Wine, beer & gin itinerary

Follow the umbrellas and festoon lighting to a hidden laneway delight.

Hop Temple boasts more than 220 craft beer and ciders – the largest range in Victoria – and an extensive selection of wine and spirits with food to compliment.

This modern Asian eatery and bar with an Australian twist will have you begging for more.

What's more, the bar staff are masters at preparing the perfect cocktail to match every dish.

The team behind 18th Amendment Bar is taking patrons back to a chapter in American history when it was illegal to consume or sell alcohol.

Sit down in the speakeasy-style bar and have your phone at the ready to capture the theatrics of the cocktails being prepared. Did someone say Instagrammable?

And it's not just cocktails on offer, you can choose from more than 400 spirits, ranging from $10 a nip through to $200 a nip for those who know what they like.

Time to unwind and enjoy a stylish night at Ballarat Premier Apartments.

Originally built in 1901, this magnificent building has been restored into luxury self-contained suites, all within an easy walking distance to the Ballarat CBD and heritage precincts.

Start your weekend in Ballarat the right way with a delicious and comforting breakfast.

Fika is popular among the locals, the coffee is great and the meals always hit the spot.

Try the avocado on toast, eggs benedict with 12-hour slow-cooked pork belly, or the hotcakes served with maple syrup, bacon and fried eggs.

Take a short scenic drive out to Coghill's Creek and you'll discover Eastern Peake Winery.

Visit the cellar to enjoy top drops, including some of the best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in the state.

You'll instantly understand why Owen Latta has been awarded Australia's Young Winemaker of the Year.

At the heart of Cafe Sidra is top local cider and wine, great food plus a relaxed ambience.

It also serves as a cellar door for 321 Cider, which is traditionally made using cider apples grown chemical-free at Learmonth's Spring Vale Farm.

Indulge in a traditional Spanish tapas-style dinner at Meigas.

Offering a large selection of favourites, why not try the 'Feed Me' option and enjoy the chef's recommendations?

Step inside this refurbished 1870s produce store and workshop and experience the great wines and stories of Western Victoria at this industrial cool cellar door and wine bar.

Settle in to one of Ballarat's prized cafes for a hearty and cosy breakfast.

Hit up Eclectic Tastes for a touch of fine dining with a busy inner-city metropolitan vibe.

Established in 1884, the Art Gallery of Ballarat is the oldest and largest gallery in regional Australia.

It houses major collections covering the history of Australian art from the early colonial period to the present day.

It's a two-for-one deal here, with both Red Duck Beer and Kilderkin Distillery calling this stop home.

Red Duck is a small, independent brewer, dedicated to making beer that is good for you using all natural brewing processes and ingredients.

Meanwhile, Kilderkin is the first distillery in the Ballarat region since the 1930s, with a focus on the very best premium gin and whisky.

Travel the globe without leaving Ballarat at South American eatery Pancho, a little space that packs a punch.

Sit down with your favourite cocktail and snack on traditional South American cuisine. From traditional Mexican fish tacos to some of the best guac in town, you’ll want to taste the whole menu here.

Webster’s Market and Cafe is a gourmet cafe and specialty food store serving fresh local produce along with specialty coffee and teas. The tree-lined streetscape allows you to enjoy all the seasons Ballarat has to offer.