Le Foyer Brasserie

Judges’ comments 2025:

When you see the word ‘brasserie’ you may conjure up images of 1980s pub dining rooms slinging vol au vents and seafood cocktails on round tables over Axminster carpet, or the time traveller may be transported back to the 1890s Belle Epoch for a night of raucous revelry in the likes of Bofinger or Brasserie Lipp in Paris.

Return to the 2020s and Bendigo gives you a brasserie that cements its reputation as a UNESCO city of gastronomy, Le Foyer Brasserie, at 25 Queen St.

In French lifestyle The Foyer is the often considered the heart of a dwelling, a gathering place and social area for the family and guests, arranged to make it a warm and welcoming space. That’s exactly what you’ll discover when you cross the hearth into the sophisticated and elegant space that feels both luxurious and welcoming.

The Le Foyer menu draws on classic French techniques, elevated with seasonal Victorian produce and a contemporary touch. You’ll enjoy familiar favourites reimagined with care and craft where every celebration is elevated by timeless elegance, thoughtful hospitality, and the unmistakable charm of French cuisine. The drinks list is a tour de force of high quality, but eminently accessible drops from France’s most popular appellations balanced by a tantalising selection of Victorian drops for your comparing pleasure.

A meal at Le Foyer is not merely a meal, it’s a celebration of sophistication and elegance, with delicious contemporary French cuisine in a warm and comforting environment supported by talented and knowledgeable staff and a kitchen brigade determined to excite.