House-made dashi, miso, pickles and ferments are the hallmarks of this decade-old fine diner by chef Michael Ryan, who spins hyperlocal produce into creative, Japanese-inspired dishes. On the floor, his wife Jeanette Henderson pours matched sakes and local wines.

Hearty, honest French and Italian fare in a cosy milieu.

Beechworth Historic Park is a sprawling reserve rich in local gold-mining history. Various walking tracks weave through dry forests of strawflowers, eucalyptus and native cypress pines, and over granite outcrops. The Precipice lookout offers a view of the former Reid’s Creek goldfields. You can drive, cycle or walk along the five-kilometre Gorge Scenic Drive – the uninterrupted view of the horizon at the one-kilometre mark is the perfect place to watch the sunset.

Arriving in front of the historic Mayday Hills property feels like you’ve accidentally driven onto the set of The Great Gatsby.

A renovated miner’s cottage with serious charm.

Taste honey and mead and learn about the pivotal role bees play in our greater food system.

Drink in, or take home. We suggest the former, seeing how there’s coffee, charcuterie and cheese too.

A local-meets-Italian cafe from a wine-savvy Puglia native.

Single-origin coffee, roasted right where you drink it.

An 1850s-built former coach house serves as the headquarters for one of the country's biggest craft beer brands. Inside you’ll find a sprawling taproom, woodfired pizzeria, and the full range Bridge Road beers. Order a tasting paddle and get stuck in.

Smooth jazz and an open fireplace make this Spanish tapas bar feel like home.