RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT & SURROUNDS

Hometown

A locals favourite, Hometown is a New York inspired neighbourhood wood-fired pizza spot. Here you will find proper pizza, share plates and an extensive drinks list. Hometown is the sister restaurant of Tomahawks.

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,…

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…

Bright Brewery

Nestled in the heart of Bright, with the stunning Victorian Alps as its backdrop, Bright Brewery is a proudly independent craft brewery, bar, restaurant, and bike hub – where great beer meets the great outdoors. Driven by the values of…

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…

The Dederang Hotel

The Dederang Hotel is a first-class example of everything a great classic country pub has to offer. It has a public bar, dining room, beer garden, and lounge. It is kid-friendly and dog-friendly, and you can also find accommodation here.…

Feathertop Winery

Feathertop Private Estate is a family-owned winery, private estate and luxury accommodation destination nestled beneath Mount Buffalo in Victoria’s beautiful Alpine Valleys. Surrounded by vineyards, gardens and sweeping mountain views, it brings together wine, considered hospitality, beautiful places to stay…

Rail Trail Cafe

Located six kilometres from Bright on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, they are a Mexican inspired licensed cafe. Tasty options include local favourites such as the free-range chicken wrap, big beef and bacon barbecue cheeseburger, breakfast burrito and chicken…

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…

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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