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Best places to dine and drink in West Gippsland for summer 2022/23

A land of warm country kitchens, cosy brunch nooks and ambient cellar doors. Just 90 minutes east of Melbourne, suburbia fades away into a verdant landscape, crammed with warm country kitchens and ambient cellar doors.

By news@gippsland - 19th October 2022 - Back to News

Higher-than-average rainfall is responsible for hyper-green hills and chocolate biscuit earth, creating a Promised Land for cool climate wines, creamy cheeses, world class meats and crisp fruit and veggies. Wine makers and restaurateurs have flocked to the region in a bid to be close to the first-class produce from a land, every bit as beautiful as it is productive.

Hogget Kitchen is a regional destination restaurant located 90 minutes East of Melbourne, situated on West Gippsland winery

Hogget Kitchen, Warragul

Hogget Kitchen overlooks rolling vineyards on the outskirts of Warragul where, under the skillful eye of Chef Trevor Perkins, the Hogget team use a nose-to-tail approach to all the meat they serve, ensuring the highest standard cuts and minimal wastage. They source everything locally, building the menu around the seasons to ensure the produce is at its best.

The result of this attention to detail shines through with the restaurant being awarded their third consecutive chef's hat. Trev's charcuterie boards are next level, with wood-smoked and slow cooked ingredients made from the hand-built smoker.

Cannibal Creek Winery is a hidden gem in West Gippsland, the location is quiet and serene, away from the hustle and bustle of the maddening crowds

Cannibal Creek Vineyard, Tynong

Cannibal Creek Vineyard offers French-inspired wine and delicious food in a rustic, relaxed country setting. The restaurant is an architectural reflection of the quintessential 'Aussie Shed' and the contemporary space is immediately comforting with large wood fire, verandah and picturesque views over vine-clad hills.

On the modern-Australian menu you can expect to find meals like beetroot-cured salmon gravlax with Wild Dog gin and lemon myrtle dressing, house-made gnocchi in a creamy chardonnay mushroom sauce, or free-range pork belly with roasted fennel and miso.

The drinks at Cannibal Creek are crafted with the goal to showcase the intrinsic character of individual coffees and served with love, paired with locally homemade pastries

Cannibal Creek Cafe, Garfield

The cosy heritage shopfront is the perfect backdrop for the mouth-watering meals served alongside barista-made coffee at this inviting cafe. The best-quality, local and ethical ingredients are turned into a daily menu of hearty brunches, homemade tarts and tempting sweets.

Biddy Martha's Cafe is a rustic/industrial eatery set up in the old 1920's butcher shop building in the heart of the Bunyip township, serving breakfast, lunch and specialty coffee

Biddy Martha's Cafe, Bunyip

The old butcher shop in the heart of town has been completely transformed into a contemporary space with a rustic/ industrial dining room, creating a cosy and welcoming environment to enjoy great food and coffee. The lunch menu features a collection of wholesome, casual dishes centred on local produce, including virtuous salads, house made curries and soups.

A selection of breakfast dishes includes green eggs and bacon with avocado and pesto, and house made banana bread with ricotta and berries, complemented by local specialty coffee roasters, Zest.

The Garfield Hotel has the perfect space out the back of the pub! A massive fenced off grass area with a bar, toilet facilities, and a stage for live music

Garfield Hotel, Garfield

This newly renovated country pub serves delicious heart-warming food, cold beer and the warmest West Gippsland country hospitality. The menu is a celebration of local produce including renowned Gippsland steak dishes as well as traditional pub favourites, like the huge chicken parmigiana, legendary in these parts.

The humming bar is a watering hole for the locals, while the dining room offers an intimate experience with a humble country feel. The neat patio overlooks the gorgeous Garfield main street.

Yarragon Hotel is well known for its unique retail stores, antique shops and galleries and is an easy access point for Mt Baw Baw, Lakes Entrance and the greater Gippsland area

Yarragon Hotel, Yarragon

You'll find all the pub mainstays on this menu, as well as a refreshing modern take on meals like a sticky glazed pork belly salad or red wine braised beef cheek with mushroom ragout. Housed in an intimate and ambient heritage building, your dining experience includes crisp white linen tablecloths, silverware and full table service from attentive waitstaff.

Noojee Hotel is a great place to enjoy the peace and space of this wonderful rustic, family-friendly hotel with affordably priced, fabulous country food, made using fresh local produce

Noojee Hotel, Noojee

There's nothing like a genuine country pub to match the backdrop of the Australian bush, among the foothills of the Baw Baw Ranges. "The Nooj" has a huge balcony overlooking scenic bushland and the river. The traditional pub meals are excellent, and the beer is cold. So popular is this country hotel, you can even get the bumper sticker as proof that you've been.

West Gippsland Wine Trails is a scenic drive weaves through rolling, pastured hills which give way to more dramatic slopes of the Victorian Alps

Wineries and breweries

The scenic West Gippsland Drink Trail weaves through rolling, pastured hills which give way to more dramatic slopes of the Victorian Alps and takes in 5 wineries and 2 breweries. Find breweries slinging Mexican street food that match with their craft ales, and wineries where you can enjoy wood fired pizzas, full restaurant meals or cheese boards amongst the vines.

Pictures from Visit Gippsland website.

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