A breathtaking drive through the King Valley, with its rolling hills and sun-kissed vineyards, is one of Victoria's highlands' most picturesque routes to explore. The region is renowned for its winemaking, and you can enjoy stunning views from every bend in the road. The area is dotted with cellar doors, farm gate stalls, exciting cafés, and artisanal cheesemakers, each with its unique charm and delicious offerings. To help you plan your trip, we have curated a list of our eateries in the King Valley. Get ready to indulge your taste buds and soak up the stunning scenery!
FOOD
Chrismont cellar door, restaurant & larder have lunches from Friday to Tuesday. The food is excellent, and the view is stunning. You can call them on (03) 5729 8220 to make a booking.
Mountain View Hotel offers great pub meals for lunch and dinner seven days a week. To make a booking, call (03) 5729 8270.
Dal Zotto Wines cellar door and Trattoria style restaurant have lunches from Thursday to Sunday. You can call them on (03) 5729 8321 to make a booking.
Gracebrook Wines cellar door and restaurant have platters Thursday to Sunday. Friendly family style dining. You can call them on (03) 5729 3562 to make a booking.
King River Brewing tap room and pizzeria serve dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Thursday Night is Taco Night! To make a reservation, call (03) 5729 3604. It's a great venue for parties!
Sam Miranda Winery is open for lunch 7 days a week. You can call them on (03) 5727 3888 to make a booking.
King River Café is open for lunch Wednesday to Monday. You can call them on (03) 5727 3461 to make a booking.
Moyhu Hotel offers pub meals all week except Mondays. It offers good pub fare. Wednesday night is Parma night. To make a booking, call (03) 5727 9333.
Brown Brothers' fine-dining restaurant is great for special occasions. They also have a bistro for casual dining. Open seven days a week, Brown Brothers serves excellent food with good wines and great service. You can call them on (03) 5720 5500 to make a booking.
Hobbledehoy Café in Whitfield (250m down the road) serves breakfast and lunch five days a week and has a great little COCKTAIL NIGHT every Friday and Saturday (you will usually see us there!). Try their home-made almond croissants and yummy cakes. Pia, Eric, and Chris are awesome people. It's our favourite coffee spot.
Cheshunt General Store for a great burger, the best in the valley by far. Besides being a great take away place, they also have general supplies, meat & veg and they are a Post Office They have Fresh delicious Milawa Bread on Saturdays Open 7 days a week. Tell Cath I sent you!
The Oven Bakery & Café for organic whole flour bread & pastries and coffee. Open Thursday to Sunday with a Pizza Buffet on Friday nights. Also passes as the local bottle shop for take away wine and beer.
Milawa Bread & Kitchen has the best bread and pastries in the valley. Yummy delights like the CRUFFIN, a lemon curd-filled croissant square thingy (drooling while typing this!) They have delicious panini, croissants and pies. Open seven days a week till 4pm.
Ineeta Café in Moyhu serves great coffee, cakes and breakfast/lunch 7 days a week.
Milawa Cheese has a fantastic range of house-made cheese in various styles, from rich cheddar to lush blues. They sell their cheeses at the store but also have takeaway pre-prepared platers at reasonable prices. Open seven days, 9am to 5pm.