Daylesford

• Recommended
• Daylesford Sunday Market

Daylesford Sunday Market

Hosting up to 130 stalls every weekend.

• Recommended
• Cliffy's Emporium

Cliffy’s Emporium

Categorically cute Daylesford icon.

• Recommended
• Wombat Hill House

Wombat Hill House Cafe

Eagerly awaiting your custom at the peak of the botanic gardens.

• Recommended
• The Royal Daylesford Hotel

The Royal Daylesford Hotel

A pub, sports bar and hotel in one.

• Recommended
• Winespeake Cellar & Deli

Winespeake Cellar & Deli

One of Victoria’s best-loved bottle shops.

• Regional guides

The Good Food Guide to a road trip through Daylesford

From two-hatted fine diners to classic pubs, cafes and a bustling (dog-friendly) Sunday market, there’s no shortage of things to do or places to dine in Daylesford.

• Frank Sweet and Good Food Guide reviewers

• Road trips

The Age Good Food Guide 2026: Best places to eat and drink in Daylesford

Rainbows end here, thanks to a rich mix of eating and drinking across price points, proximity to the city and stunning natural beauty.

• Frank Sweet

• Review
• Lake House

Lake House

Australian country luxury was born here.

• Review
• Kadota

Kadota

Evocative dishes built around nature’s riches.

• Recommended
• Daylesford Hotel

Daylesford Hotel

A local landmark serving classic and cheffy dishes.