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Thrifty Travel: Visit Ballarat on a budget

Spas and bars, wining and dining, rooms and views – there’s always a great deal to be had in Ballarat. Check out what’s on offer below and score yourself a bargain.

Dyers Steak Stable

Want to get a brilliantly unexpected glass of wine at a great price? Discover Dyers Steak Stable&#039;s mystery wines. These are wines that they are switching over on their by the glass list or are limited edition. Enjoy a mysteriously delicious glass of wine for only $10! Just ask the waitstaff when dining.

$10 Mystery Wines

Roy Hammond

$15 Margarita, every Monday.
3pm till late.

$15 Roys Margarita Monday

Sample four offerings from the Larrikin gin and liqueur range

Kilderkin Distillery

Your choice of four x 15ml pours from the premium Larrikin gins and liqueurs range, served with Capi tonic or soda, ice and citrus garnishes.

$24 Larrikin Gin Flight

Dive into a tender porterhouse steak sandwich paired perfectly with a 321 Heritage Cider

321 Café Learmonth

Celebrate the flavours of the history of our region during the Ballarat Heritage Festival with this irresistible combo! Dive into a juicy, tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich paired perfectly with a refreshing 321 Heritage Cider.
What&#039;s on the plate?
Porterhouse Steak: Cooked to perfection served with sourdough bread, topped with rich caramelised Onion, a tangy Beetroot Relish, a decadent melt of Camembert Cheese, and their famous chips!

$35 Heritage 321 Cider and Steak Sandwich deal

Customised whisky flight from a selection of local and Scottish spirits

Discover some exceptional whisky with a customised Whisky Flight, comprising four 15ml pours of your choice, from a selection of local and Scottish spirits, including our own Goldfields Single Malt Whisky.
An adventure in a glass from start to finish.

$35 whisky flight

1.5 hours of unlimited Aunty Jacks beer, wine, spritz, gin, vodka and select pizzas

Aunty Jacks

Enjoy 1.5 hours of unlimited Aunty Jacks Beer, Wine, Spritz, Gin, Vodka and a selection of our Pizzas.
Sitting Times Available: 12 noon 2.30pm
Every Weekend.
$59 per person.

Aunty Jacks Free Flowing Drinks and Pizza

Book two nights and enjoy an extra 10% off your stay

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Make the most of Ballarat&#039;s Winter Festival with an extended stay at Sovereign Park, Ballarat. Book two nights and enjoy an extra 10% off your stay.
After a day of wintry adventures, warm up in the indoor heated pool, kept at a toasty 33 degrees – ideal for making the most of your winter getaway.
When it’s time to refuel, enjoy a hearty meal or cosy drink just steps from your room at our on-site restaurant, The Red Lion – a local favourite for relaxed dining and family-friendly service.

Ballarat Winter Festival Special – Stay Longer and Save

Mt Coghill Vineyard

Buy any four bottles of their Mt Coghill Vineyard wine to takeaway and receive two bottles of the 2023 Rose free.

Receive two bottles of the 2023 Rose free

$10 coupe glasses of champagne every Friday at 6.30pm

Sip Champagne Bar

Start your weekend with a spectacular champagne tower pour! Join us every Friday at 6.30pm and enjoy $10 coupe glasses of champagne until sold out. Experience the excitement and effervescence &#8211; perfect for a night out with friends or a special celebration!

Champagne Tower Pour

Enjoy four Mt Coghill Vineyard wines paired matched homemade chocolates featuring Australian native spices

Enjoy four Mt Coghill Vineyard wines paired with home made chocolates featuring Australian Native spices.
Their chocolates are handcrafted with callebaut and each spice carefully considered to match the flavour profile of the wine.
Only available on some weekends of the year, as detailed on the website.

Chocolate and Wine Pairing

Aussie Oggie Pasty Company

They always have package deals on cold take home &#8211; heat and serve Cornish pasties.

Cornish pasties

The perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence

Tuki Retreat at Tuki Trout Farm

For couples looking for a memorable escape, the Couple&#039;s Retreat Deal offers the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence. Your stay includes one-night accommodation, where you’ll wake up to a delicious à la carte breakfast. As the day unfolds, savour a sumptuous 5-course degustation dinner, with optional paired wines. Embrace the tranquillity with a fishing experience before enjoying a late midday check-out, ensuring your time with us is as relaxed as it is unforgettable.

Couple’s Retreat Deal

The Eat, Stay, Play package is an idyllic escape from your everyday. Highlighting the best food, wine and nature of a Tuki stay.

Eat, Stay, Play package

Every Saturday and Sunday for just $59 per person

Hop Temple

They are feeling really Hoppy about this.
Tuck into a 90-minute sitting with unlimited wings, pizza, beer, gin, vodka and wine.
Available every Saturday and Sunday.
Sitting Times Available: 2pm and 4pm
$59 per person.

Unlimited Wings, Pizza and Drinks at Hop Temple

Fancy a free a meal and drink on your birthday?

Celebrate your Birthday with great value at 321 Café Learmonth. As a VIP Birthday Club member, you’ll enjoy a free meal and drink on your birthday—our special gift to you! It’s free to join—just sign up in-store!
But it doesn&#039;t stop there! You will also receive: Free cake when you dine with a group of 10 or more. Complimentary function room hire when you host your celebration with them.
Make your next birthday unforgettable with great food, local flavour, and country hospitality.

Free meal and drink on your birthday

Indulge in a Larrikin signature G&T plus a toastie from Ballarat's own MasterChef Tim Bone every Friday-Sunday

Delight your tastebuds with a Larrikin signature G&amp;T accompanied by a Toastie from Ballarat&#039;s own MasterChef Tim Bone. Meat and vegetarian options available

G&T Toastie Special

So much to do at this private forest retreat

17 Pounds Country Estate and Wellness Retreat

Our Getaway Package is set amongst our private forest retreat.
Step out of your accommodation and start exploring the walking tracks following the marked trails.​Maps provided to navigate your search.

Getaway ​Package

On Fridays from 12-4pm, get a free gin and tonic with every meal

Grainery Lane

From 12pm to 4pm every Friday, Grainery Lane are treating you to a complimentary Gin and Tonic with every meal purchase.

Grainery Lane Friday Lunch Special

Spend an unforgettable Sunday afternoon soaking up the elegance of a bygone era

Spend an unforgettable Sunday afternoon soaking up the elegance of a bygone era with Silver Mink Tours and Grainery Lane Ballarat.
$79 per person for two hours of free-flowing Grainery Lane Gin Cocktail Teapots, expertly paired with delicious high tea bites. Private chauffeur service in a luxe vintage Rolls Royce with plush leather seats, polished wood accents, and timeless style available at $300 per group (up to 4 people split the cost).
Available on Sunday June 29th and Sunday 27th of July.

Grainery Lane G&Tea x Silver Mink Tour Experience

A cosy start to your evening every Monday and Friday from 5-6pm

The Shared Table

Happy Hour at The Shared Table – Mondays &amp; Fridays 5–6pm.
Join in for a cozy and flavourful start to your evening at The Shared Table. Happy Hour is the perfect way to unwind with friends or kick off your weekend.

Happy Hour at The Shared Table

Make the most of $5 pots, $8 wine, $10 spritz and the Locals Night dinner special

Blackwood Pub

Locals Night offers great deals for the community, including $5 pots of all tap beers, $8 glasses of wine, $10 Spritz, and a Locals Night Dinner Special. Enjoy a relaxed country pub atmosphere with great food, drinks, and good company.

Locals Night

Meredith Wines

The team invite you to visit their Cellar Door and sample a selection of their highly acclaimed wines that showcase Western Victoria.
They believe the best way to experience their wines is through their guided tasting flight which includes four x 75ml pours of your choosing for $30.

Meredith Wines Guided Wine Flight

The perfect midweek feast for the whole family

Enjoy a generous serving of authentic paella for just $25 per person, with a special $12 price for kids under 12. Watch as their chefs cook in a large traditional pan, filling the air with rich aromas, all set against the stunning backdrop of our beautiful back deck space. A perfect midweek feast for the whole family!

Paella Night

Weekly pasta special paired with a chef's selection of wine for just $25

Nolans

On Wednesdays, they treat themselves to Pasta &amp; Wine Nights!
For just $25, savour a rotating weekly pasta special, paired with our chef&#039;s selection of wine. It&#039;s the perfect mid-week treat you don&#039;t want to miss.

Pasta & Wine Night Wednesdays

Free-flowing yum cha, spritz, beer, sparkling, mocktails and soft drink

Be prepared to experience the best Yum Cha in Ballarat.
Enjoy free – flowing Spritz, Beer &amp; Sparkling (Mocktails &amp; Soft drinks also available). Think Spring Rolls and Bao Buns to compliment the feast.
Every Sunday.
Sessions Times Available Between: Sunday 12pm – 7pm
All sessions are for 90 minutes.
$65 per person – all members of the group must participate in Yum Cha.
For groups of 10+ please contact info@royhammond.com.au

Roys Yum Cha Sundays

Enjoy a complimentary side with every pizza

Thursdays just got better! Join in every Thursday evening for Slices &amp; Sides – enjoy a complimentary side with every pizza ordered.
Whether you&#039;re in the mood for something crispy or fresh, we&#039;ve got the perfect addition to your favourite pizza sorted.

Slices and Sides Thursdays

Explore this iconic attraction whenever you like and as many times as you like!

Winter Wonderlights

The new Sovereign Hill Locals Pass let’s you explore Sovereign Hill whenever you like, as many times as you like when you buy a single Winter Wonderlights ticket.
Whether you’re dropping in after school, planning a weekend adventure with the kids, or hosting out-of-town visitors, the Sovereign Hill Locals Pass gives you access to over 20 iconic Sovereign Hill experiences &#8211; from gold panning and live performances, to self-guided Red Hill Mine tours and more.

Sovereign Hill Locals Pass

Book your accommodation directly through Sovereign Park and save on your next visit

Enjoy a relaxing getaway at Sovereign Park Ballarat with 10% off your accommodation when staying two or more nights!
Whether you&#039;re visiting for business, leisure, or a family adventure, their premium facilities, including an indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, and fitness centre, ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Book directly through the website and save on your next visit!

Stay two nights, save 10%

Join in every Friday night to indulge in a succulent steak, perfectly paired with crispy shoestring fries and your choice of sauce – all for just $25!
Whether it&#039;s a spontaneous date night or a treat-yourself moment, it&#039;s the perfect way to add a little flavour to your week.

Steak Frites Fridays

Escape for a solo getaway on a 16-acre sanctuary

This package is designed for a “Getaway” to be enjoyed alone. Two nights, cosy and relaxing accommodation at 17Pounds Country Estate &amp; Wellness Retreat.
Midweek $1160 Weekend $1250
Discounted extra night stay available.

Treat Myself Package

Four nights at a country retreat with all the inclusions!

Enjoy 4 nights at Shillings &amp; Pence Cottage @ 17pounds Country Estate &amp; Wellness Retreat. Midweek &amp; Weekend options
Includes E-Bike usage, large Charcuterie Platter, 2 x Inhouse Dinner provisions, Breakfast provisions, 1 x Aqua Session for 2, 1 x 90min Private Aqua Wellness experience for 2, Outdoor Bath large enough for 2, Fire pit x 45 min Massage &amp; 1 x 45 min Facial, Outdoor bath, Fire Pit, and Hot Chocolate &amp; Mulled Wine Experience

Ultimate Wellbeing Package

A mid-week experience for wine enthusiasts

Vesta x Jigs at Hotel Canberra

Wine Not &#8211; BYO Wine on Wednesday at Vesta x Jigs Restaurant at Hotel Canberra offers a mid-week experience for wine enthusiasts. Every Wednesday, we invite guests to bring their own special bottle of wine and enjoy it in the stylish and inviting atmosphere of Vesta x Jigs Restaurant. Whether you&#039;re celebrating a special occasion, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying a relaxing evening out, this is the perfect opportunity to pair your favourite wine with contemporary Australian cuisine.

Wine Not – Bring your own wine on Wednesday

Sundays are meant for relaxation so why not soak in the serenity of the countryside while enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains/volcanic knolls and the sweeping red volcanic landscape.
Unwind at this charming rustic cellar door with your choice of a delicious pizza and wine or a grazing board and wine—the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon. A calendar of the dates and additional details can be found on the website.

Wine, Pizza and Grazing Sundays

Start with a generous swirl of rich Hershey’s chocolate syrup smeared lovingly inside the glass, followed by their exclusive hot chocolate, crafted with your choice of milk for that velvety, just-right sip. It’s topped with a cloud of whipped cream, another drizzle of that gooey Hershey’s goodness, and a sprinkle of choc bits for extra indulgence. And the best part? A skewer of fluffy marshmallows perched on top, just waiting to melt into the magic.

Double Choc Heaven

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