Liz’s Guidebook
Food scene
Our favourite places to eat and drink in Daylesford.
Great coffee, great food.
Perfect for breakfast and lunch
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Larder Daylesford
57A Vincent StGreat coffee, great food.
Perfect for breakfast and lunch
Great coffee, fabulous food.
Has a great gourmet food store as well.
Highly recommend for breakfast and lunch
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Cliffy's
30 Raglan StGreat coffee, fabulous food.
Has a great gourmet food store as well.
Highly recommend for breakfast and lunch
Another great option for coffee, breakfast and lunch.
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Pancho Cafe
117 Vincent StAnother great option for coffee, breakfast and lunch.
For all your fish and chip needs. Great owners
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Daylesford Seafood Bar
62 Vincent StFor all your fish and chip needs. Great owners
Great selection of traditional and gourmet pizzas. They get busy fast, so unless you don't mind a bit of a wait, I suggest ordering early.
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Pizzeria La Luna
24 Albert StGreat selection of traditional and gourmet pizzas. They get busy fast, so unless you don't mind a bit of a wait, I suggest ordering early.
Highly recommend! Your place to go for anything and everything charcuterie related with a huge wine and craft beer selection. Our favourite place to stop for a drink or two or three.
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winespeake cellar + deli
26 Vincent StHighly recommend! Your place to go for anything and everything charcuterie related with a huge wine and craft beer selection. Our favourite place to stop for a drink or two or three.
Bistro Terroir
8 Howe StAmazing French food!
Italian! Perfect atmosphere, great food. Highly recommend
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Beppe
32 Raglan StItalian! Perfect atmosphere, great food. Highly recommend
Spice of India Restaurant
2891 Ballan-Daylesford RdGreat authentic Indian cuisine
Red Ginger Thai
31 Albert StGreat take away option
Betel Boy
59 Vincent StPan asian food, and great cocktails
Los Fridays Cocina
27 Albert StreetDaylesfords Cali/Mex restaurant . Burgers, Barritos and Bar
Modern Australian dishes. Perfect for a special occasion dinner.
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Sault Restaurant Daylesford
2349 Ballan-Daylesford RdModern Australian dishes. Perfect for a special occasion dinner.
What's to say! It's renown for it's amazing food.
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Lake House
4 King StWhat's to say! It's renown for it's amazing food.
Fresh seasonal dishes, drawing upon the owner and chef's experience in French, Greek, Middle Eastern and South American cuisines.
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Frank and Connie's Kitchen
97 Main RdFresh seasonal dishes, drawing upon the owner and chef's experience in French, Greek, Middle Eastern and South American cuisines.
Daylesford Gourmet
Perfect for picnics by the lake or botanical gardens.
Great cafe within Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens. Breakfast or lunch and they do great cocktails also. Opened and run by the Lake House team
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Wombat Hill House
off Central Springs RoadGreat cafe within Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens. Breakfast or lunch and they do great cocktails also. Opened and run by the Lake House team
Daylesford Brewing Co
Great local craft beers
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford and with water views.
The Boathouse Restaurant offers a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner.
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Boathouse Daylesford
2 Leggatt StLocated on the banks of Lake Daylesford and with water views.
The Boathouse Restaurant offers a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner.
Pub food and drinks. Great Local, 10 minutes towards Ballarat from the Barn
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Swiss Mountain Hotel
3454 Midland HwyPub food and drinks. Great Local, 10 minutes towards Ballarat from the Barn
The Convent has a great cafe, gorgeous gardens and a fabulous art gallery. The history of The Convent is also very interesting.
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The Convent, Daylesford
7 Daly StThe Convent has a great cafe, gorgeous gardens and a fabulous art gallery. The history of The Convent is also very interesting.
Great little restaurant hidden down a dead end street in Hepburn. They serve a seasonally changing four course menu of eight to ten items.
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The Surly Goat
3 Tenth StGreat little restaurant hidden down a dead end street in Hepburn. They serve a seasonally changing four course menu of eight to ten items.
Shopping
Best places to shop.
Such a gorgeous shop! Stocking womenswear brands, accessories, home goods. Also the stockist for Aesop and Trudon candles.
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Manteau Noir
27 Vincent StSuch a gorgeous shop! Stocking womenswear brands, accessories, home goods. Also the stockist for Aesop and Trudon candles.
Beautiful homewares and jewellery. Stocks classic European homewares with much of the wares sourced directly from artisan suppliers in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Wales & Scotland.
eCasa
89 Vincent StreetBeautiful homewares and jewellery. Stocks classic European homewares with much of the wares sourced directly from artisan suppliers in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Wales & Scotland.
Harry & Me
85 Vincent StClothes, perfume, leather goods
Jodele Daylesford
81A Vincent StreetBeautiful clothing store
Buster McGee
10-12 Howe StMen's clothing, grooming products, fine fragrances & accessories.
Clothing, organic skincare along with locally produced herbal teas and bath soaks.
Slow Lane Daylesford
109 Vincent StreetClothing, organic skincare along with locally produced herbal teas and bath soaks.
Found.
119 Vincent StFrench antiques
Vintage clothes, memorabilia, antiques and collectables
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Mill Markets Daylesford
105 Central Springs RoadVintage clothes, memorabilia, antiques and collectables
Sightseeing
Beautiful Lake Daylesford. Great to walk around, make sure you continue over the other side of the road aswell.
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Lake Daylesford
Beautiful Lake Daylesford. Great to walk around, make sure you continue over the other side of the road aswell.
A small volcanic crater that offers ideal place for a picnic or walk amongst huge conifers. Favourite time to go is Autumn, the colours are amazing.
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Mount Franklin
A small volcanic crater that offers ideal place for a picnic or walk amongst huge conifers. Favourite time to go is Autumn, the colours are amazing.
Waterfall and walking track just up the road from the barn. There is also a mineral water pump, so you can try the famous Daylesford mineral water.
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Sailors Falls & Mineral Springs
Ballan-Daylesford RoadWaterfall and walking track just up the road from the barn. There is also a mineral water pump, so you can try the famous Daylesford mineral water.
Perfect place for a peaceful stroll. Also check out Wombat Hill House for a coffee or cocktail.
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
Perfect place for a peaceful stroll. Also check out Wombat Hill House for a coffee or cocktail.
Markets
The Sunday market has a bit of everything. It's at the Daylesford train station, so you can also experience a vintage train ride.
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Daylesford Sunday Market
18 Raglan StThe Sunday market has a bit of everything. It's at the Daylesford train station, so you can also experience a vintage train ride.
The Farmers Market is on every fourth Saturday of the month from 9.00am until 1.00pm. It's held at Daylesford Primary School
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Daylesford Farmers Market
102 Vincent StThe Farmers Market is on every fourth Saturday of the month from 9.00am until 1.00pm. It's held at Daylesford Primary School
Day Spas
Where the locals go! Highly recommend.
A range of beauty and spa treatments at affordable prices. Their treatment selection includes signature and advanced facial treatments, body massage, hand and foot treatments, spa packages of up to 4 hours.
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EKO Spa Daylesford
1 Camp StWhere the locals go! Highly recommend.
A range of beauty and spa treatments at affordable prices. Their treatment selection includes signature and advanced facial treatments, body massage, hand and foot treatments, spa packages of up to 4 hours.
Hepburn's iconic Bathhouse has been providing traditional wellness bathing since 1895. Located 10 minutes drive down the road in Hepburn Springs.
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Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
Mineral Springs Reserve RoadHepburn's iconic Bathhouse has been providing traditional wellness bathing since 1895. Located 10 minutes drive down the road in Hepburn Springs.
Experiences
Hot air balloon flights over the Daylesford Spa Country. Amazing experience!
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Daylesford Ballooning
98 Vincent StHot air balloon flights over the Daylesford Spa Country. Amazing experience!
Grocery Shopping
Great local family business selling the largest range of locally produced goods in Central Victoria.
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Tonna's Fruit & Vegetables
141 Vincent StGreat local family business selling the largest range of locally produced goods in Central Victoria.
A gourmet super store filled with local artisan produce, cheeses, charcuterie, gourmet groceries and much, much more.
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Blake Family Grocers
1 Howe StA gourmet super store filled with local artisan produce, cheeses, charcuterie, gourmet groceries and much, much more.