RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT & SURROUNDS

Reed and Co. Distillery

A craft distillery, bar and restaurant, Reed and Co. Distillery was established in 2016 by hatted-chefs-turned-distillers Hamish Nugent and Rachel Reed in Bright, Victoria. Reed and Co. is inspired by the beautiful natural landscape of their home in Victoria’s High…

Food Wine Friends

Food Wine Friends is a family owned and operated cafe located in Bright, Victoria. The warm and cosy little cafe that always feels like home, with tables for groups of all sizes as well as comfy couches that a perfect…

Nourish Wholefoods

Located in the heart of Mount Beauty, Nourish Wholefoods is your go-to destination for organic, healthy, and packaging-free wholefoods and snacks. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Nourish Wholefoods offer a curated selection of fresh produce, specialty items,…

North East Wine – Bar and Bottle Shop

Right in the centre of Bright, North East Wine celebrates the best of the region and has proudly taken home the Silver award for New Tourism Business at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards. This boutique bar and bottle shop champions…

Rocky Valley Cafe

Enjoy a coffee, breakfast or lunch in the unique garden setting. There is no better place to relax after a long ride or while having your bike serviced. Offering something special everyday, you’ll find their everyday classics on Monday and…

Nightingale Bros Alpine Produce

Nightingale Bros have been growing and selling apples since 1954. The orchards are renowned for growing fresh crisp apples which are full of flavor. They grow all the favorites like Pink Lady, Royal Gala and Granny Smith, as well as…

Mountain Monk Brewers

Nestled into the base of Mount Bogong, lies the picturesque township of Mount Beauty. In 2017, after being closed for two years, Mount Beauty’s local watering hole reopened its doors as West Peak Hotel. They wanted to create something more…

Punkah Pantry

Punkah Pantry is a licensed café and providore in the heart of Porepunkah, perfectly placed across the road from the Ovens River and right by the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. It’s an easy-going place to pause and refuel, whether…

Rich Glen Bright – Provedore, Skin and Beauty

Located in the heart of Bright, step into Rich Glen Provedore, experience a tasting of regional produce and explore artisan olive oils, dressings, condiments, wines, cheese and gin. Rich Glen Skin and Beauty is also located next door from the…

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

TRY OUR AWARD-WINNING BEVERAGES

A visit to Bright & Surrounds isn't complete without a taste of our local craft brews, fragrant gin, apples cider or moonshine.

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FARM GATES

PRODUCE RIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

Out here, we know where our food comes from. Want to know where the locals source the best fresh produce?

CELLAR DOORS

TRY OUR AWARD-WINNING WINES

Crisp cool nights and warm summer days make the Alpine Valley one of the country's most delightful boutique wine regions.

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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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