosy space with exposed-brick walls, serving provincial French cuisine crafted from local produce. Highly recommend the creme brulee.
Bouchon Restaurant
61 High StCosy space with exposed-brick walls, serving provincial French cuisine crafted from local produce. Highly recommend the creme brulee.
An authentic Italian inspired "tavola calda" (hot table) and gourmet delicatessen.
The Epicurean Delicatessen
79 Mitchell StAn authentic Italian inspired "tavola calda" (hot table) and gourmet delicatessen.
Burgers and sliders made from carefully sourced produce, plus low-carb options. Eat in or takeaway.
Grill'd Bendigo
88 Pall MallBurgers and sliders made from carefully sourced produce, plus low-carb options. Eat in or takeaway.
Busy social hub, the restaurant is fast paced and youthful. Open 7 days whether it be for a coffee, snack, cocktail or meal.
The Exchange
3 Bath LnBusy social hub, the restaurant is fast paced and youthful. Open 7 days whether it be for a coffee, snack, cocktail or meal.
Offering 3 distinct dining areas, the restaurant and tapas courtyard, along with public bar.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Brougham Arms Hotel
150 Williamson StOffering 3 distinct dining areas, the restaurant and tapas courtyard, along with public bar.
Blending an elegant fusion of past and present. The menu features timeless favourites with an added daily changing specials board.
Basement On View
50 View StBlending an elegant fusion of past and present. The menu features timeless favourites with an added daily changing specials board.
Arts & Culture
Modern design offering a broad range of performances, from theatre to music, opera to comedy
34 recommandé par les habitants
Ulumbarra Theatre
10 Gaol RdModern design offering a broad range of performances, from theatre to music, opera to comedy
Performing arts centre, broad range of performances, from theatre to music, writers festivals to comedy
22 recommandé par les habitants
The Capital
50 View StPerforming arts centre, broad range of performances, from theatre to music, writers festivals to comedy
Australia's largest and most impressive regional art museum. Bendigo Art Gallery launched its $8.5 million dollar redevelopment in 2014. Bendigo Art Gallery's collection is extensive and varied, showcasing 19th century works to world first exhibitions.
97 recommandé par les habitants
Galerie d'art de Bendigo
42 View StAustralia's largest and most impressive regional art museum. Bendigo Art Gallery launched its $8.5 million dollar redevelopment in 2014. Bendigo Art Gallery's collection is extensive and varied, showcasing 19th century works to world first exhibitions.
Bendigo Joss House Temple, a Chinese place of worship that was constructed in the 1860's, you will discover more about Chinese beliefs and the story of the Chinese who came to Bendigo in search of gold. This can also be added to the talking tram tour.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Finn StreetBendigo Joss House Temple, a Chinese place of worship that was constructed in the 1860's, you will discover more about Chinese beliefs and the story of the Chinese who came to Bendigo in search of gold. This can also be added to the talking tram tour.
Buda historic home is one of the great heritage assets of the goldfield region.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Buda Historic Home and Garden
42 Hunter StBuda historic home is one of the great heritage assets of the goldfield region.
Drinks & Nightlife
Adaptable, pop-up ready and fun, Handle Bar is an outdoor garden bar.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Handle Bar
73 Mitchell StAdaptable, pop-up ready and fun, Handle Bar is an outdoor garden bar.
Situated in the basement of the historic hotel. Wide range of refreshments from local and imported wines, premium international and local beers, local craft beers, local and imported ciders and huge cocktail list. Live music every Friday and Saturday night.
9 recommandé par les habitants
The Hotel Shamrock
Williamson StreetSituated in the basement of the historic hotel. Wide range of refreshments from local and imported wines, premium international and local beers, local craft beers, local and imported ciders and huge cocktail list. Live music every Friday and Saturday night.
Easy going, bustling locale with pool tables, exposed brick walls and a beer garden, plus live bands.
Black Swan Hotel
117 McCrae StreetEasy going, bustling locale with pool tables, exposed brick walls and a beer garden, plus live bands.
Gold Mines Hotel
49-57 Marong RdGreat beer garden to sit and relax
Essentials
Coles Bendigo
Myers StreetWoolworths Golden Square
234-246 High StPristine Drycleaners
157-161 High StBendigo Dry Cleaners
153 Lyttleton TerraceBendigo Primary Care Centre
123 Arnold StreetExtended hour bulk billing practice
Bendigo Health
100 Barnard StEmergency department located on Stewart St
13 SICK (13 7425) In home bulk-billing GP service. Booking lines open from 4pm weekdays, 10am Saturdays and all day Sunday
13SICK, National Home Doctor Service
13 SICK (13 7425) In home bulk-billing GP service. Booking lines open from 4pm weekdays, 10am Saturdays and all day Sunday
Caltex Bendigo
226 McCrae StService Station
United Petroleum
Shopping
Bendigo Marketplace
120 Mitchell StHargreaves Mall
Hargreaves MallYour chance to purchase fresh, regional produce directly from the farmer and producer, in a friendly, relaxed environment. Held 2nd Saturday of every month 9am-1pm
11 recommandé par les habitants
Bendigo Community Farmers Market - weekend
Farmer LaneYour chance to purchase fresh, regional produce directly from the farmer and producer, in a friendly, relaxed environment. Held 2nd Saturday of every month 9am-1pm
Entertainment & Activities
Bendigo Cinemas
107-109 Queen StNewly opened Gold Class
Family entertainment. Go karts, Skating, Laser tag, Paintball, Play centre, mini- golf and cafe
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Zone Fun Park
1 Gildea LnFamily entertainment. Go karts, Skating, Laser tag, Paintball, Play centre, mini- golf and cafe
Mulligrub's Play Centre
17 Victa RdIndoor children's play centre with full cafe
Recognised as the best venue of its type in regional Australia. There is always something on at the Bendigo Stadium.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Bendigo Stadium
91 Inglis St Recognised as the best venue of its type in regional Australia. There is always something on at the Bendigo Stadium.
Loads of interactive exhibits to explore. Some highlights include: Bendigo Planetarium, Vertical Slide, Kaleidoscope.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
7 Railway PlLoads of interactive exhibits to explore. Some highlights include: Bendigo Planetarium, Vertical Slide, Kaleidoscope.
Bendigo Bowling Centre has 16 lanes with automated bumpers, computer scoring, assistance ramps and assorted bowling ball sizes for everyone.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Bendigo Bowling Centre
159 Hargreaves StBendigo Bowling Centre has 16 lanes with automated bumpers, computer scoring, assistance ramps and assorted bowling ball sizes for everyone.
Features a giant four level play structure, Ball Pit, trampolines, Canon Ball Play area, Giant Slides, Flying Fox, Spider Climb and Parents Retreat (dedicated Play Centre viewing area with large sound proof windows
Parky's Wonderland
761 McIvor HwyFeatures a giant four level play structure, Ball Pit, trampolines, Canon Ball Play area, Giant Slides, Flying Fox, Spider Climb and Parents Retreat (dedicated Play Centre viewing area with large sound proof windows
Features huge water slide, 5m and 10m jumps, diving pool, solar heated outdoor pool, intermediate pool and toddler pool.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Faith Leech Aquatic Centre (Centre aquatique Faith Leech)
161-167 Barnard StFeatures huge water slide, 5m and 10m jumps, diving pool, solar heated outdoor pool, intermediate pool and toddler pool.
Sightseeing
For an unforgettable experience, descend to the depths of Bendigo's underworld at Central Deborah Gold Mine and discover the significance of Bendigo's gold mining history or jump on board the 'talking tram tour' and take in some of the remarkable sights of Bendigo as your tram shares entertaining stories.
65 recommandé par les habitants
Central Deborah Gold Mine
76 Violet St For an unforgettable experience, descend to the depths of Bendigo's underworld at Central Deborah Gold Mine and discover the significance of Bendigo's gold mining history or jump on board the 'talking tram tour' and take in some of the remarkable sights of Bendigo as your tram shares entertaining stories.
Experience the history and craft of Australia's oldest working Pottery with demonstrations, hands on activities with clay and interpretive displays.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Bendigo Pottery station
Experience the history and craft of Australia's oldest working Pottery with demonstrations, hands on activities with clay and interpretive displays.
The Golden Dragon Museum is situated in the city of Bendigo. The museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Chinese people who migrated to the region.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Golden Dragon Museum
11 Bridge StThe Golden Dragon Museum is situated in the city of Bendigo. The museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Chinese people who migrated to the region.
Sacred Heart Cathedral, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst and seat of the Bishop of Sandhurst
13 recommandé par les habitants
Sacred Heart Cathedral
MacKenzie StreetSacred Heart Cathedral, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst and seat of the Bishop of Sandhurst
Operational since 1980. A pleasant way to see some of the sights of Bendigo and learn a little more of the history on the talking tram tour.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Bendigo Tramways
1 Tramways AveOperational since 1980. A pleasant way to see some of the sights of Bendigo and learn a little more of the history on the talking tram tour.