An iconic cafe in the Dandenong Ranges is set to be revived.
Following an Expression of Interest process, Alchemy Distillers Pty Ltd will transform the former Olinda Golf Course Clubhouse and Cafe into a vibrant new venue.
The cafe will provide a welcoming space for visitors to enjoy locally-sourced food and drinks, and will make the most of the stunning views across the Yarra Valley with indoor and outdoor seating. The cafe will also provide a space for community connection by hosting events, functions and workshops.
The building will undergo renovations before opening. A coffee offering will be available for visitors while the works are underway.
The new operators, who are passionate locals with extensive experience in the hospitality and distilling industries, are committed to making the new café a cornerstone of the community.
The former Olinda Golf Course Clubhouse and Cafe was popular among locals and visitors before closing in 2012.
A new food and beverage offering at the Olinda Precinct was one of the suggestions raised by the community during consultation on the 2017 Olinda Precinct Plan.
The Victorian Government has invested $11.07 million to deliver a number of initiatives in the plan, including a new sporting oval, nature-based playspace and netball and cricket facilities for the community to enjoy. Improvements to the site's carparking and drainage are also in planning.
In the neighbouring Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, the $6.4m re-creation of Phillip Johnson's award-winning Chelsea Australian Garden was also opened in 2023, providing yet another major tourism drawcard for the region.
