Victoria, Australia Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ballarat

April 5, 2020 Leonardo Torrence

Reviews on Bar food in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia including Indian Grill @ Ballarat, Mitchell Harris Wine Bar, Hop Temple, Ballaarat Yacht Club, The Red Lion, The Golden City Hotel, Oscar's Hotel and Cafe Bar, The Munster Arms Hotel, The Lakeview Hotel Restaurant, North Britain Hotel
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10. North Britain Hotel

502 Doveton street, Ballarat, Victoria Australia Bar, British, Pub, Australian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Highchairs Available +61 3 5331 1291 https://www.facebook.com/North-Britain-Hotel-376704615690098/
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4 based on 88 reviews

North Britain Hotel

Reviewed By MelbourneTravelbug

What a gem. Real counter meals like you used to get. Good portion sizes of super ‘home style’ cooking of favourites including mixed grill, salmon patties, lambs fry, chicken Parma. And deserts to including syrup sponge and trifle. Great cosy bar with several draft beers, cheerful staff and what a place to warm the cockles on a cold Ballarat night.

9. The Lakeview Hotel Restaurant

22 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat, Victoria 3353 Australia Bar, Pub, Australian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront +61 3 5331 4592 https://www.thelakeview.com.au/eat-2/
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4 based on 273 reviews

The Lakeview Hotel Restaurant

Reviewed By noeynatnareet

DUCK SPRING ROLLS: Roasted Peking duck spring rolls served with plum sauce $15 - (good crispy spring rolls with lots of duck inside) STICKY PORK BELLY BITES: Cube of slow cooked pork belly dressed with sticky plum sauce, apple and lime salsa $15 - (the pork belly was tough and the skin was hairy which makes it unpleasant to eat and the hair itself was so pointy and sharp. One of them got caught in my throat and hurt for days. Do not recommend to order!!) PORK RIB EYE: Barkers creek king pork cutlet on creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed leeks, cabbage and cranberry citrus jus $30 - (The pork was over cooked and was very bland. No season whatsoever in the mashed potato and cabbage. The cranberry sauce was nice but they only put a tiny amount on top) Locations: The Lake View Hotel @thelakeviewhotel 22 Wendouree Pde Ballarat, Victoria⭐️Noey Yummy points: 5/1030/04/2019 #noeyeats IG: Natch27

8. The Munster Arms Hotel

10 Victoria St Bakery Hill, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia Bar, Pub, Australian, Irish Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +61 3 5340 0017 https://munsterarms.com.au/
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4 based on 83 reviews

The Munster Arms Hotel

New owners from October 2018, the Munster Arms Hotel is going back to it's original roots and becoming the Irish meeting point in town as it was in 1862. With Hearty meals and a great Irish beers you are sure to have the craic at the Munster Arms

Reviewed By Rob D

Excellent in all respects. Central location, heaps of parking. Old fashioned pub with relaxed, very pleasant service, wide range of dishes, reasonably priced and excellent food. Large portions too. Can't fault it.I'm torn about writing a great review because we'd like to keep this our own little secret but these people deserve to prosper.The Munster will become a regular venue for us.

7. Oscar's Hotel and Cafe Bar

18 Doveton St, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia Australian, Bar, Contemporary Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +61 3 5331 1451 https://www.oscarshotel.com.au/
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4 based on 167 reviews

Oscar's Hotel and Cafe Bar

Reviewed By JudyA99

So impressed. Room was clean, huge! Bathroom was excellent. We stayed midweek so was very quiet no pub noises. Staff were amazing so friendly. Only had drinks in the bar which was really relaxing before we went out with friends. Parking out the back if your lucky enough to get, which we did, otherwise street parking could add up. Loved the decor in the bar/cafe. We were so surprised, don’t judge the outside. Every staff member was amazing, very high standard of customer service. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back. Thanks for a great stayThank you for your generous feedback JudyA99. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, especially the decor & high quality of customer service. We look forward to seeing you again.

6. The Golden City Hotel

427 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia Bar, Australian Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +61 3 5331 6211 http://www.goldencityhotel.com.au
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4 based on 337 reviews

The Golden City Hotel

The Golden City Hotel, formally known as Geecees, was built in 1856 and originally named the Adelphi Hotel. Since it's first opening the hotel has seen many changes including the transformation to a cafe-bar in December 1996. Overlooking the beautiful tre

Reviewed By rodb780

A family evening meal which included two small boys. The meals are always well presented tasty and of good quality. The staff were welcoming and very friendly. Meals are ordered at the bar and served quickly. A request on a meal variation from a chicken to a prawn base went without a hitch. Just makes that much of a difference. Thank you to the kitchen staff.

5. The Red Lion

217-229 Main Rd, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia Australian, Bar Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Din [email protected] +61 3 5331 3393 http://www.theredlion.com.au/
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4 based on 419 reviews

The Red Lion

The Red Lion Hotel is Ballarat's premier entertainment facility with something for everyone. Whether you're after a delicious meal in the relaxing atmosphere of Leo's Restaurant, a spot to catch all the sports and racing action in Simba's TAB, a coffee an

Reviewed By yvetteiacobucci

We unfortunately choose to celebrate our 10 year anniversary here. Both ordered a steak well done, neither were close to Well done. Had to send mine back as it more close to rare! Didn’t even get to enjoy our meal together!! Staff were extremely friendly. Meal was good once done right. Very expensive food & drinks. Very disappointed. Hello Yvetteiacobucci Sorry to hear about your experience on your recent visit to the Red Lion. We work hard to serve great food with warm hospitality and it doesn't seem that you got the full Red Lion experience. If you would be kind enough to email [email protected] and speak with Rhys our manager regarding this we would like to offer you a voucher to return and enjoy your anniversary together. Kind Regards

4. Ballaarat Yacht Club

Wendouree Parade, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia Bar, Cafe, Australian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Table Service +61 3 5331 2208 http://www.ballaratyachtclub.com.au/
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4 based on 203 reviews

Ballaarat Yacht Club

Ballarat Yacht Club is the perfect place to enjoy delicious food, coffee or cheese and wine while enjoying the best Lake Wendouree views. Relax on the deck or inside our recently refurbished restaurant, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great views.

Reviewed By aussiejan2016

Mid way through a long drive, we stopped here for lunch on a Sunday. We were looking forward to a quiet lunch with a lake view but alas this was not to be on this occasion. The wind was blowing a gale so outside on the deck was not an option. Inside the restaurant two large group celebrations were in progress and there were many other diners as well.Our lovely meal of fish and chips was most enjoyable but we were pleased to leave a venue where the noise level was becoming quite wearing. This was partly due to the jam packed nature of the seating in the restaurant, and also the high noise level arising from a combination of chatter, speeches, clapping and general movement around the tables.Will try again.

3. Hop Temple

24-28 Armstrong St N, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia Bar, Pub, Australian, Brew Pub Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Live Music [email protected] +(61)5317 7158 http://www.hoptemple.com.au
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4 based on 177 reviews

Hop Temple

Hop Temple is Ballarat's most elusive bar hidden down an iconic Ballarat laneway. Hop will be the place to eat, drink and socialise. Hop Temple boasts one of the largest range of beers in Regional Victoria. We celebrate beer from local brewers, internatio

Reviewed By charlieNewZealand

Visiting Ballarat for the weekend we stumbled on this interesting cafe bar down an alley .The decor is well done and the selection of craft beers enormous .We found the staff friendly and welcoming.Our meals were tasty and arrived promptly.The food presentation is the only thing that could do with a bit of attention.

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2. Mitchell Harris Wine Bar

38 Doveton St N, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia Contemporary, Australian, Bar, Wine Bar Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +61 3 5331 8931 http://mitchellharris.com.au
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4 based on 228 reviews

Mitchell Harris Wine Bar

A modern wine bar and urban cellar door with a focus on the Mitchell Harris Wines range, and wine selections from Western Victoria and further afield. Classic bar food along with sumptuous feature dishes. A relaxed contemporary vibe, in a classic old Ball

Reviewed By UrbaneForker

This was one of the best wine bars I have been to. Great decor in an historic building. Cellar door for Mitchell Harris wines. Also a wi n e bar and bottle shop for a range of other wineries. Good selections by the glass. The $10 wine flight was excellent. Recommended

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1. Indian Grill @ Ballarat

602 Eureka St Crnr Kline street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia Indian, Bar, Grill, Pub Dinner, Lunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Delivery, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wi [email protected] +61 3 4343 2860 http://www.indiangrillballarat.com.au/resNew/public_html/ind_rest/
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4 based on 26 reviews

Indian Grill @ Ballarat

Our Story is simple. We are a family owned and operated restaurant. We seek to tell our story through the food we serve. We want to share these with you through what you see, smell and taste. To help achieve this, we sourced only the freshest seasonal loc

Reviewed By SallyandDale

We hadn't been to eat here for about 8 months but we were confident that the food would still be awesome and it was. We had friends with us that hadn't eaten here before and they loved it too. The food is delicious and served hot. The owner is beautiful and she is so helpful when ordering your dishes. The decor is inviting, parking is not an issue as it is not in the centre of town, the staff are friendly and the food is fantastic. If you love Indian, then give this place a try. You won't be disappointed.Hi Sally, Thanks for this wonderful review, reviews like this motivate us for our future plans for this place. we look forward to see you again

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