first judges comments in 2018

“Foodies Favourite award-winning hotel in Bendigo”

The Brougham Hotel in Bendigo enjoys strong local patronage and the standards of meals and drinks served are high, with good representation of local and regional produce and wines, craft beers and ciders. The restaurant operates efficiently and staff are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful. Food presentation was good. The Chilli Salt Calamari dish and eight hour Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder were excellent and the desserts were impressive (including the aptly named Smashed Pavlova with its confusion of berries, sweet Labna, hazelnuts and toffee shard). An excellent range of beverages is available with a wide offering of local and Victorian wines by the glass and bottle, alongside selected Italian, New Zealand wines and South Australian wines, plus and interesting selection of cocktails. The Brougham Arms is a very good pub with lots of atmosphere, good service and things to eat and drink at reasonable prices.

special Strengths

Great pub atmosphere. Smart decor. Easy parking. High food and drink quality, good choices. Presentation well above average. Family friendly. Reasonable prices.  

2018 judges comments coming soon

2018 State Awards

Highly Commended Best Hotel Dining Sponsored by Comcater

Finalist Best Customer Service Sponsored by Gram Magazine

2017 Awards

• HIGHLY COMMENDED PETER WATSON MEMORIAL STATE AWARD for BEST CHEF RORY BROWN – Sponsored by Luxury Escapes
• REGIONAL WINNER Best Hotel Dining Sponsored by Comcater P/L
• REGIONAL WINNER Best Customer Service Sponsored by European Affair
• HIGHLY COMMENDED Best Regional Cellar of local Wines Beers and Ciders sponsored by Furphy
• FINALIST Best Menu of Local Foods sponsored by Western Plains Pork