Spend a relaxed Saturday afternoon savouring Bendigo’s creative spirit on a journey through food, drinks, and story. A Taste of Bendigo – Foodie Walking Tour is a fun, flavour-filled adventure that celebrates the city’s finest seasonal produce, its passionate makers, and the remarkable history that shaped Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

This is not just a tasting tour, it’s an immersion into the tastes, textures, and stories that define Bendigo today. Over 2.5 indulgent hours, you’ll visit four of the city’s most acclaimed venues, each presenting a signature dish or drinks inspired by local ingredients and crafted with imagination.

Guided by a passionate local storyteller, you’ll wander city streets lined with grand architecture, uncover hidden laneways, and hear how a city born from gold has become a beacon of creativity and cuisine. Between tastings, you’ll pause to soak up the atmosphere — the clink of glasses, the hum of conversation, the scent of wood-fired pizza drifting through the air, as Bendigo reveals itself as a feast for the senses and the soul.

It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon: deliciously unhurried, effortlessly elegant, and full of local charm. As Featured by Tourism Australia.

Your Afternoon Line-Up ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ms Batterhams – Beetroot & Balsamic Onion Tartlet + Local Wine
Begin your afternoon in the beautifully restored cellar of the old All Saints School, now the renowned Ms Batterhams. Here, the chef will present a Beetroot & Balsamic Onion Tartlet that showcases the finest local ingredients, perfectly paired with a crisp glass of local Rosé.

Wine Bank on View – Wine Tasting + Chef’s Bruschetta
Next, step into the grand surrounds of the 1870s Union Bank, home to the celebrated Wine Bank on View. Sample three exceptional regional wines as you enjoy the chef’s signature bruschetta made with locally sourced produce and house-made bread.

The Dispensary Bar & Diner – Seasonal Cocktail + Tempura Zucchini Flowers
Tucked away in Bendigo’s historic Chancery Lane, The Dispensary is known for its creative cocktails and elevated dining. Sip on a locally inspired cocktail while enjoying a seasonal dish of Tempura Zucchini Flowers with whipped scamorza lovingly crafted with flair.

Bendigo Brewing. – Beer Tasting + Slice of Wood-Fired Pizza
End your tour at Bendigo’s own small-batch brewery for a tasting paddle of four locally brewed beers, each with its own story and flavour. Relax with a slice of wood-fired pizza straight from the oven—a perfect finish to a flavour-filled afternoon.

Stories of Bendigo Along the Way
As you wander between venues, your guide will bring Bendigo’s story to life, from its glittering gold rush beginnings to its rebirth as a world-class city of culture, creativity, and cuisine. Hear how the city rose from the muddy diggings of the 1850s to become a European-inspired masterpiece filled with grand architecture, fascinating characters, and remarkable renewal.