This is the best mechanics I have found in Bendigo. They always perform good quality work on your car at a reasonable price and are willing to give advice as required. They come very highly recommended.

The food at the Foundry is always outstanding, and the staff are always willing to help out with anything you may need. The Platinum Room is also a fantastic venue for weddings or conferences.

The food at Jojoes is always it's major selling point- it's fantastic whether you have pizza, pasta or one of the other mains. The service is often very poor because the place is always so busy and meals can often take a very long time, particularly on weekends, but if you have time to wait then the food is worth it.

Approximate cost: $20

Luchiano's has amazing, real Italian quality pizza's with a lot of topping and fantastic flavours. They are a great size, very filling and a fantastic price! The only annoyance is that they don't home deliver, but they are well worth the drive in.

Approximate cost: $8.50

Silk is always an incredibly relaxing day out no matter what service you are having. Soothing music and scents while being pampered are always present, and when you are finished you are taken out the back to enjoy a herbal tea and biscuit before making the leap back into reality.

Enve provides very cheap, but good quality hair cuts and waxing right in the centre of Bendigo. The shop is quite small but has recently been renovated which makes it more appealing. The girls are all very welcoming.

Lisa was my wedding photographer and supplied the most beautiful wedding photos, of the highest quality I have ever seen. She listened to everything we wanted and brought it all into reality. She also does fantastic family and newborn photos.

The hair cuts at Strath Hill are always very good value for money and the service is also quite good. The layout of the hair dressers is quite roomy and professional and always makes you feel at ease

I've only ever been to Obsessions for waxing, not a hair cut. The waxing is always of a very good standard, however prices are a little on the expensive side and the customer service is not always of the highest standard

Kristy and the girls always do an amazing job of looking after you and making you feel pampered and relaxed. There is fantastic luxuries, right through from massage chairs while getting your hair washed to complimentary drinks from the cafe next door