Accommodation

• Review
• Red Hill

‘This is how it should be’: Join the waitlist for a shot at Victoria’s perfect long lunch

I had my doubts when hearing gushing accounts from other diners, but I fell into the embrace of two-hatted Tedesca Osteria’s relaxed hospitality, writes Besha Rodell.

• Besha Rodell

• Review
• Palm Beach

This landmark guesthouse is one of Sydney’s oldest restaurants. Is it still worth the drive?

The century-old Barrenjoey House at Palm Beach welcomes day-trippers seeking water views and dolled-up versions of pub and cafe standards.

• Callan Boys

• Recommended
• Beechworth

Tanswell’s Hotel

Grand heritage hotel with fresh ideas and broad appeal.

• Review
• Newtown

A second hat in a month for the Continental Deli crew in Newtown – and this time it’s vego

Sure, Flora’s menu is designed for vegetarians but the venue’s friendliness is so outsized, it ends up embracing everyone.

• Lee Tran Lam

• Recommended
• Sorrento

The Rooftop at Hotel Sorrento

A French Riviera-inspired bar and diner with ocean views.

• Tomas Telegramma

• Recommended
• Rutherglen

The Victoria

A beautifully renovated gem in Rutherglen.

• Richard Cornish

• Recommended
• Euroa

Seven Creeks Hotel

A Federation-era pub with a landscaped beer garden.

• Richard Cornish

• Recommended
• Port Fairy

Merrijig Inn

A historic pub with a fairy light-festooned beer garden.

• Richard Cornish

• Recommended
• Gunbower

Gunbower Hotel

Dry-aged steaks worth stopping for.

• Richard Cornish

• Recommended
• Daylesford

Daylesford Hotel

A local landmark serving classic and cheffy dishes.

• Richard Cornish