This place has certainly changed a lot since I was last here. The pub is nothing short of awesome,…read moreif the bar at the back is anything to go by. The staff were super friendly, and quite chatty, and the beer selection was absolutely amazing. In a way I'm glad that I decided to go and revisit all of the pubs that I have visited the last time I was up in Bendigo because honestly, they have changed heaps - especially this one.

This place has a sports bar, pokies and a nice little restaurant. Good selection on the menu. Very…read morelarge servings. They even cater for kids. Food was good and came out fast. Staff are friendly.

Very tasty food with good portion size at a reasonable price. Even though the plan was packed we…read morewere served and food arrived in a timely manor

I had booked the Fortuna Villa High Tea and Tours 2 months prior and paid the $90 they were asking…read more I was looking forward to touring the grounds of Fortuna Villa more so than the tea itself as it is the history of the Villa and grounds I am interested in. On the day of the event I awoke early with gastro. In between trips to the toilet I sent off an early email informing them that I would not be attending that days High Tea and Tour due to being unwell. This was their reply: Good Morning Ruby, Thank you for your email to advise you are unable to attend the Fortuna High Tea this morning. As it is the day of the event we are unable to provide a refund. We wish you a speedy recovery and thank you again for advising us. Regards Merryn Visitor Services Officer | Bendigo Visitor Centre I sent off another email when I was better advising them of the nature of my illness and why I couldn't give them 7 days notice of my impending gastro enteritis. None of this made an ounce of difference I was asked to ring and speak to someone at Bendigo Tourism 'to clear it up' but that statement came straight after the reiteration of their cancellation policy. I did not ring. Now it would seem to me that simple manners would find a business offering another date to do the tour when I wasn't at risk of spreading my germs to all the patrons and staff in my close proximity that day. Not only could I not think of food let alone put any morsel between my lips, I also had a 1 hour and 30 minute drive to get from my home to the Villa. Something I just couldn't do that day without a bucket firmly lodged between my legs and an adult nappy popped on. On the Bendigo Tourism website it states under the Cancellation Policy tab: "No refunds are available. If you notify the Bendigo Visitor Center of a cancellation more than 7 days prior to your tour date an alternative tour can be arranged subject to availability." I wish I would have know 7 days prior that I was going to be best friends with my toilet and a bucket from Bunnings that morning. Their policy is their policy and they will not be human about it and bend the rules. Even if you write and explain the circumstances of you not being able to give them that 7 days notice. I'm sure the staff who attended the event that day enjoyed my share of the petite eclairs, macarons, pink jelly muffins, bit of custard in a plastic wrap and a cup of tea. Bon Appetite to those who scoffed my share because $90 is 4 hours works for me.

"I am all astonishment." Pride and Prejudice…read more Steaks better than I've had in Rockpool, Melbourne or Sydney. As you walk in this restaurant you see a special fridge where the steaks are dry-ageing. This also restaurant also trains other restauranteurs how to utilise these fridges to best effect. Steaks have an extra level of finesse to their flavour, above the standard I've had from capital city restaurants with a higher price tag. Quality of surrounding menu and wine-list to match. Service similarly good; standard varying from person to person. Several dinning rooms, all having a relaxed atmosphere. Quiet, though a little acceptable noise when busy, which naturally this establishment often is.

Delicious! We came in for dinner on a Saturday night and received excellent service. We did have to…read moremake a late reservation for 8:30 pm because they were so busy, but that wasn't the end of the world. The food was excellent. I had an eye fillet and added a side of mushrooms with creme brulee for dessert. The steak was outstanding!