RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT & SURROUNDS

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…

Gapsted Estate

Gapsted Estate is a family-owned winery and prominent North East Victorian destination, renowned for award-winning emerging varietal wines and restaurant serving delicious cuisine produced from fresh local produce, all set against the backdrop of vineyards overlooking the striking Alpine Valleys.…

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…

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…

Sixpence Coffee Roasters

Nestled in the foothills of the Australian Alps in spectacular Bright, Sixpence Coffee is a family owned and run small batch roastery with a team of motivated professionals striving for excellence in all things coffee. The team are passionate about…

La Cigale

La Cigale is a French inspired place in Bright where you can enjoy life through food, cheese, wine, beautiful local products and more. It’s a gourmet food corner to meet with friends for a light lunch or afternoon wine and…

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…

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…

Pepo Farms

Experience the goodness within Pepo Farms. Enter through the gorgeous garden flower boxes on your way to Pepo Farms Tasting room. Taste paddock to plate treats including their famous chocolate coated hazelnuts or chocolate turmeric walnuts; there’s something for 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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