RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Mt Hotham Alpine Resort

Challenge yourself on some of the best ski and snowboarding terrain in Australia at Mt Hotham, in the heart of the Victorian Alps where breathtaking views of the surrounding alpine peaks stretch for miles. Hotham is well known for its steep and exhilarating terrain, but also has nice and easy slopes for first timers to learn to ski/snowboard and become familiar with chairlifts. At Hotham you will discover acres of skiable terrain, from carving beautifully groomed slopes to fresh tracks…

Little Kitchen Group Food and Wine Experiences

Little Kitchen Group, Food and Wine Experiences. Dan and Daz of Little Kitchen Group offer an exclusive and intimate culinary journey. This is more than just a cooking demonstration; it’s a celebration of the region’s rich terroir, showcasing the seasonal produce that thrives in the fertile valleys and the exceptional wines. Under the guidance of their Maitre’d Darren P. Vowles and experienced chef, Dan Watson, you will witness firsthand the transformation of locally sourced ingredients into delectable dishes. They believe…

Coffee Chakra

Coffee Chakra is a specialty coffee roastery and espresso bar in Myrtleford, where passion for quality meets mindful craft. They focus on micro-roasted coffee beans, homemade sweets (with an emphasis on gluten-free options), and their own signature chai range. From the espresso bar at the front of the roastery, they serve coffee made with intention and pair it with a rotating selection of house-made treats. Beyond the cafe, they proudly supply wholesale customers with freshly roasted beans and chai, helping…

Hara House

A classic re-imagined. A hotel experience like no other. Welcome to Hara House, Bright’s only boutique hotel. Picture the perfect stay behind your eyes, season with mid-century luxe finishings, add a massage before dinner, a sun-lounger by the pool and an icy cocktail in hand – all of this and more awaits you at Hara House. Hara House offers 20 guest rooms and two luxury courtyard suites featuring classic exposed bricks; subtle lighting; wood veneer accents; gloriously patterned tiles; brilliant…

Cafe Fez Myrtleford

Café Fez presents a unique atmosphere – a treasure trove of twinkling Moroccan lanterns, silver teapots and colourful woven cushions. Featuring a traditional menu of Middle-Eastern favourites, an astonishing drinks menu carrying an array of teas, a great line-up of local wines and beer, and a quixotic array of cocktails, this chilled-out little gem is the perfect place to relax with a group or snuggle up to a partner in one of the low-slung cushioned booths. A dining experience is…

Crank Handle Brewery

Crank Handle Brewery is located in Tawonga South (Mount Beauty) and situated at the base of Mt Bogong in the beautiful Kiewa valley in North East Victoria. Crank Handle Brewery serve a range of traditional, brewed onsite hand crafted beers and delicious food created from locally sourced ingredients where possible. They also have 12 beers on tap all made on site, and the soft, fresh mountain water provides crisp notes to their beers. Enjoy an ale, enjoy a chat and…

Big Muster Distilling Co.

Australia’s highest moonshine distillery. Hidden up in the backlots of Dinner Plain Alpine Village, Big Muster Distilling Co. offers bespoke moonshines including Swindlers Gold, their baked apple moonshine, with ingredients totally sourced from Alpine, including apples from the famous Nightingales orchard in Wandiligong. A distillery door is open where you can sample their moonshines as well as the regions best in whiskey’s and gin’s. The restaurant is open on specific days in the green season and most days in the…

The Star Hotel

Welcome to the Star Hotel, located in central Bright, they offer a great place to enjoy a drink with friends, a good hearty pub meal with plenty of entertainment provided by Fox Sports on all televisions. As well as full TAB facilities, a gaming room and great background music provided by Nightlife. They offer family friendly dining, two outdoor dining spaces and can easily cater for large groups. Their pub menu is full of the classics but don’t forget to…

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 for enjoying a cup of coffee on a winters day. The menu has all the classic breakfast and lunch options with a few different choices available for customers looking to try new things. They cater to diets of all varieties…

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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