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The spacious tavern is great for groups.
14.5/20

This city laneway favourite has fed up to 650 diners a night since 1968. Is it on your radar?

I was doubtful about this boisterous beer-hall in Chinatown, but I’ve been disarmed and charmed, writes Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent
The firelit dining at Tanswell’s Hotel, Beechworth.

Tanswell’s Hotel

Grand heritage hotel with fresh ideas and broad appeal.

A sample of what to expect at the Village Belle.

Village Belle

A rollicking hangout, low-key boozer and classy cocktail bar in one.

  • Dani Valent and Emily Holgate
Collingwood’s Bendigo Hotel.

Bendigo Hotel

Longtime live music haunt now home to a local craft brewery.

  • Daniela Frangos
Snacks include Scotch eggs and other old-school faves.

Morning Star Hotel

Bringing pub culture back to Williamstown.

  • Daniela Frangos
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Inside The Gardiner Hotel.

The Gardiner Hotel

A revamped watering hole with a sun-drenched rooftop terrace.

  • Daniela Frangos
On Wednesdays, spicy fried chicken burgers are $15 at The Rochey.

The Rochey

A rebooted classic serving burger specials and $8 happy hour pints.

  • Daniela Frangos
Double Happy.
11.5/20

Dead flies in the soy sauce: Our critic’s verdict of George Calombaris’ Chinese restaurant

Callan Boys digs the cosplay dining room, but wonders if diners should spend their money at a theme-park tribute or a family-run original.

  • Callan Boys
Steak is available in three cuts.

Batesford Hotel

A revived pub with an epic beer garden just outside Geelong.

  • Gail Thomas
The hand-cut, double-cooked chips are a cut above.

This 1860s pub punches well above its weight for food (even if there’s no chicken parma)

Bobbie Peels’ simple dishes − including these chunks of fluffy spud − have surprising depth.

  • Dani Valent

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