Diners' Choice: Great for live music restaurants in Victoria

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Nevedya

4.9

4.9 (314)

$41 to $100

South Indian

Upwey

About the restaurant

Nevedya is Food for the Spirit, an organic plant-focussed restaurant & cafe in the Dandenong Ranges outside Melbourne. We serve wholefood vegetarian and vegan world cuisine with flavours from India, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and beyond. Our ingredients are healthy, ethical, organic, seasonal and showcase produce from local farms and growers.

Run by husband and wife duo Daniel and Shakti, it is an experience to bring you back to your true self. The food is a cleansing experience of reconnecting to nourishment at its untainted roots.

All the food is designed and created by female head chef Shakti Iyer with intention to nurture, transform and heal.

Inspired by Indian restaurants, Ayurveda and our travels throughout the world expect to taste our famous Ayurvedic khichadi, Sri Lankan masala dosa, world fusion tapas, plant-based all day breakfasts and our amazing organic and healthy desserts!

Top review

Jan

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Nevedya is always a wonderful place to visit, going with friends or alone. I've recently been twice in two weeks and had their fabulous Khichadi which is so heart and soul warming. The staff are amazing too, so warm and friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is lovely too, I always sit out the back in the garden where there are heaters, comfortable sitting and a gorgeous garden. Well done Nevedya, you rock!

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4.8

4.8 (50)

$40 and under

Gastro Pub

Bethanga

About the restaurant

Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of Bethanga, just minutes from Lake Hume, you’ll find the family-owned and operated Bethanga Hotel. Established in 1878, our historic pub has been serving locals and travellers alike with hearty meals and cold drinks for generations. Come experience the charm of our country pub—book online today!

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Allan

Dined 4 days ago

I cant say enough about Bethanga Pub, awesome meals & pricing, amazing staff, great atmosphere, courtesy bus , bands & an animal experience for kids.

Last St. Brewery

4.7

4.7 (1432)

$40 and under

Brewery

Beechworth

About the restaurant

The recently restored, Last St Brewery, in the heart of Beechworth, offers a family friendly menu featuring local produce and an extensive drinks menu including the full range of traditional cordials, classic sodas, hand crafted spirits, beers on tap and cocktails.

The regionally inspired menu is available across three unique dining spaces. The Taproom restaurant, boasting 9 taps, cushioned booths and expansive dining tables provides plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy. While downstairs in the brewery cellar the Speakeasy bar will transport you back to the roaring 20’s. This moody, charismatic space offers intimate seating with classic leather chesterfield sofas and high-top tables, decadent glassware and antique charm. Or, make your way outside to the dog friendly Beer Garden, decked out with misters and heaters providing the perfect climate control all year round.

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Lauren

Dined 3 days ago

Very nice, would recommend and would go again service was great and staff were lovely. Thank you, Lauren Nixon.

FarmDog Brewing at McGlashan Estate

4.6

4.6 (317)

$40 and under

Brewery

Wallington

About the restaurant

Family-run microbrewery located 'out the back' of McGlashan's Estate Cellar door. Our newly handcrafted beer and gin is a great addition to the award-winning McGlashan wines. Come and visit us for craft beer and woodfire pizzas and stay for the friendly atmosphere and good vibes.

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Karen

Dined on May 30, 2025

The food and wine were excellent especially the pizzas. However, we were disappointed there was no dessert or coffee available on the menu.

Tanswell's Hotel

4.6

4.6 (209)

$40 and under

Australian

Beechworth

About the restaurant

Tanswell's Commercial Hotel Beechworth, built in 1853 during the Gold Rush, is situated in the heart of the exquisite Victorian high country. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the original old world decor. Our locally procured produce will tantalise the taste buds and is complimented by superb local wines and beer. Our evolving seasonal menu, including food cooked over fire and high quality pub style meals offers a dining experience like no other. With open fires in winter and shady outdoor spaces in the warmer months the unique experience Tanswell's hotel offers you will see you return all year round.

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Lauren

Dined 4 days ago

Food was very delicious, Service was Great but the noise level was a bit high for our liking. Overall the night was great. Thank you, Lauren Nixon.

Young Street Tavern

4.6

4.6 (36)

$41 to $100

Australian

Frankston

About the restaurant

Humdinger is a local 70's inspired tavern.
Chef Simon Tarlington has created a modern tavern menu that befits the space. It includes natural oysters, lasagna schnitzel, jalapeño poppers& his signature grill menu including BBQ Pork Ribs with Bourbon & Coke glaze.

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Nikki

Dined 7 days ago

Awesome venue , great food and yummy drinks . The margaritas are delicious and the steak night was great value and cooked superbly.

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St Andrews Beach Brewery

4.5

4.5 (1262)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Fingal

About the restaurant

The story of St Andrews Beach Brewery dates back to the early 2000’s, when our Co-founder Andrew Purchase built the racetrack on the property for the royal family of Australian horse racing – the Freedman Brothers. When the property became available in 2015, Andrew and Michael Freedman saw an opportunity that was too good to miss. With the infrastructure in place and with a story like no other, Andrew, Michael and their passionate team of co-owners set about turning the former stables into a truly unique brewery.

Before you book a stable in our one of a kind refurbished stables, please note the following;
Stable bookings can seat groups from 5-36 and for a maximum of 3 hours.

If you are unable to book at your preferred time all of our reserved seating is booked.

We leave tables unreserved in our beer garden and parts of inside for groups of less than 5 people and walk-ins.

If you're wanting to make a reservation for 36+ people, please visit our webpage.

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Andrew

Dined 5 days ago

Nice food, although at the higher end of the pricing range for the venue. Not much else around though so was a good option. Warm inside, good ambience and good live music. A little noisy, but not much that can be done in such a big space with lots people. Light beer, no only mid-strength, would be a nice option for those who are driving as due to the location there will always be someone on minimal alcohol consumption. Friendly staff, and we enjoyed our lunch. Will definately be back.

Gods Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (308)

$40 and under

Australian

Mornington

About the restaurant

Locally family owned and operated, Gods Kitchen opened its historic church doors in Mornington back in 2009.

In our beautiful, heritage listed church, built in 1876, Gods Kitchen was crafted from our passion for bringing people together to share good times, great food and Live music. Come and enjoy original, independent Live Music in a relaxed, casual and friendly environment that you can bring your Granny to.

We're renowned for our diverse menu offering sharing dishes, à la carte menu, gourmet pizza and more.
Our dynamic duo Chefs, bring original dishes with a local and traditional twist (did someone say Parma?!)

Stocking a huge range of local wines, ciders, beers and ales from the Mornington Peninsula, we strive to bring you the best tastes of our beautiful region.
Imports are also a plenty

Did I mention we have the best Espresso Martini in town?! Try our 7 Deadly Long Island Iced Sins

Proudly supporting locals for o

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Andrea

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

$29.95 steak was delicious & very good value. Staff were very friendly & helpful & the Peppermint dessert was to die for!

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Experience

PARMA WEDNESDAYS

Experience

STEAK NIGHT THURSDAYS

Experience

LIVE MUSIC Friday Nights - 8:30pm - Late

Dainton Brewery

4.4

4.4 (641)

$40 and under

Barbecue

Carrum Downs

About the restaurant

Our Carrum Downs Taphouse is open to the public five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday. Enjoy a range of core and limited Dainton releases, as well as a local guest cider, all expertly poured from our 18 custom taps.
Be wowed by our award-winning and unique beers and grab some food from Q-BBQ, serving up real 'low and slow' American wood smoke BBQ

We’ve always got something happening, including Wednesday trivia in the main bar,, special live music & limited edition beer launches
-The Main room is the heart beat of the venue and can get LOUD and rowdy, with Live music and Trivia - great for those looking for a party!
-The Laneway is covered area just off the main room, a lot more chilled and great for those wanting a chat.
-The Beer great for families with a little kids area, plenty of parasols and great for people with dogs.
=Barcade on the mezzanine, want to watch footy or play some pool? head upstairs, great for casual groups.

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Linda

Dined 4 days ago

Food was excellent, 1st time here, All Fired Up band 👌 very engaging and energetic great covers band. Will definitely be returning

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Experience

Taphouse Trivia - QBBQ Steak Night

Experience

Bouncy Castle EVERY SUNDAY

Experience

Happy Hour! from opening 'til 6pm (Wed to Fri)

Healesville Hotel

4.2

4.2 (367)

$40 and under

Pub

Yarra Valley

About the restaurant

A bit of country hospitality

Old-world charm, culinary innovation, and local produce...The Healesville Hotel in the heart of the Yarra Valley is always in tune with the seasons, making it a year-round favourite for locals and tourists on the winery trail. Beyond the Edwardian building itself, the restaurant is a stunner when it comes to rustic and honest cooking.

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JustineVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Loved this restaurant. Cosy, friendly and yum food

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