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The Garden of Good & Evil

13 Station Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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Find The Garden of Good & Evil

13 Station Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

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+61 405 658 699
HoursMonday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Garden of Good & Evil

Station Road regulars head straight past the front bar to the undercover rear garden, settling under gas heaters over Spanish share plates. Table spreads come stacked with crisp halloumi fries, braised beef empanadas, and charred chorizo alongside fresh jugs of sangria. Diners often lean into the chef's selection banquet, watching plates roll out steadily until the table is crowded with chicken and chorizo paella and burnt Basque cheesecake.

  • Heated Rear Courtyard: Undercover back garden fitted with gas heaters for year-round tapas and drinks.
  • Chef's Selection Banquet: Multi-course sharing menu spanning croquettes, empanadas, paella, and Basque cheesecake.
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What's On at The Garden of Good & Evil

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Why Guests Choose The Garden of Good & Evil

Discover why guests choose The Garden for memorable celebrations, casual drinks, and authentic Spanish sharing feasts.

  • Cozy All-Weather Courtyard Dining

    The covered rear garden keeps dining cozy and comfortable with dedicated gas heaters, even on cold or rainy days.

    undercover and gas heaters keeping it nice and cozy

    ML

  • Effortless Group Milestone Hosting

    From birthday parties to corporate Christmas dinners, attentive staff flexibly accommodate guest count changes and special celebration touches.

    extremely accommodating staff, we’ve changed number of ppl twice & nothing was a problem

    Lucy T

  • Generous Multi-Course Chef's Banquets

    The multi-course chef's banquet provides an abundant flow of Spanish dishes, ensuring groups are fully satisfied and well fed.

    We got the $45 chef's selection and food just kept on coming and coming.

    Lee Biderovsky

  • Casual After-Work Wines & Tapas

    Guests enjoy an accessible neighbourhood venue for quick tapas, craft beers, and after-work wines.

    Tapas and after-work wines, or weekend drinks with friends and family- it never disappoints.

    Shernie Jewell

  • Warm, Delightful Celebrations

    Warm hospitality and vibrant courtyard ambience leave event hosts and diners thoroughly delighted.

    One of those nights you walk away with a massive smile!

    Jodie Kaye

  • Lively Shared Dining Experience

    Sharing plates of paella, tapas, and handcrafted cocktails create an engaging, cheerful atmosphere for family and friends.

    friendly, cheerful atmosphere was perfect. Much commentary from our friends as to how much they enjoyed the day!

    Keith Charman

Guest favourites and signature Spanish plates

  • Chef's Selection Banquet

    We had the chefs selection banquet and there was plenty of food.

    Toula Vogdanos

  • Paella

    That paella - best I have ever eaten !!!!!!

    Jodie Kaye

  • Calamari

    The fried calamari was the best I have ever had, it was flavoursome, tangy and melted in my mouth

    Ivan Litvinov

  • Burnt Basque Cheesecake

    We finished with the Burnt Basque Cheesecake which was 10/10.

    Nathan Daniells

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational gestures and attentive service touches that elevate dining in Cheltenham.

  • Birthday Cake & Candle Assistance

    Waitstaff warmly accommodate BYO birthday cakes and step in with candles when hosts forget them.

  • Thoughtful Dietary Accommodation

    The team willingly adapts to dietary needs, handling both gluten-free and dairy-free share plate requests.

  • Flexible Group Booking Adjustments

    Management handles repeated group headcount adjustments with ease to keep party planning stress-free.

  • All-Weather Courtyard Heating

    Gas heaters and covered garden seating keep guests cozy even on cold, rainy Sunday visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I make a reservation before visiting?

Yes, reservations are accepted and highly recommended as tables fill up quickly, though small parties can sometimes walk in during quieter periods.

Is outdoor seating available in cooler weather?

Yes, the venue features an undercover rear garden courtyard with gas heaters, making it comfortable even in cold or rainy weather.

What format does the food menu follow?

The kitchen offers a popular Chef's Selection banquet alongside a variety of Spanish tapas and share plates like paella, calamari, croquettes, and empanadas.

Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requirements like gluten-free dining?

Yes, the team can accommodate dietary requests such as gluten-free and dairy-free options when dining.

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