RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

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…

Winter Showcase Opening Event

Award-winning landscape photography duo Matt and Mieke would like to welcome locals and visitors alike to view their Winter Showcase, a curated exhibition of Winter photographs from Mount Buffalo, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek, Norway, Finland, New Zealand and Iceland. In addition to the evening event, the Winter Showcase will be on display daily except on Wednesdays. No bookings required. Browsing is welcomed.

Grossmans Mill Picnic Area – Mount Buffalo National Park

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 you’ve just finished a swim in the river, rolled in on two wheels or are out exploring with the family. Kids can celebrate the day with a gelato or milkshake, while grown-ups settle in with freshly roasted Commonfolk coffee or…

Bright Make it, Bake it, Grow it Market

Bright Market is a showcase of local producers, arts and crafts from Bright and surrounds all in one location, on the banks of the beautiful Ovens River. Food producers include fresh fruit and vegetables, trout, wineries, jams and preservers, sweets, nuts, olive oils and much more. Browse a range of local craft, jewellery, kids clothes, art, pottery, leather works, photography and painting, candles and wellbeing, plants and much more.

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…

Fisherman's Walk

Fisherman’s Walk

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…

Abseiling – Mount Buffalo and Beechworth

Looking for a great family activity or wanting to conquer your fear of heights? Or maybe you have an adventurous soul and you are up for a challenge? Adventure Guides Australia have amazing abseiling activities for all experience levels. From ten metre abseils through to 300 metres, they have an activity to suit you. What better way to take in the views of the region than from stunning Mount Buffalo or the beautiful gorge in Beechworth. For further information please…

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.

Spring Tunes, Picnic Vibes at Ringer Reef
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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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