Good eating guide
Our favourite local eateries.
French patisserie and boulangerie. The best cakes, pies, croissants and baguettes outside of Paris!
https://johnnybaker.com.au
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Johnny Baker
46 Forest StreetFrench patisserie and boulangerie. The best cakes, pies, croissants and baguettes outside of Paris!
https://johnnybaker.com.au
If you're after a good coffee with a European vibe after a stroll around The Mill or the Botanical Gardens, Das Kaffeehaus is the place.
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Coffee Basics Das Kaffeehaus
9 Walker StIf you're after a good coffee with a European vibe after a stroll around The Mill or the Botanical Gardens, Das Kaffeehaus is the place.
Bridge Hotel Castlemaine
21 Walker StMusic venue, good food, beer garden
Saffs Cafe
64 Mostyn StReliable local cafe.
Togs Place
58 Lyttleton StLocal favourite cafe.
Wild
26A Templeton StreetFine food
Great Neapolitan style pizza and drinks in the historic Theatre Royal.
Established in 1854, Theatre Royal began its life providing live entertainment for the thousands of diggers who migrated to central Victoria in search of gold.
One of the first "picture palaces" to screen silent movies in 1919 and then the 'talkies' followed, Theatre Royal is firmly cemented in the evolution of Australian cinema.
Proudly one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere, this historical business also holds an important place in the hearts of the Castlemaine community, coming to represent the beating heart of our vibrant, artistic town.
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Theatre Royal
30 Hargraves StGreat Neapolitan style pizza and drinks in the historic Theatre Royal.
Established in 1854, Theatre Royal began its life providing live entertainment for the thousands of diggers who migrated to central Victoria in search of gold.
One of the first "picture palaces" to screen silent movies in 1919 and then the 'talkies' followed, Theatre Royal is firmly cemented in the evolution of Australian cinema.
Proudly one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere, this historical business also holds an important place in the hearts of the Castlemaine community, coming to represent the beating heart of our vibrant, artistic town.
Bar Midland is a bar and restaurant in Castlemaine, Victoria. Founded by locals Loudon Cooper and Alexander Marano, Bar Midland is a love letter to the state of Victoria and stands as a blueprint for the future of sustainable dining.
Bar Midland
Bar Midland is a bar and restaurant in Castlemaine, Victoria. Founded by locals Loudon Cooper and Alexander Marano, Bar Midland is a love letter to the state of Victoria and stands as a blueprint for the future of sustainable dining.
Harcourt Produce & General Store
A whole new experience in Harcourt – a café and wine bar, with craft beer and cider on tap, barista coffee, great food, plus produce and preserves from our own kitchen garden.
Harcourt Produce & General Store
115 Harmony WayHarcourt Produce & General Store
A whole new experience in Harcourt – a café and wine bar, with craft beer and cider on tap, barista coffee, great food, plus produce and preserves from our own kitchen garden.
Things to do and places to see
Castlemaine has something for everyone - art galleries, botanic gardens, bookshops and swimming holes.
At Lot 19 you'll find art exhibitions and extraordinary happenings.
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LOT 19
LOT 19 Langslow StreetAt Lot 19 you'll find art exhibitions and extraordinary happenings.
The front counter of this bookshop features the books of local writers - and there are a lot of them!
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Stonemans BookRoom
101 Mostyn StThe front counter of this bookshop features the books of local writers - and there are a lot of them!
Take a stroll around the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, designed by notable botanist Baron von Mueller.
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Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
2 Walker StTake a stroll around the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, designed by notable botanist Baron von Mueller.
Arthouse cinema and live music venue, the TR offers something for everyone!
Established in 1854, Theatre Royal began its life providing live entertainment for the thousands of diggers who migrated to central Victoria in search of gold.
One of the first "picture palaces" to screen silent movies in 1919 and then the 'talkies' followed, Theatre Royal is firmly cemented in the evolution of Australian cinema.
Proudly one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere, this historical business also holds an important place in the hearts of the Castlemaine community, coming to represent the beating heart of our vibrant, artistic town.
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Theatre Royal
30 Hargraves StArthouse cinema and live music venue, the TR offers something for everyone!
Established in 1854, Theatre Royal began its life providing live entertainment for the thousands of diggers who migrated to central Victoria in search of gold.
One of the first "picture palaces" to screen silent movies in 1919 and then the 'talkies' followed, Theatre Royal is firmly cemented in the evolution of Australian cinema.
Proudly one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere, this historical business also holds an important place in the hearts of the Castlemaine community, coming to represent the beating heart of our vibrant, artistic town.
Local swimming hole featuring historic marker.
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Expedition Pass Reservoir
Local swimming hole featuring historic marker.
World class mountain bike park. Goldfields walking track. Great views of the district.
La Larr Ba Gauwa Park
Picnic Gully RoadWorld class mountain bike park. Goldfields walking track. Great views of the district.
Vaughan
Vaughan Springs are on the Goldfields Track, there’s swimming, and a giant slide!
Lots of walks and places to explore in this historic park.
Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park
Lots of walks and places to explore in this historic park.
Access to Goldfields Track
35 Etty StBushwalking
Regular Saturday morning market with community vibe.
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Wesley Hill Community Market
149 Pyrenees HwyRegular Saturday morning market with community vibe.
Castlemaine Art Museum
14 Lyttleton StGreat Australian collection.
Vintage market, art, Sprout Bakery, Boom Town Wines, The Taproom: something for everyone!!
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The Mill Castlemaine (whole site - multiple businesses)
9 Walker StVintage market, art, Sprout Bakery, Boom Town Wines, The Taproom: something for everyone!!
Kalimna Park
42 Wimble StreetWalking tracks and great views on the edge of town.
The Cascades
Cascades RoadBeautiful rocks and waterfalls.
Castlemaine Artists Market
4th Sunday of every month, 10am-3pm.
Whether you are after a treasure for yourself or an utterly unique gift, you’ll find the very best art and design talent in the region, along with sumptuous take away stalls, quality coffee and many friendly, welcoming folk, making this market a must-see for any visitor to the area.
Forest Street
Castlemaine Artists Market
4th Sunday of every month, 10am-3pm.
Whether you are after a treasure for yourself or an utterly unique gift, you’ll find the very best art and design talent in the region, along with sumptuous take away stalls, quality coffee and many friendly, welcoming folk, making this market a must-see for any visitor to the area.
Food scene
The finest producers of the Mount Alexander Shire region, all in one place.
The market is held on the Western Reserve Forest Street, Castlemaine, on the first Sunday of every month 9 am to 1 pm.
The CFM Weekly Market is on every Wednesday
from 2.30pm - 5.30 pm all year round at Camp Reserve, Forest Street (near the Railway Station)
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Forest StreetThe finest producers of the Mount Alexander Shire region, all in one place.
The market is held on the Western Reserve Forest Street, Castlemaine, on the first Sunday of every month 9 am to 1 pm.
The CFM Weekly Market is on every Wednesday
from 2.30pm - 5.30 pm all year round at Camp Reserve, Forest Street (near the Railway Station)
Boomtown Winemakers Co-operative
9 Walker StGreat local wine!
Open hours
Thursday: bar 5-11pm | kitchen 5-8.30pm
Friday: bar 3-11pm | kitchen 5-8.30pm
Saturday: bar 12-11pm | kitchen 12-8.30pm
Sunday: bar 12-4pm | kitchen 12-4pm
Food
Ratbag at Red Hill Hotel
The team at Ratbag is in residence, delivering the counter meal, appreciating the classics, and offering quality fresh versions of food that is fun + yum.
Dietaries
Ratbag provide gluten free or vegan alternatives on the menu (just let staff know when you place your order at the bar), but cannot cater for complex dietaries.
We take every care with our preparation however please note both gluten and nuts are present in our kitchen.
Celebrations / larger events
If you have a special occasion or an event with a larger group closer to 20 or 30, Ratbag can look after you in the bistro area with a set menu including special dessert.
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Red Hill Hotel,
163 Main RdOpen hours
Thursday: bar 5-11pm | kitchen 5-8.30pm
Friday: bar 3-11pm | kitchen 5-8.30pm
Saturday: bar 12-11pm | kitchen 12-8.30pm
Sunday: bar 12-4pm | kitchen 12-4pm
Food
Ratbag at Red Hill Hotel
The team at Ratbag is in residence, delivering the counter meal, appreciating the classics, and offering quality fresh versions of food that is fun + yum.
Dietaries
Ratbag provide gluten free or vegan alternatives on the menu (just let staff know when you place your order at the bar), but cannot cater for complex dietaries.
We take every care with our preparation however please note both gluten and nuts are present in our kitchen.
Celebrations / larger events
If you have a special occasion or an event with a larger group closer to 20 or 30, Ratbag can look after you in the bistro area with a set menu including special dessert.