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The Dispensary Bar & Diner

9 Chancery Lane, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

Recommended by 6 people

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9 Chancery Lane, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

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+61 3 5444 5885
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Dispensary Bar & Diner

Tucked into Chancery Lane, this Bendigo diner pairs playful banter with an adventurous seven-course chef’s selection. Settle beneath the alleyway awning or slip inside the intimate bar for a chilli margarita. Diners lean on the kitchen’s feed-me progression—a lineup spanning Sichuan beef tartare, zucchini flower dim sim, and dry-aged duck alongside boutique Victorian wines. Lunch winds down over rich solera muscat and coffee.

  • Lucky Seven Tasting Menu: Seven-course feed-me tasting featuring Sichuan beef tartare, zucchini flower dim sim, and aged duck paired with local wines.
  • Chancery Lane Dining: Sheltered outdoor dining along Chancery Lane and an intimate, cozy barroom setting.
  • Charming Hospitality: Playful, witty service with tailored recommendations across regional Victorian wines and house cocktails.
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Distinctive Advantages

Why diners choose The Dispensary Bar & Diner for memorable regional dining

  • Inventive Multi-Course Chef's Tasting

    Guests can surrender ordering decisions to the kitchen with the 7-dish chef's selection, delivering inventive modern dishes with regional flair.

    Every course was a beauty. Lots of innovation. Lots of great flavours and textures.

    Two Sheds

  • Artful Cocktails and Curated Local Wines

    Diners enjoy curated regional wine selections and original house-crafted cocktails mixed with precision and passion.

    An original cocktail list that shows flare and balance of flavours and a clever non alcoholic list to complete it.

    CM

  • Charismatic and Attentive Hospitality

    Hosts and servers bring infectious charm, humour, and attentive warmth that make diners feel genuinely pampered.

    Thanks to Finn and the team for having us, and entertaining us with flair and charm.

    Daniel Smith

  • Pride in Sharing a Regional Hidden Gem

    Visitors and locals alike discover a metropolitan-grade dining secret tucked away right in the heart of regional Victoria.

    What a hidden gem. My first time in Bendigo and The Dispensary was a highlight.

    Theresa Hayes

  • A Go-To Setting for Celebrations and Dates

    The venue provides an ideal setting for romantic date nights and entertaining visiting companions over shareable dishes.

    I highly recommend this place for a date night or special night out with friends.

    George Towse

  • Vibrant Laneway Atmosphere on Chancery Lane

    Sheltered inside quaint Chancery Lane, the setting provides atmospheric outdoor laneway dining and an intimate indoor bar vibe.

    The knowledgeable, friendly approachable staff, engaging menu, superb flavours and the warm and cosy ambience in this laneway gem will leave you looking for another space in your diary to visit again.

    fenella bendix

Signature dishes and curated dining formats celebrated by Bendigo diners

  • Lucky Seven Tasting Menu

    This time we enjoyed sharing the Lucky 7 with a group of 6. Amazing service and greeting, delicious food and all topped off with exciting cocktails.

    Jennifer Andre

  • Scallops

    The food (especially the scallops & crab/caviar spring rolls) and service were exceptional.

    Ben Doolan

  • Dry Aged Duck Breast

    The all of food was delicious with the stand out being the dry aged duck breast.

    George Towse

  • Sichuan Beef Tartare

    The food was fantastic. I chose the Sichuan Beef Tartare 10/10 and then the No.13 Special Fried Rice 10/10.

    Thomas Maddocks

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary touches and laneway hospitality that elevate dining in Bendigo

  • Chef-Selected 'Lucky Seven' Feast

    Diners can entrust the meal entirely to the kitchen team through the multi-course 'Lucky Seven' tasting progression, featuring dishes chosen by the kitchen for the day.

  • Covered Laneway Dining

    Guests can dine outside tucked under cover along atmospheric Chancery Lane with arrival cocktails delivered directly to the alleyway tables.

  • Host-Led Guided Pairings

    Owner Finn personally greets and guides diners through customized pairing selections, house solera muscat, and spirited venue stories.

  • Story-Led Cocktails & Mindful Mocktails

    The bar crafts inventive bespoke cocktails with detailed stories behind the spirits, alongside balanced, crafted mocktail options for non-drinkers and drivers.

Before you head over

Practical advice for booking, seating, and ordering at The Dispensary Bar & Diner

  • Order the Lucky 7 Tasting Menu

    For groups or multi-course dining, opt for the 7-course chef's tasting progression ('Lucky Seven' / 'Dispensary Experience') to sample a broad variety of inventive plates without navigating à la carte decisions.

  • Request Covered Laneway Seating

    When booking ahead, request an outdoor table in Chancery Lane to experience sheltered, covered laneway seating paired with arrival cocktails.

  • Ask Staff for Pairings & Non-Alcoholic Options

    If driving or abstaining from alcohol, explore the house mocktail selection alongside the cocktail menu, or ask the front-of-house staff for local regional wine recommendations.

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