Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2009 "The lovely 1860
Age Good Food Guide 2008
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Bold Cafe Gallery 5470 6038, 146 Duke St, Castlemaine
Criterion Hotel (03) 5472 2610, 163 Barker St, Castlemaine - Gentrification has come to the Criterion. Dorman's restaurant turns out well-priced modOz food.
Empyre Hotel (03) 5472 5166, 68 Mostyn St, Castlemaine
Railway Hotel (03) 5472 1250, 65 Gingell St, Castlemaine
Saff's Cafe (03) 5470 6722, 64 Mostyn St, Castlemaine - From day to night, the feeling and the food changes. By day, the front cafe serves lots of focaccias, by night more serious dishes.
Templeton Cafe & Accommodation (03) 5472 5311, 31 Templeton St, Castlemaine - Templeton, a smart contemporary cafe in a gold rush town, produces 21st Century food.
Tog's Place 5470 5090, 58 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine - Tog's offers spectacular views of Castlemaine from the outdoor eating area, has a busy informal dining room and a gallery