Ease into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live piano and a well-earned drink, every second Friday night at Bar Bamford. Local pianist Valiant Von Thule sets the mood with soulful, shimmering melodies — the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening with friends, good conversation, and your favourite libation in hand.

Three Drag Bingos, three sell-outs. Chloé returns to Bar Bamford on Thursday 20 August with drag performance, bingo madness, prizes and camp chaos. Doors 6pm for dinner, show from 7pm. Adults only, and Chloé doesn't do subtle. "That's crass." Tickets are live now, and history suggests they won't hang around.

Steak Night with extra purpose. On Wednesday 19 August, $20 from every steak sold goes to the MND Beast Ride, with local legend Nigel Howard setting off the next morning on a 16,000km lap of Australia for MND research. Fundraiser raffle on the night with serious prizes donated by Daylesford Mower Shop, Gordon Chapman and Loveshack Brewery, steaks donated by Daylesford Meat Co, and Nigel there with the bike for a yarn. Walk-ins welcome, raffle tickets at the bar and via QR code.

Fremantle songwriter Nicholas Ellerby brings his blend of roots, alt-country, folk and blues to Bar Bamford for one intimate night this August. Expect heartfelt originals, storytelling and his signature twist on the songs you know, all by the fire with a drink in hand. From 8pm, free entry. Seating is limited so bookings are encouraged.

Ease into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live piano and a well-earned drink, every Friday night at Bar Bamford. Local jazz pianist Adrian Deakin sets the mood with soulful, shimmering melodies — the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening with friends, good conversation, and your favourite libation in hand.

Our Friday Night Community Raffle is raising funds for Words in Winter, the beloved volunteer-led literary festival returning to Daylesford and Hepburn from 26 to 30 August for its 24th year. 100% of ticket sales goes to the festival. Raffle from 5:30pm, drawn at 7pm every Friday. Come in, grab a ticket, and get behind the curious and the creative.

Supper Club by Beppe is our monthly dinner done the way Beppe always did it. One classic dish, cooked properly. A simple side. A classic Beppe dessert to finish. Niente di complicato. Nothing complicated. This month is risotto. Menu coming soon. A classic Beppe dessert to finish.

Our Friday Night Community Raffle is raising funds for Words in Winter, the beloved volunteer-led literary festival returning to Daylesford and Hepburn from 26 to 30 August for its 24th year. 100% of ticket sales goes to the festival. Raffle from 5:30pm, drawn at 7pm every Friday. Come in, grab a ticket, and get behind the curious and the creative.

Bar Bamford's favourite is back. Matt Colin is on the mic, the songbook is thick, and zero judgment is the only rule.

A father and son take the stage together. Adrian Deakin and Arlo Schwarz-Deakin bring a jazz duet built on two generations of musical instinct, one steeped in experience, the other sharp with youth and fresh ideas.

Our Friday Night Community Raffle is raising funds for Words in Winter, the beloved volunteer-led literary festival returning to Daylesford and Hepburn from 26 to 30 August for its 24th year. 100% of ticket sales goes to the festival. Raffle from 5:30pm, drawn at 7pm every Friday. Come in, grab a ticket, and get behind the curious and the creative.

Footy Trivia Night on Thursday 30 July is now fully booked. Three rounds, two hours, prizes for the sharpest tables and Sam O'Connor on the mic. Missed out? Keep an eye on our socials, because on current form this won't be the last one.

Our Friday Night Community Raffle is raising funds for Words in Winter, the beloved volunteer-led literary festival returning to Daylesford and Hepburn from 26 to 30 August for its 24th year. 100% of ticket sales goes to the festival. Raffle from 5:30pm, drawn at 7pm every Friday. Come in, grab a ticket, and get behind the curious and the creative.

Chloé's Drag Bingo returns to Bar Bamford for a special Christmas in July edition, bringing festive fabulousness, camp chaos and plenty of glittery nonsense. Join outrageously funny host Chloé for an evening of drag performance, bingo madness, cocktails, prizes and Christmas cheer, with festive tunes, questionable Christmas jumpers and enough sass to fill Santa's sleigh. Doors open from 6pm for dinner and festive drink specials, with the show kicking off at 7pm. Please note this is an adults only event. Limited tickets available, so book early to avoid missing out.

Ease into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live piano and a well-earned drink, every second Friday night at Bar Bamford. Local pianist Valiant Von Thule sets the mood with soulful, shimmering melodies — the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening with friends, good conversation, and your favourite libation in hand.

You miss Beppe. So do we. Every so often, on a Thursday night, Beppe comes back to life inside Bar Bamford with one dish: lasagne, made the way it always was. This dinner is now sold out, but Beppe will be back soon. Keep an eye on our socials and website to be first in when the next date is announced. Tickets don't last long.

Okey Dokey Carolaoke - Christmas in July edition has arrived. Bar Bamford's favourite Thursday night sing-along is back - with slightly more tinsel than usual. Matt Colin is on the mic, the songbook is thick, and zero judgment is the only rule. *Carols optional, Christmas jumpers welcome.

Ease into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live piano and a well-earned drink, every second Friday night at Bar Bamford. Local pianist Valiant Von Thule sets the mood with soulful, shimmering melodies — the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening with friends, good conversation, and your favourite libation in hand.

Disco beats, Dolly-inspired fun, and prizes that'll have you dancing in your seat. Save the date — Dolly's is coming back to Bar Bamford.

Ease into the evening with the rich, soulful sounds of Chilean pianist José at Bar Bamford. Drawing on a lifetime of folk and traditional jazz, his warm, expressive style sets the perfect tone for a drink, good conversation and a relaxed night out in Daylesford.

Bar Bamford transforms once again for Chloé's Drag Bingo — a glitter-soaked evening of drag performance, bingo madness, drink giveaways and camp chaos hosted by the fabulous Chloé. Doors open from 6pm. Come in early with your crew, order dinner and settle in before the show kicks off at 7pm. Three hours of laughs, prizes and sassy magic await. Limited tickets available. Book early to avoid missing out.

Ease into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live piano and a well-earned drink, every second Friday night at Bar Bamford. Local pianist Valiant Von Thule sets the mood with soulful, shimmering melodies — the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening with friends, good conversation, and your favourite libation in hand.

Ease into the evening with the rich, soulful sounds of Chilean pianist José at Bar Bamford. Drawing on a lifetime of folk and traditional jazz, his warm, expressive style sets the perfect tone for a drink, good conversation and a relaxed night out in Daylesford.

Bar Bamford's favourite Thursday night is back. Matt Colin is on the mic, the songbook is thick, and zero judgment is the only rule.

Tonight is the last Friday night raffle for Phoenix Cinema this month — and a great one to finish on. Come in, grab a ticket, and help send it off well.

Ease into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live piano and a well-earned drink, every second Friday night at Bar Bamford. Local pianist Valiant Von Thule sets the mood with soulful, shimmering melodies — the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening with friends, good conversation, and your favourite libation in hand.

Ease into the evening with the rich, soulful sounds of Chilean pianist José at Bar Bamford. Drawing on a lifetime of folk and traditional jazz, his warm, expressive style sets the perfect tone for a drink, good conversation and a relaxed night out in Daylesford.

Daylesford has got its cinema back — and this month's Friday night raffle is helping make it happen. Come in, grab a ticket, and be part of the story.

Get ready for a wild midweek night out at Daylesford Hotel as Bar Bamford transforms for Chloé’s Drag Bingo — a glitter-soaked evening of fabulous drag performance, bingo madness, cocktails, prizes and absolute nonsense.