RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

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…

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…

Hotel High Plains

Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Hotham Alpine Resort and Hotham Airport, Hotel High Plains is your premier, year round host, in the spectacular and unique Alpine Village of Dinner Plain. Their in-house Cobungra Bar and Stone’s Throw Restaurant provide exceptional dining experiences, and hospitality with personality, in a true, quintessential High Country aesthetic, filled with large open fireplaces, internal rock walls and huge natural timbers, that create a warm and inviting ambience. A carefully constructed, extensive wine list consisting…

Feathertop Winery

Come and discover your new favourite drop at Feathertop Winery, a hidden gem nestled in Victoria’s stunning Alpine Valleys wine region. For over 30 years, this family-owned vineyard has lovingly hand-planted and nurtured 22 diverse varietals-producing wines that truly capture the unique character of the cool-climate terroir. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Buffalo, the estate invites you to slow down and soak up the moment. Whether you’re indulging in a long, sun-drenched lunch on the terrace, sipping small-batch…

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…

Harrietville Hotel Motel

Stay at the Harrietville Hotel Motel and enjoy their comfortable motel rooms and friendly pub atmosphere. With something for everyone, they have standard family rooms sleeping up to five guests as well as deluxe rooms, sleeping up to four guests. All their rooms consist of ensuite bathrooms, televisions, bar fridges, tea and coffee facilities. The deluxe rooms have a toaster as well. Please note there are no cooking facilities in the rooms as there is a Bistro serving lunch and…

Michelini Wines

Michelini Wines on the Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford is your ideal destination to spend long spring and summer days enjoying relaxed alfresco outdoor seating with a glass of highly awarded Pinot Grigio, Arneis or Vermentino under the vine-covered pergola, enjoying an antipasto platter with traditional Italian fare. In cooler weather stay for espresso coffee and a glass of the award-winning Italian varietal reds Barbera, Sangiovese, Marzemino or Teroldego. These wines represent our Italian heritage, commitment to quality winemaking and our…

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…

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 Country, and the flavours of North East Victoria are carried through everything they do. This started with their flagship Remedy Australian Bush Dry Gin – an ode to their hometown – and continues now with their range of award-winning gins,…

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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