It may be in the middle of nowhere, but it's a bloody good pub!…read more Radio Springs is the most fantastic and weird mix of a tiny little local, constantly buzzing with the inhabitants of Lyonville, and quite a fancy restaurant, offering some pretty delicious (though not super cheap) dinner options. I had the steak with garlic sauce which was pretty damn drool worthy. The chips & vegies on the side were great too. Radio Springs is a little bit like visiting someone's house- you can sit on the open verandah area and have a beer if the weather is nice, feast on dinner around the fireplace with a live band in the background if that's what suits, or head around to the red room at the back, where you'll feel transported to a different era in the rather elegant and dimly lit dining room. This one is worth a visit for the overall experience. Don't expect a regular restaurant as this place is in a world of it's own, but I'm not complaining!

Between Dalysford and Trentham in what can be called inner rural Victoria, or more to the point a…read moretown called Lyonville, places like the Radio Springs are a bit of an oasis. the place had a wonderful eclecticism going on, and when you walk into the rather small space we found the walls held up be several musicians playing very laid back tunes together. The music is ragtime and 1940s things and the bartender is nowhere to be seen. It's only when the song had finished and one of hem stands up and walks round the other side of the counter that it sinks in. This is pub full if the most intimate of locals, locals from all around. There are actual hotel facilities (unlike several places in Melbourne called a Hotel, which are in fact only a pub). From what I heard they're reasonable rooms and in nice surroundings when the sun's up.

Schatzi's restaurant is an absolute little gem in the Woodend/Macedon region. I recently had a…read morecatch up lunch here with my cousin & sister, and though my cousin Frank is the owner & chef I'm not biased in my review. The food is amazing, delicious, fresh & beautifully presented. And reasonably priced as well. Schatzi's is a quaint intimate restaurant & very popular on the weekends so it would be a good idea to book ahead. The menu is quite extensive including a variety of choices of toppings for one of my all time favourites, schnitzels. Of course that is what I had. For dessert we shared delicious salted caramel profiterols and creme brulee. I highly recommend dining at Schatzi's on your next trip to Woodend, and when you do please say hi to Frank for me!

What a magnificent meal I had there. I had entree size calamari which was the size of a main meal…read more The calamari was so fresh. Then I had a fantastic steak which was cooked to perfection. I am coeliac and it was no trouble to make my meal gluten free. Definitely recommend this restaurant. On the down side I thought $6.50 was a bit much for corkage considering alcohol could not be bought at this restaurant. However I will eat there again.

My husband & I were walking along Piper St, Kyneton this morning just before noon looking for…read moresomewhere to grab a coffee & a bite to eat. I'd heard that there were plenty of restaurants to choose from along Piper St & there were, but a bakery, the Little Swallow Cafe & one other eatery were the only places open on a Monday morning. So we found ourselves at the Little Swallow Cafe. It's a lovely little cafe, with a good breakfast / brunch menu. Not so many options that you feel overwhelmed by the menu but still plenty to choose from. Both of us were very happy with how our eggs were done, & we shared a sourdough toasty, yummy all round. I enjoyed my coffee & although my husband grumbled about the "girly" cup his tea was served in, I thought the mixed cup & saucer (local op shop finds I guess) served on a pretty little tray were a nice touch! Overall a recommend cafe for breakfast or a coffee to go.

On a recent motorbike trip to and through Kyneton I grabbed the Yelp app and let it guide me to a…read moremuch needed coffee and feed to escape a chilly day on the bike. Quaint cute little cafe tucked away just enough off the busy main street to offer a relaxed and comfortable cafe opportunity outside the city. Food and coffee were both wonderful, and anyone in the area or passing through would be well advised to stop by. I'm really glad I did.

We sat for a Thursday night - dinner - fire was lit , atmosphere was great , our meals were above…read moreexpectations, just Shnitz and veg for me , but , and all house made , plump Shnitz, roast pumpkin , mash , greens , I really enjoyed it - washed it down with a nice red - plenty to choose from ... We also ordered eggplant Parma for the vego... Again it was impressing , not over crumbed and cheesed - full of flavour and to the Vego's delight - really cooked well. Staff were attentive , and friendly Well done Baringo - 20 min drive for us to get here - worth it .... Well put together establishment - if you want homely -but not small - classy , good food , attentive - well trained team- 5 stars Be back for sure - often , now I know !!!

The food was absolutely delicious and perfectly portioned. The atmosphere was very peaceful and…read morewell decorated and the staff were so so friendly and kind, definitely returning

A craft beer bar out in country Victoria - who would have thought. Well, since it is Kyneton I…read moreprobably shouldn't be all that surprised, and as I've discovered Piper Street is sort of one of those trendy cafe strips, though it still have that country feel about it. I guess coming up to Kyneton has exposed me to that trendy country atmosphere, something that I haven't seem all that much in my other forways out into the bush. As for this pub I have to admit that it's pretty cool, and my friend's whom I found playing a game of pool out the back, thought so as well. They have a decent selection of craft beers, though it isn't a large as some of the inner city offerings. However, what I have come to learn from my travels in the country, is that the staff here are incredibly friendly, and more than happy to help you out.

This is a wonderfully unexpected pub in Kyneton, a little country town just over an hour north west…read moreof Melbourne (directly accessibly on the V-Line from Southern Cross station). It's a proper craft beer bar, offering a wide variety for all tastes, as well as a good selection of other drinks. Also on offer is carefully selected, delicious wine and sumptuous food. There's a quaint little courtyard, a substantial upper deck balcony offering outside seating and plenty of room inside by the bar or in a separate dining area. The warm welcome you'll receive puts many Melbourne bars to shame, and although it's a little on the expensive side, a place like this is worth it. We ordered a pot of beer from Belgium, one of the nicest glasses of wine I've ever had, and a cheese platter. Absolutely delightful. If you're up this way, the Royal George is a must.

Lovely atmosphere, very friendly service, and fantastic food. Very well presented restaurant. I had…read morethe chicken pad Thai and it was great.

The food is always good here. The staff are friendly and attentive. Try and get a seat near the…read morefire in winter. It makes for a very romantic occasion.

Okay, this is the first pub that you hit when you enter Kyneton from the railway station side, so…read moreit was not surprising that as I was dragging my suitcase into town that this was the first place that I ended up stopping at (even if only for a drink). Well, it turned out that I was going to stay here for a lot longer that I expected because even though it was going to take a little time for my meal to be cooked, as soon as I sat down I heard my name called out and sure enough, sitting at a table around the corner, were a group of friends. The steak was okay, but not really the best that I have, but the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff certainly made up for that. I also have to admit that it was a pretty nice pub, with a typical country atmosphere, and while they did have a craft beer on tap, it happen to be James Squire, so I tend not to consider that to be a member of the craft beer family.

Delicious and slightly unusual food with good range including handmade dumplings, Yuxiang eggplant,…read moreHong Shao Pork( melt in the mouth, slow cooked), Green Papaya salad. Well chosen small selection of local wines - the Willemee Fiano 2024 paired well with Golden Chicken Curry. Very welcoming with personal attention.

It's about time Gisborne had dumplings, they are a fusion restaurant so the flavors aren't typical,…read morebut the chicken dumplings in coconut broth are good. I've also tried the eggplant curry, it was super spicy which took me by surprise.. I think I'll stick to dumplings for a while before I make my way around the rest of the menu. The atmosphere is great, the decor is spot on, and the bar is well stocked, but when I turned up for a table for two in an empty restaurant and was seated at the bar.. which is fine, but we ate, drank and left way before the tables were full. Normally dumpling places have a high turn around, but these guys seem to have booked the table out once for the night, I guess that's a small town thing. I'd love to see traditional Xia Long Boa's on the menu, but I'll be honest I'm so happy to see this place open up in the town so close to me, that I'm going to wish it well and hope it stays open.

Quaint 10 table French Restaurant with delectable food. Perfect French portions with wine pairings…read more We had the prie fix Sunday lunch menu with sardines, duck liver parfait entree and dessert. I had the roasted snapper (perfected seared and cooked), my mom and daughter had the rare roasted venison loin, and my sister had truffle poached chicken. All were amazing. The chocolat mousse and cheese were Devine. The wine pairings were perfect.