Stratford

Badger and Hare

Cafe inspired by Melbourne laneway culture, open for breakfast and lunch. Dining is available both indoors and outdoors, and the brew of coffee is sourced from Richmond with notes of caramel and chocolate. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available.

Mon Tue Thu Fri 7AM-4PM, Sat Sun 8AM-4PM·Breakfast and lunch prices range from $12-24. Excluding wines, drinks cost $4-7. 10% surcharge on public holidays · Outdoor seating

Segue Cafe

A community house and cafe with local arts and craft, some available for purchase, as well as a gallery. There are helpful brochures available here on local attractions and nearby destinations. Home of the town's Shakespeare festival.

Wed-Sat 9:30AM-2:30PM

Avon River Bakehouse

Avon Valley Foodhouse

Cafe and fast food restaurant open for breakfast and lunch. Both indoor and outdoor dining is available. Offers fresh food such as pies, cakes, burgers and other hot food.

Mon-Fri 6AM-3PM, Sat Sun 8AM-3PM·$1-$13

Arts Trail

A 3-km walking trail through the town along the Avon River, passing Shakespeare-themed artworks. The trail starts outside the library, and goes down Raymond Street to get to Merrick Street, which looks down on the Avon River. Go south down Merrick Street to get to the Garden for Humanity, which is at the corner of Merrick and McMillan Street, and contains some historic trees and benches. Going down McMillan Street, you'll reach the Princes Highway, which you cross to reach Apex Park, and take a gravel path to McMillan Street (McMillan Street is split in twain by the railway line, you need to end up east of the railway line). This may be difficult for those with injury and disability. The historic railway bridge near the Apex Park is worth a detour. A path that's past the intersection of Wellsford Street and McMillan Street, but before the intersection of Davis Street and McMillan Street, takes you to a platform near the river. It's uphill on the way back. From there, you can head down left on McMillan Street, turn onto Wellsford Street to McAlister Street, and then turn right at the Princes Highway. Turn right onto Dixon Street, and you'll arrive at the train station, which is the end of the trail. There are various signs and landmarks along the trail that'll help you find your way. Audio tour available from Segue Cafe.

24 hours daily·Free

Avon Hotel

Stratford's only pub. It's divided into a bar section and a bistro section, and alfresco dining is also available in the bistro. Their meat, fish and vegetables are locally sourced. Vegetarian options are available. The pub features a drive-through bottleshop.

Bistro: daily noon-2PM, 6-8:30PM. Bar: Mon-Sat 10:30AM-1AM, Sun noon-11PM·Lunch menu: $16. Full meal at dinner (entree, main and dessert): $35-$64

Wa-De-Lock Cellar Door

Cafe, deli and bottleshop with a focus on local produce. Indoor and outdoor dining is offered, with outdoor dining either in the alfresco area or in the wine garden. Service is quick and friendly. The building dates back to 1870, and has been run by the current owners since 2004.

Daily 8:30AM-5:30PM, 9AM-4PM on public holidays

The Ticklish Turtle Cafe

Coffee house. Dining is available in two settings, one outdoors on the highway with a garden-style setting, and one indoors with a more vintage setting.

8AM-1PM·$5-6

BP

Petrol station. ATM and a coffee machine available.

Mon-Fri 6AM-9PM, Sat Sun and public holidays 7AM-9PM

Ticklish Turtle Cafe

82 Tyers St

A Wa-De-Lock Cellar Door

76 Tyers St