Piano and double bass in Bar Bamford: Adrian Deakin and Arlo Schwarz-Deakin, father and son, two generations of musical instinct. Dinner from 5:30, music 6:30 to 9:30. Free entry, walk-ins welcome.

Jacqueline Gawler joins Valiant Von Thule at the Bar Bamford piano for an evening of Brazilian jazz. Friday 16 October, doors 7pm, music from 7:30. Limited seats, tickets $15, bookings essential.

Father and son return to Bar Bamford: Adrian Deakin on piano, Arlo Schwarz-Deakin on double bass. Dinner from 5:30, music 6:30 to 9:30. Free entry, walk-ins welcome.

Supper Club by Beppe returns with cacio e pepe: spaghetti, pecorino, black pepper, guanciale optional. Lemon tart to finish. $55 a testa, two sittings in Bar Bamford. Supper Club is always a sell out, so book early.

Our resident piano man Valiant Von Thule takes his usual seat at the Bar Bamford piano. Dinner from 5:30, music 6:30 to 9:30. Free entry, walk-ins welcome.

Okey Dokey Karaoke returns to Bar Bamford on Thursday 1 October, hosted by Matthew Colin of Castlemainaoke. Doors 6:30pm, songs from 7. Free entry, bookings encouraged.

Tuesdays have a new regular. Burger Night at the DH: $25 with fries, every Tuesday from 4 til 8:30. What's on the bun this time? Expect something good on a Martin's potato bun, revealed Tuesday morning. Dine in only, GF and veg options.

Tables are sold out, but standing room around the balcony bar is open all day, first in best dressed. Two 70 inch screens on the balcony, and one inside, balcony bar open from first bounce to last siren. Saturday 26 September from 12. Walk in, or join the waitlist.

Piano and double bass close out September in Bar Bamford: Adrian Deakin and Arlo Schwarz-Deakin, father and son, two generations of musical instinct. Dinner from 5:30, music 6:30 to 9:30. Free entry, walk-ins welcome.

Dolly's Disco Bingo returns to Bar Bamford on Thursday 24 September. Disco beats, Dolly-inspired chaos and prizes worth dancing in your seat for. Doors 6pm, bingo 6:30 sharp, $15 a head with a drink on arrival.

Tuesdays have a new regular. Burger Night at the DH: the DH Classic Cheeseburger or a simple fish burger, $25 with fries, every Tuesday from 4 til 8:30. Kids on holidays, dinner sorted, nobody cooking. Dine in only, GF and veg options.

Our resident piano man Valiant Von Thule takes his usual seat at the Bar Bamford piano: fire going, drinks flowing, the soundtrack Friday nights were built for. Dinner from 5:30, music 6:30 to 9:30. Free entry, walk-ins welcome.

Every show so far has sold out! Chloé returns to Bar Bamford on Thursday 17 September 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 live now, and history says they won't hang around.

Father and son return to Bar Bamford: Adrian Deakin on piano, Arlo Schwarz-Deakin on double bass, two generations of musical instinct trading lines by the fire. Dinner from 5:30, music 6:30 to 9:30. Free entry, walk-ins welcome.

Once a month, we bring Beppe back. This month is tagliatelle night on Thursday 10 September: alla Bolognese or alla Norma for the vegetarians, with chocolate mousse and candied pistachio to finish. $55 a testa in Bar Bamford, two sittings. Seating is limited and every supper club so far has sold out, so don't sit on it.

Friday night jazz in Bar Bamford: Adrian Deakin on piano and Arlo Schwarz-Deakin on double bass, a father and son duet built on two generations of musical instinct. Dinner from 5:30, music 6:30 to 9:30. Free entry, walk-ins welcome.

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

After a week of birthday cake and spins of the wheel, it all comes to a head Saturday night. DJ Mr. Smith on the decks in the Public Bar from 8pm until late. Dinner in Bar Bamford as usual, then follow the music. Free entry.

Friday night vinyl session in Bar Bamford. Dinner from 5:30, live music from Valiant Von Thule and Jacqueline Gawler 6 to 8, then DJ Sparkles hits the decks spinning records from 8 until late. In town for Winter Sounds? Once the festival wraps, we'll still be well and truly going. Free entry, walk-ins only.

Birthday Friday opens with Valiant Von Thule at the piano and very special guest Jacqueline Gawler, one of Australia's finest interpreters of Brazilian jazz. Dinner from 5:30, show 6 to 8, then DJ Sparkles carries the night from 8 with crates of vinyl. Free entry, walk-ins only, no bookings required.

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.