The Surly Goat

13/10/2026

08/10/2026

🪻Spring abundance at the Surly Goat!🪻

1. Artichokes, Alliums & Leafy Greens
2. Our favourite local pink wines to enjoy this Spring
4. White asparagus !
3. Magnificent florals Larkspur Flowers | Daylesford Florist

18/09/2026

A few delicious snacks circulating on our bar and Set Menu at the moment…

1. ‘Nashville’ Fried Pigs Ear, White Bread, Pickle - a limited edition bar menu only snack !
2. Spring Tart - Comté Custard, Peas & Wild Herbs
3. Mussels, Fried Flat Bread, Labneh, Pickled Cucumber

20/08/2026

This Week at the Surly Goat -

1. Current Set Menu
2. W**e Pairing Line Up
3. Two new exciting cuvées by Domaine La Petite Empreinte - onto the list - limited stock ! (Ft. Buddhas Hand backdrop)
4. Magic Banksias this week by Larkspur Flowers | Daylesford Florist

17/08/2026

So...Rushani Epa managed to coax me in front of the camera to talk a little about the legendary cookbooks from which I will be cooking in our upcoming Words in Winter event

We're cooking the books on Saturday, August 29. The The Old Macaroni Factory Hepburn Springs

There is a real and personal connection to all these books and in most cases to the chefs who wrote them.
Join us as we discuss the importance of these cookbooks not only on myself, but on the Australian culinary scene, with a conversation facilitated by food journalist and literary agent Rushani Epa.

Pre-meal canapes & aperitif seved in the spectacular Lucinis Lounge prior to sitting down to a three course meal curated from these iconic books, all accompanied by matched beverages..

Tickets are selling fast. Head to our link in bio to get yours now.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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