Local Treasures

Cliffy’s Emporium
30 Raglan St, Daylesford
Second best coffee in town and a lovely breakfast place. Perfect for the warm or cold months with protection from the elements and heaters when needed.

Larder
57A Vincent St, Daylesford
Great stop right in the middle of town for a breakfast or coffee. Recommend getting in early to avoid the queues!

Boathouse Restaurant
2 Leggatt St, Daylesford
A quick walk down to the lake and you’ll be at the Boathouse. It’s a great restaurant for a weekend lunch.

Bistro Terroir
6-8 Howe St, Daylesford
Local French cuisine done so well. You can’t go without trying the steak frites!

Betel Boy
59 Vincent St, Daylesford
Lovely fresh Asian-fusion menu worth a stop in.

The Surly Goat
3 Tenth St, Hepburn Springs
A cozy restaurant tucked down a quiet side-street in Hepburn Springs. A set menu that goes from strength to strength and brilliant service. One of our favourites!

Daylesford Hotel
2 Burke Square, Daylesford
Best pub in town and they take walk-ins! Great vibe for a drop in drink or meal. They have a lovely upstairs balcony for a sunset dinner and the pub inside is fantastic. Saturday night’s from 7:30–10:30 they host Bar Bamford with live music.

Farmers Arms Hotel
1 East St, Daylesford
Highly recommend a stop and in the warmer months you absolutely must enjoy the outdoor garden with live jazz music.

The Lake House
4 King St, Daylesford
A team passionate about hospitality delivers beautiful cutting edge, seasonal food matched with an internationally acclaimed wine list. The kitchen work from the ground up producing virtually everything, from house baked breads to an extensive charcuterie range, on the premises.

Kadota
1 Camp St, Daylesford
Lovingly crafted Japanese flavours are on the plate at Kadota. This warm and inviting venue is the passion project of owners Aaron Schembri and Risa Kadota, whom the restaurant is named after, who met while working at some of Japan’s finest restaurants.

Du Fermier
42 High St, Trentham
A new season menu created each weekend. A real surprise for its guests and one you absolutely must go back to again and again! It feels as though you’re eating in Annie’s own home.

Midnight Starling
60 Piper St, Kyneton
A little further from Daylesford but a lovely menu to enjoy over a lunch or dinner with friends and loved ones.

Hotel Frangos
82 Vincent St, Daylesford
An easy stop-in for lunch or dinner right in the middle of town. Bookings recommended but not essential. Well priced menu and great variety of food.

Sault
2349 Ballan Daylesford Rd, Daylesford
Views are abundant and inspiring with the restaurant taking in 180-degree vistas of the surrounding lake, lavender fields and forest. Great for everything from a romantic rendezvous to a group getaway.

Cosmopolitan Hotel Trentham
21 High St, Trentham
Worth the 20 minute drive to Trentham. This pub is lovely and cozy inside and also has a large outdoor beer garden surrounded by lovely old trees.

Pig & Whistle Hotel
705 James Ln, Trentham East
A hidden gem we highly recommend! A friend of ours brought us here years ago and we keep going back for more.

Winespeake Cellar + Deli
4/26 Vincent St, Daylesford
Not a winery exactly but the best stop in town for their huge selection of local and international wines. Beautiful cheeses and an especially yummy toastie! Highly recommended.

Daylesford Brewing Co
97 Vincent St, Daylesford
The local craft brewery taproom and restaurant. A brilliant spot to stop in for a few drinks sat out on the street watching the locals pass by—and definitely making a few friends! The beer paddle is worth a try!

Hepburn Distillery
1 Gin Ln, Daylesford
Down an unassuming but appropriately named laneway, the distillery has a great range of gin and vodka to try. We love every single one of their cocktails! They also do great tours through their facilities that you’ll find really interesting.

Daylesford Cider Company
155 Dairy Flat Rd, Musk
Perfect for groups and a short drive out of town. The paddle selection is a must and their pizzas are amazing!

Amazing Mill Markets
105 Central Springs Rd, Daylesford
Get ready to lose hours exploring this brilliant marketplace! Vintage collectables, retro fashion, antiques, home decor and jewellery—plus a cute in-house cafe.

The Convent Shop
7 Daly St, Daylesford
The Convent Gallery is gorgeous; the historic building hosts artwork as well as local product, homewares, body products, books and cute gifts.

Brick Lane Bazaar
34 Vincent St, Daylesford
A quirky small marketplace in the middle of town. Retro goods and antiques plus sweets, candles and soaps.

Paradise Bookshop
46 Vincent St, Daylesford
An old Georgian bank building filled with a maze of books. New releases and second-hand classics; there’s even a sitting room with velvet chairs and a fireplace.

Frances Pilley
28 Vincent St, Daylesford
Luxury bathroom products sourced from France and Syria. Stock up and pamper yourself!

Cedar & Sage
2/26 Vincent St, Daylesford
Gorgeous homewares and household goods you absolutely must check out.

Alpaca Passion
72 Vincent St, Daylesford
Family-owned for 10+ years. Stylish alpaca garments and cosy homewares from top suppliers.

Overwrought Sculpture Garden
3409 Midland Hwy, Blampied
Unique Australian sculptural metalwork, displayed in an open garden-style setting. Worth a wander.

Buster McGee
10-12 Howe St, Daylesford
Great selection of on-trend menswear (Scotch & Soda, Blaumax, Crossley and more).

The Donkey’s Tale
4 Howe St, Daylesford
Quality toys, children’s books and family games, with a focus on durable and sustainable options.

Red Ginger Thai
31 Albert St, Daylesford
Our favourite takeaway in Daylesford, hands down. Order online and even order ahead; it gets busy at peak times because it’s so good.

Taj Mahal Authentic Indian
51 Raglan St, Daylesford
Delicious local Indian food that’s affordable and quick—great for dine-in or takeaway.

Spice of India
2891 Ballan-Daylesford Rd, Daylesford
Another excellent local Indian takeaway—equally delicious as Taj Mahal.

Jackie’s On Vincent
1/123 Vincent St, Daylesford
Chinese takeaway and seriously one of the best we’ve had. Highly recommend!

Daylesford Chargrilled Chicken
70 Vincent St, Daylesford
You can’t go wrong with classic chargrilled chicken and chips—easy pickup in the centre of town.

Daylesford Seafood Bar
62 Vincent St, Daylesford
Great local fish & chips to take away—or buy fresh seafood to cook at home.

Alices Journeys Through Daylesford
An affordable 2-hour guided historical tour through Daylesford—learn about the town’s vibrant multicultural history and key moments.

Daylesford Wine Tours
Join a small group to explore landmarks, wineries, markets, cideries, distilleries and restaurants—popular spots plus hidden gems. Optional full-day with lunch.

Daylesford Traditional Chinese Massage
Shop 1, 9 Howe St, Daylesford
Trigger point therapy and hot stones tailored to your needs—central Daylesford location.

Daylesford Day Spa and Beauty
25 Albert St, Daylesford
Signature Art of Relaxation package includes a gorgeous lunch; Jurlique products used in all treatments.

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
Mineral Springs Reserve Rd, Hepburn Springs
Rich mineral waters, private mineral baths, wellness packages, relaxation and spa pools—plus every treatment you could want.

The Spa at Lake House
4 King St, Daylesford
Award-winning and absolutely gorgeous. For a real treat, pair a spa treatment with an incredible lunch.

Captains Creek Organic Wines
Kangaroo Hills Rd, Blampied
Cellar door and cafe open 11–5 on weekends. Stop for charcuterie and a chat with friendly owners Doug and Carolyn.

Passing Clouds
30 Roddens Ln, Musk
Making wine since 1974—tasty, silky and great for cellaring. Pinot noirs are a highlight. You can even take a little train journey from Daylesford directly to the cellar door!

Attwoods Wines
260 Green Gully Rd, Glenlyon
French-influenced wines from owners who spent years in France. Whites are a standout; they also do a lovely weekend lunch.