Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford

4.3

42 Reviews

$41 to $100

Pub

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

For 165 years, the Farmers Arms Hotel has been a gathering place for Daylesford locals and travellers alike. Nowadays, it has evolved into one of the biggest supporters of local producers, showcasing wild and farmed ingredients from around Daylesford and the best of the region. With over 1,000 TripAdvisor reviews, it's easy to see that it's not your average pub. Come expecting delicious cocktails, 16 wines by the glass and 12 beers/ciders on tap. Leave with a full belly and a desire to move to Daylesford - that way, the Farmers Arms will always be 'your local' in both proximity and spirit.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Pub, Australian, European
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 5348 2091
Website
https://farmersarmsdaylesford.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Looking for a private space to host family and friends for an intimate gathering? Or perhaps something more casual for your extended group of friends and colleagues? Choose from our range of bookable spaces including our newly renovated Private Dining Room and outdoor areas.
Private party contact
Anna: (03) 5348 2091

Location
1 East St, Daylesford, AU-VIC 3460
Neighborhood
Daylesford
Cross street
East St /Daylesford- Trentham/ Daylesford-Malmsbury Roads roundabout.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Private Dining Experience
A$1,000.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Looking for a private space to host family and friends for an intimate gathering? Book our newly renovated private dining room - once upon a time the original kitchen of our hotel, and hidden within the venue, this luxurious and private space can accomodate up to 18 guests for any occasion. Food and drink menus can be individually tailored to suit your event and budget. For any additional information, please email belocal@farmersarmsdaylesford.com.au

Mount Zero OlivesA$10.50
House baked Focaccia BreadA$7.50
Natural Oysters, served with lemon
- ThreeA$16.50
- Half DozenA$32.00
- DozenA$60.00
Charcuterie, local cured meats, guindillas, cornichons, toastsA$34.00
Mushroom Pâté, port jelly, radish, toastsA$21.00
Beef Tartare, potato crisps, cured egg yolk, fresh herbsA$24.50
Roast Beetroot Terrine, goat’s cheese, candied walnut, sageA$22.50
Baked Cheese, ‘Driftwood’ by Long Paddock, white wine, thyme, baguetteA$34.00
Salmon Gravlax, onion, lemon mascarpone, dill, caperberriesA$27.50
Duck Sausages, creamy mash, beef jus, fried leekA$36.00
Mushroom Pappardelle, fresh egg pasta, mushroom stroganoff, parmesanA$32.00
Market Fish, braised white beans, fennel, capers, dill, preserved lemonA$42.00
Miso Glazed Pumpkin, snow pea tendrils, red onion, spiced nuts, tahini dressingA$32.00
Venison Pot Pie, lardons, juniper, red wineA$33.50
Beer Battered Fish & Chips, cos lettuce, tartare, pickled onionA$34.50
French Braised Chicken, chicken maryland, lentils, carrots, speck, cream and mustardA$39.50
Steak frites, ‘Greenhills Natural’ porterhouse steak, shoestring fries, Café de Paris butterA$47.00
Roast Pork Belly, apple & cranberry relish, broccolini, creamy mash, red wine jusA$41.00
Premium Local ‘Greenhills Natural’ Eye Fillet Mignon, Istra pancetta, creamy mash, french beans, garlic spinach, red wine jusA$56.00
Brussels Sprouts, kaiserfleisch, lemon, butterA$18.00
Roast Carrots, pepita pesto, goats cheese, fried leeksA$21.00
Steamed Greens, broccolini, french beans, toasted almond, lemonA$17.00
Cos Lettuce, soft herbs, ranch dressingA$13.00
ChipsA$14.00

What 42 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford offers a "fantastic service" with a charming atmosphere perfect for socializing. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and a fine selection of wines and local beers. While some find the menu prices on the higher side and service inconsistent, the venue's heritage architecture and relaxed dining ambiance are widely appreciated.

42 Reviews

V
Vivien
VIP
Melbourne
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The changes to this establishment since we were last here are excellent. We believe there is new ownership/management? The menu is concise, the food is very good and thankfully not too large solid servings usually associated with pub food. This is much better fare. The wine list is also rather lovely with some fine regional offerings. New Year’s Day, a potentially busy day, was perhaps not the day to evaluate service which seemed a little distracted at times. However all personnel encountered were lovely and helpful. We will certainly return when next in Daylesford.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious lunch booked at last minute on Open Table.
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Kimberley
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Well above average for a pub style experience! Will definitely be back !
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Hansen
Victoria
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food portions were small. Staff were very slow to approach and take orders.
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Jade
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here on a first date last night, even though the company was meh, the food was the most incredible food I’ve had, the pasta (which name I cannot pronounce) was orgasmic, my date had fish (he strange) but he boasted about it and cleared his whole plate, we also had chips incase but we did not need them because our food was SCRUMDIDILYUMPTIOUS. The service was amazing, staff checked in on us frequently and gave us a new water once we devoured ours (we are fish). Dessert was bomb, it was the strawberry sundae and oh my gosh I was about to leave my date and take that sundae home instead. The people next to us were also definitely on a first date so that provided some entertainment, so awkward lol. Overall great restaurant, so beautiful in there, very gorgeous. The food is top notch and the people are exquisite. 10/10 would munch again
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Paul
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding, the food was excellent, the venue was full but not bursting at the seams and whole experience was one of the best lunches I’ve had a quite a while. Happy to recommend venue to anyone.
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Jo
Melbourne
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a ball for lunch at the Farmers on Boxing Day. Friends from Melbourne and S.A. made a day trip and were rewarded with cheerful service and delicious fare. Thanks so much Alex and team.
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Tracy
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Second time we’ve been here - it’s fantastic. Food is lovely, service is spot on and we were able to take our dogs and sit in the courtyard. Highly recommended!!
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Jo
Melbourne
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Yet another visit to the Farmers Arms, this time with my dad for our version of Christmas dinner. As usual, service team and food were great. Highly recommended.
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Gina
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had fantastic food and great service and we could sit outside with our dog!!!
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FAQs

Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford is rated 4.3 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford

1 East St, Daylesford, AU-VIC 3460

Additional information

Cross street
East St /Daylesford- Trentham/ Daylesford-Malmsbury Roads roundabout.
Neighborhood
Daylesford
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Pub, Australian, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://farmersarmsdaylesford.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 5348 2091
Private party facilities
Looking for a private space to host family and friends for an intimate gathering? Or perhaps something more casual for your extended group of friends and colleagues? Choose from our range of bookable spaces including our newly renovated Private Dining Room and outdoor areas.
Private party contact
Anna: (03) 5348 2091

Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Private Dining Experience

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Mount Zero OlivesA$10.50

House baked Focaccia BreadA$7.50

Natural Oysters, served with lemon

Charcuterie, local cured meats, guindillas, cornichons, toastsA$34.00

Mushroom Pâté, port jelly, radish, toastsA$21.00

Beef Tartare, potato crisps, cured egg yolk, fresh herbsA$24.50

Roast Beetroot Terrine, goat’s cheese, candied walnut, sageA$22.50

Baked Cheese, ‘Driftwood’ by Long Paddock, white wine, thyme, baguetteA$34.00

Salmon Gravlax, onion, lemon mascarpone, dill, caperberriesA$27.50

Duck Sausages, creamy mash, beef jus, fried leekA$36.00

Mushroom Pappardelle, fresh egg pasta, mushroom stroganoff, parmesanA$32.00

Market Fish, braised white beans, fennel, capers, dill, preserved lemonA$42.00

Miso Glazed Pumpkin, snow pea tendrils, red onion, spiced nuts, tahini dressingA$32.00

Venison Pot Pie, lardons, juniper, red wineA$33.50

Beer Battered Fish & Chips, cos lettuce, tartare, pickled onionA$34.50

French Braised Chicken, chicken maryland, lentils, carrots, speck, cream and mustardA$39.50

Steak frites, ‘Greenhills Natural’ porterhouse steak, shoestring fries, Café de Paris butterA$47.00

Roast Pork Belly, apple & cranberry relish, broccolini, creamy mash, red wine jusA$41.00

Premium Local ‘Greenhills Natural’ Eye Fillet Mignon, Istra pancetta, creamy mash, french beans, garlic spinach, red wine jusA$56.00

Brussels Sprouts, kaiserfleisch, lemon, butterA$18.00

Roast Carrots, pepita pesto, goats cheese, fried leeksA$21.00

Steamed Greens, broccolini, french beans, toasted almond, lemonA$17.00

Cos Lettuce, soft herbs, ranch dressingA$13.00

ChipsA$14.00

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