This is one of those really charming country pubs. Okay, I wouldn't expect anything all that fancy…read morehere, just your standard Australian beers, so don't expect any of the craft beers you would find in the city. However, there is a charm about this place that I really liked. Sure, it is one of those pubs that has its residents, yet it was quiet enough that I could sit out the back in a really comfy chair and read a book. Well, okay, I was greeted by the dog, which I guess is why I really loved the pub, because a pub with an animal is simply awesome. And the dog is heaps friendly as well (which I suspect is because it is used to a lot of strangers wandering through).

Fantastic food, and very good prices considering the quality!!! Their service is more than…read morefantastic. The interior is very cozy and country like.

Best secret ever…read more Great place on cold winters night, awesome place to entertain. Atmosphere perfectly homely yet fancy yet totally relaxed. Oh also has great food to boot. Pull over and have a great meal..bettered only if you have excellent company

This was another charming little pub, and I have to admit that it was somewhat better than the…read moreprevious one that I had visited, though that probably has something to do with there being some decent beers on tap, even if the selection was somewhat limited. The service was also pretty good, and which it didn't seem as popular, it still did have a bit of charm about it. In fact it did feel like one of those places that would be quite nice to visit again if I was in the area.

Seven different mains - all superb. Delicious desserts & a great drinks menu. Lovely friendly,…read morehelpful, quick service. We had a brilliant Christmas Eve dinner. Thank you!

We were lucky to get a table with an awesome view of the water, and the beers were good. Would…read morerecommend if you're in the area.

Great elevated outdoor deck on a nice day with a cold beer in hand, with expansive coastal views…read moreall the way to Aireys inlet. It is very pretty. Without the deck and view, it would be just another pub. Food is okay but not cheap, with all the usual array of Australian pub cuisine you'd expect.

I didn't think that this pub was too bad, especially since it does make the claim to be the oldest…read morepub in Victoria. Well, I won't argue with them on that one, since I'm certainly not an expert on the matter. Anyway, I do have to say that I liked it, even though the beer selection really wasn't particularly great. Well, it was decent enough, and the pub certainly did have a rather nice atmosphere, though it probably does have something to do with the nature of the crowds that tend to flock here. Another thing was that it did have a pretty cool beer garden, so I'll certainly be giving it points for that as well. Yeah, pretty cool pub.

Caledonia Inn/The Stump -- great priced home food in a pub setting. Unfortunately we ate there the…read morefinal night. There are a lot of trendy places in town that charge about twice what you will pay here. The food is generous and the flavor is still there. Add to this the bread, veggies and potato bar area and you have a great meal at a decent price. We had a chicken plate and a Guinness beef stew dish. Both were way too much food but we ate them since they were so good. Drinks were normal price. It could get noisy in there but it wasn't the night we were there. Music was playing over the speakers.

A delightful find on the Great Ocean Road. The four of us shared three starters -- chicken liver…read morepate, beef satay and cold smoked seafood -- and three small plates -- BBQ calamari, lamb rump and duck spring rolls -- and found each dish to be interesting, flavorful and very good. The service was attentive and pleasant. There was a nice outdoor dining area but we chose to eat inside since we arrived at sunset.

Hit the Cuda Bar for a post-film opening party. (Went by much earlier for dinner; alas, we were…read moreturned out due to the party prep.) This bar/restaurant abuts the Lorne Theatre, so it's convenience for the after-movie crowd is perfect. The Cuda Bar is setback of a few tiered front decks (no doubt great for lounging and chit-chat on fine sunny days), with glass sliding doors which act as entry to the establishment. Being that I attended Cuda Bar on an event night, I can't say what the usual layout normally would be. What I can say is that the post-film party was dynamite -- the champagne and drinks flowed, the hors d'oeuvres kept on coming by the trays, the conversational noise level was high, and the DJ spinning the tunes was jammin'! Based upon my one-time experience at Cuda Bar, I'll have to say I'm a fan, for sure...! :)

This restaurant is something that Bendigo has been lacking and needed. A fresh, modern Australian…read moretake on Asian dishes done really well. Beautiful decor, great food and cocktails. The stand out dishes on our table would have easily been the bao buns (served DIY style with the buns, crispy pork, bean shoots and coriander deconstructed for you to mix as you please, along with hoisin sauce), the vegetable spring rolls (quite large, served with greens to add on top to your liking) and sand mullet (served whole to your table to carve - be careful of the bones). We finished out the evening sitting outside, drinking espresso martinis and enjoying the warm summers night. A great experience.

A very hipster place!! If it were in the US it would verge on dive bar status just given its dark…read moreand dingy (though candle-lit) quality BUT it is very cool. Indoor and outdoor seating for the bar and an excellent pizza menu- we accidentally went on 2-for-1 night, bargain!! Great pizza and good sized side salads to balance it out. Drinks menu had all you needed. And there was live music in the basement- very cool!!

My friends and I came here as a first stop on our night out together. I can safely say that this is…read moreone of the best Bars I have ever been to, it has a beautifully rustic vibe about it that feels cozy, warm and welcoming. The back Garden is also lovely in the evening with elegant lights strung overhead. I felt a deep sense of peace in this place. Would totally 100% recommend it to anyone, whether you drink or not. I can't wait to visit again. Thank you Dart and Marlin! P.S. The Bar staff were absolutely lovely, kind and attentive. Many thanks to them.