The Surly Goat

The Surly Goat Serving a daily changing ‘prixe fixe’ four course menu, of 8 to 10 items that allows us to pursu Bookings by phone only.
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Serving a daily changing ‘prixe fixe’ four course menu, of 8 to 10 items that allows us to pursue our passion for seasonality and sustainability. We have formed great relationships with many of the local small scale regenerative producers who supply us with much of our fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs and meats and are essential to our restaurant and the food we make. Thursday - Dinner
Friday - Dinner
Saturday - Lunch and Dinner

Last week at Surly Goat: 1. New arrivals: Northern Rhone and Langhe Nebbiolo Icons to name a few 2. Last week’s Set Menu...
13/08/2026

Last week at Surly Goat:

1. New arrivals: Northern Rhone and Langhe Nebbiolo Icons to name a few
2. Last week’s Set Menu
3. Duck Raviolo, Mushroom, Pumpkin & Truffle
5. New vermouth btg: Mirbi MoncraVER Vermouth - crafted in Torino, Italy by blueberry farmers! Morainic blueberries, local honey and hard herbs create a lifted, light and intensely aromatic vermouth - A perfect aperitif for spring!

We spent a wonderful day cooking with Damien Jones of Mr Jones in Ballarat on Monday. Damien took us through a some Thai...
12/08/2026

We spent a wonderful day cooking with Damien Jones of Mr Jones in Ballarat on Monday.

Damien took us through a some Thai favourites, including curries, salads, dessert and some basic skills such as making coconut cream and coconut milk from scratch. Learning from Damien was a real treat...as was the delicious lunch we shared following.

A bid thank you to Damien for giving up your day off to look after us, an equally big thanks the Surly Goat team for all that you bring every day!

CLOSED TOMORROW (Thursday 6th August) We’ll return as usual for the rest of the weekend. FRIDAY - DinnerSATURDAY - Lunch...
05/08/2026

CLOSED TOMORROW (Thursday 6th August)

We’ll return as usual for the rest of the weekend.
FRIDAY - Dinner
SATURDAY - Lunch & Dinner

Come enjoy this week’s dessert with a glass of PX - pairing winter citrus with a Spanish classic: Tocino de Cielo with Bergamot, Tangelo & Earl Grey.

Some tasty new bottles landing on our list this week. The fire is on - come drink them before we do ! Ft. Our beautiful ...
03/08/2026

Some tasty new bottles landing on our list this week. The fire is on - come drink them before we do !

Ft. Our beautiful weekly arrangement Larkspur Flowers | Daylesford Florist bringing in a touch of pending Spring.

We have an opportunity for a casual chef to join our team in a production roll.....Chef Tournant!! can you pronounce it?...
15/06/2026

We have an opportunity for a casual chef to join our team in a production roll.....Chef Tournant!! can you pronounce it? Do you know what it means? well maybe this position is one for you..

The role requires that you can work autonomously, approximatley 10 - 20 daytime hours weekly, on Mondays and Tuesdays to assist in bulk preperation for our weekly menu

We are looking for an experienced chef, with an ability to work across all sections of the kitchen, pastry, baking, butchery, stocks, sauces, seasonal presveratiaons and stock management.

Hourly rates will be diuscussed individually, as will further and future opportuities for greater hours.

Email, Dm or call
[email protected]
5348 4628

Any one that knows us, knows that that Spain holds a special place in our hearts, and on the 17th of June we look forwar...
27/05/2026

Any one that knows us, knows that that Spain holds a special place in our hearts, and on the 17th of June we look forward sharing that passion with As we host Harry in the bar to share his enthusiasm for Spanish Vino with you. Its a walk-in affair..no need to book just get in early and take a seat from 5.30pm.

Harry will be opening some select bottles from his portfolio with a focus on emerging modern Spanish wines (and a grower Champagne for good measure) in his words.."Spain is arguably the most exciting wine region in Europe right now. Across the country, ancient vineyards, dramatic terroirs, and some of the highest-altitude plantings in Europe are producing wines of incredible character and energy"

There will be wines by the glass, along with some very special cuvees by the bottle...& we will be cooking some small plates of our favourite 'raciones' to accompany them and share with your friends.

Expect the soulful old-vine field blends of Bendito Destino alongside the limestone-rich, high-altitude vineyards of Cantalapiedra Viticultores, producers crafting some of the finest expressions of Verdejo in the world.

NV Jerome Blin Champagne Meuniers Sur Sable
2023 Cantalapiedra Viticultores Majuelo Del Chiviritero
2022 Bendito Destino Albillo Mayor El Greco
2023 Bendito Destino Clarete
2023 Cantalapiedra Viticultores Arenisca Los Pilones
2022 Bendito Destino Field Blend Red

Scotch fillet, with roasted carrots from dressed in a bone marrow dressing..sorrel and sauce Robert to complete.Main c...
16/05/2026

Scotch fillet, with roasted carrots from dressed in a bone marrow dressing..sorrel and sauce Robert to complete.

Main course this weekend.

An exercise in making use of the entire product....we've had these little fried chicken wing sandwiches on for the past ...
15/05/2026

An exercise in making use of the entire product....we've had these little fried chicken wing sandwiches on for the past couple of weeks...

Chicken wings that we saved from a previous menu, de-boned and prepared in a southern fried chicken style, brined, marinated in buttermilk (left over from churning our cultured butter) dredged in season flour and fried crispy...topped with a hot sauce that we prepared with fermented bull horn and cayenne peppers..and served in a soft shokupan bun.

This will be the last weekend they are available on the set menu and at the bar..swing by and grab a couple

We do one lunch service per week.. and I would have to say, it is possibly my favourite service of the week.The sunlight...
20/04/2026

We do one lunch service per week.. and I would have to say, it is possibly my favourite service of the week.

The sunlight in the dining room, the changing seasons viewed through the windows...Its a slower service and everyone seems to feel it.. more time with friends and family, an extra bottle, a walk into the Springs afterwards.. a nap before dinner?

Lunch time dining is a thing!!

📸by .ripples_

4 courses...Autumn has taken hold, and what a beautiful one its shaping up to be, with the cooler evenings we are cravin...
10/04/2026

4 courses...

Autumn has taken hold, and what a beautiful one its shaping up to be, with the cooler evenings we are craving a little extra richness.

Finishing the menu this week with a chocolate cake, moistened with a prune, coffe and cheery pit liqueur..topped with a little cumquat marmalade from the fruit we fermented in honey last year and finished with some mascapone cream.

Address

3 Tenth Street
Hepburn Springs, VIC
3461

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm

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