Food & Wine in North East Victoria
In the valley and beyond
Food and wine in North East Victoria is shaped by the land and the people working it. Vineyards sit between the ranges, small producers work quietly at their craft, and meals tend to unfold without much urgency.
It’s a region that reveals itself gradually, with a depth that sits just beneath the surface.
From Dunmore, the King Valley, Beechworth, Rutherglen and surrounding towns offer places to stop, taste, and settle in for a while.
Closer to Dunmore
A handful of places sit close by, easy to fold into the day without changing its pace.
Tatong Tavern
A country pub serving classic fare in a relaxed rural setting.
Glenrowan Providore
A well-considered store of regional produce and pantry staples.
Hurdle Creek Still
A small-batch gin distillery tucked into the Milawa region.
Milawa Cheese Company
A long-standing regional producer, known for its cheeses and tasting room.
Ava
Contemporary regional dining with a focus on seasonal produce in the heart of Milawa
Sam Miranda Wines
A welcoming cellar door and restaurant, with seasonal plates and estate wines.
Further afield
For those drawn a little deeper into the region.
King Valley
Chrismont Winery - Italian inspired cuisine paired with estate wines and expansive vineyard views across the King Valley.
Darling Estate - Handcrafted wines grown and made by the Darling family in the King Valley offering wine tastings and seasonal plates with views out to Mount Cobbler.
Eminence Winery - A small Whitlands vineyard producing elegant high altitude wines with a focus on minimal intervention. Open by appointment.
King River Brewery - A character-filled microbrewery serving small-batch beers alongside a relaxed taproom and restaurant experience.
Mountain View Hotel - set in the King valley and open 7 days for lunch and dinner with a modern European menu.
Mansfield
Delatite Winery - Natural wines, a seasonal menu and sweeping High Country views near Mansfield.
The Produce Store - Known as “Paddy” by the locals, this cosy country café serves coffee, baked goods, and relaxed meals in a relaxed and warm setting
Beechworth
Project 49 - A thoughtfully curated store in Beechworth celebrating small producers, farmers and regional artisans.
Vignerons Schmolzer & Brown - A small Beechworth producer working at altitude, known for precise, quietly expressive wines made with minimal intervention. Open by appointment.
Rutherglen & Yackandandah
Grace - A welcoming wine bar and eatery set within one of Rutherglen’s historic buildings.
Yack Hotel - A classic country pub with a sense of history, serving well-made pub fare.
Along the Way
Across the region, markets, roadside stalls and farm gates sit close to the source, with produce offered where it is grown.
Farmers Markets
Beechworth - held the first Saturday of each month
Violet Town - held the second Saturday of each month
Bright - held the third Saturday of each month
Myrtleford - held the fourth Saturday of each month
Mansfield - held the fourth Saturday of each month
King Valley Food Hub - held 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.
Farm gates & seasonal produce
Moly Hills Cart - A small roadside stall just up the road from Dunmore.
Eldorado Cherries - Seasonal, with summer picking.
Beechworth Berries Strawberries and seasonal fruit.
King Valley Walnuts - A long-standing local grower.
Return to the Farm
After time in the region, the day settles back at Dunmore.
A relaxing drink by the fire, something to eat, or time in the hot tub as the light fades.
It’s the shift back to the farm that stays with you.
