Eat & Drink
Your guide to gastronomic delightsTeeming with fantastic restaurants, wine bars, vineyards and cafes, your palate will enjoy every part of a visit to Central NSW. But the food experience in this part of the world means more than sitting down for a beautiful meal or sipping an inspiring glass of wine. Being tightly woven into the land, its history and its people, the food story here can put you in black tie and gumboots for a truffle hunt, in a farm-house kitchen learning to cook, tasting bush-tucker over a smoky camp fire or following the trail of the 100 Mile Diet.
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Ben Hall Beau Thai
14 Dowling Street, Forbes
The Ben Hall Beau Thai restaurant serves deliciously amazing and authentic Thai food right here in Forbes.With all the usual favourites from mild curries and soups right through to spicy dishes for those who enjoy a bit of heat.
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Courthouse Cafe
7 Court Street, Forbes
The Courthouse Cafe is located within the historic Vandenberg Hotel in the beautiful heritage precinct.The Cafe offers barista-made coffee, and light meals for breakfast or lunch, and both Dine In or Takeaway options.
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Forbes Country Bakehouse
15 Templar Street, Forbes
The Bakehouse is a family-owned bakery in Forbes specialising in artisanal baked goods prepared fresh six days a week.The bakery and its cafe offer dining options (inside and alfresco) and takeaway options from either the cafe kitchen, or the grab and go bar.
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Forbes Garden Chinese Restaurant
49 Rankin Street, Forbes
The Forbes Garden Chinese Restaurant is one of three of Forbes' Chinese restaurants serving your favourite Chinese dishes.Located right in the heart of town, and just a short stroll from many of Forbes' motels.Offering Dine In and Takeaway options, and open 7 days.
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Forbes Golf & Sportsman's Hotel
17 Parkes Road, Forbes
The Forbes Golf & Sportsman's Hotel (the "Golfie") offers their take on a modern country pub menu with delicious ingredients.Dine in the Par 5 Bistro, bar or outdoor entertaining area.The upstairs function room has spectacular views of Billabong Creek and the golf course.
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Forbes Inn Bistro
43 Rankin Street, Forbes
The Forbes Inn offers a selection of meals for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.Dine in their bistro, dining lounge areas or out in the beer garden on the ground level. They also have an upstairs function area and bar for those special occasions.
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Forbes Pizza House
19 Templar Street, Forbes
Forbes Pizza House is a locally owned restaurant offering delicious pizzas, pastas and ribs.Located right in the heart of the CBD, you can choose to dine in-store, or you can opt for takeaway, or even get your meal delivered to your door.Open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday.
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Isabel's Place
81 Rankin Street, Forbes
Isabel's is a local-owned coffee shop and cafe offering coffees, breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon tea.From light meals to something from the grill - you're sure to find a treat at this family friendly cafe with a play area for kids.Open 6 days.
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Lakeside Takeaway Cafe
20 Wambat Street, Forbes
Lakeside Takeaway is a family-owned business offering tasty coffee and cakes alongside traditional takeaway favourites.Decadent slices and coffee to have after a juicy hamburger or some fish and chips to eat by the lake.Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch or dinner options.
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