Victoria's High Country boasts a variety of boutique bars and intimate drinking establishments that highlight the region's best offerings. The Powderkeg Bar in Falls Creek offers a range of cocktails, spirits, boutique beers, and wines. In central Ballarat, Roy Hammond provides a unique experience with Korean-inspired dishes and signature cocktails like 'The Orient Express'.
In the north-east of Victoria, venues celebrate the region's ideal climate for hops, established vineyards, and excellent produce. Highlights include the William Walker Whisky and Wine Bar in Bright, perfect for post-ski relaxation, and the Pencilmark Wine Room in Ballarat, offering deep reds in an art deco setting.
Wine enthusiasts can explore various wine bars in the region for sampling local Victorian wines. Options like RJM's Wine Bar in Ballarat provide a cheese platter to complement the wine tasting experience. Geelong and the Bellarine offer opportunities to delve into the emerging wine scene at intimate spaces like Union Street Wine and The Covenant Wine Bar.