Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat, Daylesford
Dining

The Conservatory

For cafe-style dining, the charming Conservatory is rapidly becoming a feature on the regions’ epicurean roadmap.

Located on the back terrace of the heritage hotel, The Conservatory opens out to all day sun, and is elegantly furnished with soft cushioned banquettes, comfortable cane chairs and hanging pendulum lamps. The Conservatory serves a gourmet breakfast daily. To book the Conservatory call + 61 3 5348 2202.

The Argus Dining Room

Also located within the grounds is The Argus Dining Room. Serving Modern Australian cuisine with an emphasis on regional produce, guests will enjoy a fresh, seasonal menu that utilises produce grown in the onsite Argus Kitchen Garden as well as rare breed cattle and sheep from the owners nearby farm ‘Birch Estate’ in Smeaton.

Reservations are essential, contact The Argus Dining Doom directly (details below). Alternatively, Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat reception is happy to assist hotel guests in making a reservation. To book the Argus Dining Room call +61 3 5348 4199 or email info@theargusdiningroom.com.au.

Tipperary Bar & Lounge

The Tipperary Bar and Lounge is a stylish space perfect for pre-dinner drinks. Sink into deep club chairs and sofas and enjoy local wine, sublime cocktails or an aperitif.

The appeal of this relaxed haven is its relaxed, quiet and inviting surrounds.

Chef Profile - David Willcocks

Joining the team as Executive Chef in June 2012, David was inspired by the commitment of owners Chris Malden and Wayne Cross to supply the kitchen with rare breed beef, rare breed lamb, orchard fruit and vegetables from their Birch Estate Farm.

Buying direct from farmers is a concept David was very familiar with in Spain and although Hepburn Springs is thousands of miles away from the world renowned 'Schilo Kitchen' at the... READ MORE >