FOOD, WINE & BREWERIES

MURRAY BREWERIES IN BEECHWORTH
The historic brewery in Last Street was built in 1865 while Beechworth was at the height of the Gold Rush. The site was chosen because a natural spring occurred here and the pure water has been used in all of the beverages to this day. In the 1920's, beer production ceased and a soft drink and cordial factory was started. Visit the makers of turn of the century gourmet cordial mixers and long forgotten flavours made to original recipes and methods.
Free tastings and sales 10am-4pm daily.

BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS
Conceived by Ben Kraus in 2004/2005 in his Dad's back shed, this Beechworth brewery is more than worth a visit. Bridge Road Brewers has countless awards and a beer list to quench even the most avid beer hunter's thirst. www.bridgeroadbrewers.com.au

MILAWA CHEESE FACTORY
The Milawa Cheese Company is a small but highly regarded speciality cheese factory located in North East Victoria's famed wine region. David and Anne Brown started with a vision in 1988 to produce Australian farmhouse cheeses using traditional European methods.  All cheeses are hand made at the historic Milawa Butter Factory using traditional methods. On site is an artisan bakery where a range of French and Italian Breads, sour dough and rye are baked fresh daily.  Bakery cakes, pastries, pizza and other snacks, along with fine coffee, wine and boutique beer is available. Open 9am-5pm 7 days a week. www.milawacheese.com.au

HISTORIC HOTEL NICHOLAS  (Next door to our motor inn at 1A Camp Street)
Built in 1857 during Victoria’s fascinating gold-rush era and nearly 150 years old, the Hotel Nicholas is one of Beechworth’s first hotels with an amazing history.  The building is a major landmark in the heart of town and adjacent to Beechworth’s historic precinct.  In recent years, tasteful renovations and a major refurbishment have breathed life back into this gracious old hotel. It offers a great menu, extensive local wine list, warm hospitality and excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. Try Hotel Nicholas' latest addition Thai on the balcony - operating Friday and Saturday nights. www.hotelnicholas.com.au

LOCAL WINERIES
Pennyweight Winery - www.pennyweight.com.au - 03 5728 1747
Indigo Vineyard - www.indigovineyard.com.au - 03 5727 0233
Amulet Vineyard - www.amuletwines.com.au - 03 5727 0420
Brown Brothers - www.brownbrothers.com.au - 03 5720 5500
Avalon Winery - www.avalonwines.com.au - 03 5729 3629
Star Lane Winery - www.starlane.com.au - 03 5728 7268
Gapsted Wines - www.victorianalpswinery.com.au - 03 5751 1383

LOCAL RESTAURANTS
The Provenance - www.theprovenance.com.au - 03 5728 1786
The Green Shed - www.thegreenshed.com.au - 03 5728 2360
Gigi's - www.gigisofbeechworth.com - 03 5728 1134
The Stanley - www.thestanley.com.au - 03 5728 6502
The Ox and Hound - 03 5728 2123

Further tourist information is available on: www.beechworth.com