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Sturt Street,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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  • Sat 24 May 10am–11am
  • Sat 24 May 2pm–3pm
  • Sun 25 May 10am–12:30pm

Meandering along the streets during this years Heritage Festival you may come across -The Book Bar! A thing of wonder designed for your wordy pleasure. Oozing old-fashioned style, the book cart is laden with a carefully curated collection of literature.

The menu includes a fine selection of novels, poems, songs, philosophy, humour, and classics. After perusing the menu, patrons order their chosen libation from the Word Waiter.

The Word Waiter serves the literary libation – selects a book, and reads an excerpt in theatrical style, quenching the thirst of the patron's ears. Like an expertly prepared Margarita on a hot summer's day, the Book Bar quenches the thirstiest of ears and whets the appetite for more literary consumption.

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Accessibility Information

  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Please note: The accessibility information above is provided by the business operator. For more information, please contact the business directly.

Visitor Information Centres

Ballarat Town Hall
225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
401-405 Wendouree Parade
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


©️ 2025 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.