Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-5728 1421;
www.caravanparkbeechworth.com.au
;
Peach Dr; unpowered/powered sites from $28/34, cabins
$95-170; )
This shady park next to beautiful Lake Sambell has great facilities includ-
ing a camp kitchen, a playground and bike hire. The sunsets reflected in the lake are spec-
tacular.
Freeman on Ford
( 03-5728 2371;
www.freemanonford.com.au
; 97 Ford St; s/d incl breakfast from $255/275; )
In the 1876
Oriental Bank, this sumptuous but homely place offers Victorian luxury in six beautifully
renovated rooms, right in the heart of town. The owner, Heidi, will make you feel very
special.
B&B
$$$
Eating & Drinking
For a town of its size, Beechworth has some fantastic feasting, from provedores and pan-
tries stocking fresh local produce to serious fine-dining restaurants in historic buildings.
Beechworth Bakery
( 1300 233 784; 27 Camp St; light meals $4-10; 6am-7pm)
This popular place is the original in a
well-known, statewide bakery chain; great for pies and pastries, cakes and sandwiches.
BAKERY
$
Beechworth Provender
( 03-5728 2650; 18 Camp St; 8am-5.30pm)
Crammed with delectable local produce (and
wines) for filling a gourmet hamper, the Provender is also an excellent cafe. Courtyard
seating outside.
CAFE, DELI
$
Bridge Road Brewers
BREWERY, PIZZERIA
$$
( 03-5728 2703;
www.bridgeroadbrewers.com.au
; Old Coach House Brewers Lane, 50 Ford St; pizza $12-21;
11am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-11pm Sun)
Hiding behind the imposing Tanswells Commercial Hotel,
Beechworth's gem of a micro-brewery produces some excellent beers (taste 10 for $15),
with nine of them on tap, and serves freshly baked pretzels and super housemade pizzas.
Provenance
( 03-5728 1786;
www.theprovenance.com.au
; 86 Ford St; 2-/3-course meals $63/80, degustation menu without/with
matching wines $100/155; 6.30pm-late Wed-Sat, noon-3pm & 6.30pm-late Sun)
In an 1856 bank building,
Provenance has elegant but contemporary fine dining. Under the guidance of acclaimed
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$$
