RESTAURANTS AND CAFE
Look closely and there's always something tasty being served in Mount Beauty and its surrounds. The cafes and restaurants of this chilled-out valley are tucked into the nooks and crannies of Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang. You'll find them in places you least expect, like at the day spa or bike store. So don't go hungry – here's where to go for a great bite to eat.
Sample the small-batch brews of the Crank Handle Brewery, which crafts traditional beers such as larger, ale, APA, porter and bitter made with the purest of alpine water. Or try Mountain Monk Brewers, they offer Raspberry Sour, Pale Ale, Cold IPA or a collaboration Milk Stout with local coffee roaster Honeybird. A great spot for a hearty pub meal too. If you would like to try a local wine or two or 10, Quaff Wine Bar is a must.
For a traditional pub experience, drop into the Dederang Hotel in Dederang, the Settlers Tavern in Tawonga South.
There are a number of cafes and takeaway places to grab a bite at in the Kiewa Valley. In Mount Beauty, try the Mount Beauty Bakery for pastries, breads, cakes and coffee or Tawonga Baker for home baked sourdough and light fluffy pastries. Beauty Cafe serving cooked breakfasts, wraps and salads and cakes, Ziggy's Takeout for great traditional fast food, Rocky Valley Cafe in the garden at the Rocky Valley Bikes & Snow Sports Store, or head to the community Rose Garden Cafe at the Neighbourhood Centre by the pondage for delicious coffee and cake.
Outside the main centre, the The General Store in Dederang serves takeaway food, home-baked treats and coffee, and you can sit down to coffee and pastries at the Old Tawonga Store in Tawonga. There is also the Dederang Hotel
LOCAL EATS
Nourish Wholefoods
Nourish Wholefoods offers organic, healthy and packaging free wholefood and snack alternatives for locals and visitors to the area. Shop wide variety of specialist items not found at supermarkets in the greater Alpine, that have become a staple retailer for cyclists, trail runners, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts in the Mount Beauty area.
Mountain Monk Brewers
Nestled into the base of Mount Bogong, lies the picturesque township of Mount Beauty. In 2017, after being closed for two years, Mount Beauty’s local watering hole reopened its doors as West Peak Hotel. They wanted to create something more to really put their beautiful town on the map. With a passion for craft beer,…
Crank Handle Brewery
Crank Handle Brewery is located in Tawonga South (Mount Beauty) and situated at the base of Mt Bogong in the beautiful Kiewa valley in North East Victoria. Crank Handle Brewery serve a range of traditional, brewed onsite hand crafted beers and delicious food created from locally sourced ingredients where possible. They also have 12 beers…
Rocky Valley Cafe
Enjoy a coffee, breakfast or lunch in the unique garden setting. There is no better place to relax after a long ride or while having your bike serviced. Offering something special everyday, you’ll find their everyday classics on Monday and Tuesday, full lunch menu from Wednesday to Sunday and cooked breakfasts Friday to Sunday. Open…
Grass Valley
Nestled at the bottom of the Kiewa Valley in Mount Beauty, Grass Valley is a reflection of the place they live, and the place they love. With decades of hospitality experience, their team are passionate about offering Mount Beauty and Tawonga the best coffee and food served with delicious wines, cocktails and good times.
Quaff Wine Bar
Situated right in the heart of Mount Beauty, Quaff Wine Bar is all about the fantastic local wines that make this area special. They’re here to keep it simple – showcasing awesome wines and creating a laid-back hangout for both locals and visitors. No frills, just good drinks, good vibes, and a great time. They’re…
