Food & drink

Pubs & bars

Old school pubs, eclectic craft breweries, charming wine bars, hidden speakeasies, lavish distilleries – when it comes to going out for a drink, Ballarat's pubs and bars really hit the spot.

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What will it be?

Welcome to the Ballarat cocktail hour. After much research (wink, wink!), here’s our go-to list of bars and restaurants serving the city’s…

Steamed pea custard or seafood paella? Wild botanical gin or a succulent shiraz? A casual brunch or a…

Ballarat’s latest food and drink precinct continues to grow with the opening of two new contemporary offerings. Head…

Ballarat’s long history of distilling – both illicit and licit – stretches back to the city’s gold rush…

An historic Ballarat grain house has been transformed into a Great Gatsby-style bar and distillery. Named after the…

Once home to over 500 pubs during the gold rush, Ballarat knows its beer. Today, the city is…

Meet Ballarat’s Dr Beer – Peter Aldred.  Yes, we agree – he certainly has one of the coolest job…


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Aunty Jacks

Meet Aunty Jacks, an eclectic brewpub created from repurposed materials where the 1950’s meets steampunk. Brewing award-winning beer…

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Ballarat & District Trotting Club

The Ballarat and District Trotting Club – it’s more than racing. Offering ample parking facilities from small to…

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Ballarat Golf Club

The Ballarat Golf Club has a long and proud history spanning back to 1895 as Australia’s oldest continually…

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Ballarat Leagues Club

Ballarat Leagues Club offers food, beverages and entertainment, including live music and a Sports Bar TAB. The Club…

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Ellington’s Wine Bar & Rooftop

Ellington’s Wine Bar is a European-inspired neighbourhood bar located in the heart of Ballarat. It combines a bottle…

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Freight Bar and Rooftop

Located on Mair Street East, Freight Bar and Restaurant includes indoor and outdoor dining in an a la…

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Golden City Hotel

The Golden City Hotel was built in 1856 and originally named the Adelphi Hotel. The Hotel completed a…

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Grainery Lane

Grainery Lane is a lavish distillery and cocktail bar offering a curated experience that fondly harks back to…

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Hop Temple

Hop Temple is enthusiastic about good beer, wine and food. A family orientated environment for everybody to enjoy.…

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Itinerant Spirits

The Itinerant Spirits is a multi-spirit destination, playing host to locals, travellers, tourists and gin, vodka and whiskey…

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Midlands Golf Club

Midlands Golf Club boasts a beautifully manicured 18 hole championship course, designed by golfing legend Peter Thompson, providing…

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Midtown Cellars and Bar

Open every day, Midtown Cellars is situated in the heart of Sturt Street’s 400 strip and offers customers…

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Piano Bar Ballarat

Piano, by request. At the Piano Bar in Ballarat, it’s as uncomplicated as that. Grab a request slip…

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RJM’s Wine Bar

Enjoy this family-owned wine bar with a relaxed atmosphere. RJM’s Wine Bar takes pride in offering the largest…

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Renard

Renard is a cocktail bar and social club that serves booze alongside contemporary bistro dishes and disco until…

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Roy Hammond

Roy Hammond welcomes you to a place where stories and memories are made. Be inspired by their collection…

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Sip Champagne Bar

At Sip Champagne Bar, they believe that every moment, big or small, is worth toasting. Sip Champagne Bar…

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The Ballarat Golf Club Bistro

The Ballarat Golf Club’s award winning Bistro boasts floor to ceiling views across the manicured golf course. The…

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The City Oval Hotel

Ballarat’s premier pub in the heart of the city, the City Oval Hotel is open seven days a…

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The Crypt Ballarat

The Crypt Ballarat is a gothic bar, offering a unique and immersive experience. Serving expertly crafted cocktails, inspired…

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The George Hotel Ballarat

Located in Ballarat’s CBD, The George Hotel is situated on the towns most historic streetscape, Lydiard Street North.…

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The Red Lion

The Red Lion Hotel is Ballarat’s premier entertainment facility. Whether you are after a delicious meal in the…

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The Avoca

The Avoca is a highly awarded gastropub in the small town of Avoca in the Pyrenees winemaking region…

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