Bars & Restaurants

BALLARAT FOOD & DRINK

Here are some of our favourite local Ballarat bars and restaurants for all the family to enjoy…

From a cheeky fast food takeaway (or delivery) to fine dining, there’s plenty of cuisines to choose from.

From beers to cocktails around a piano, if it’s a bar you’re after we have you covered.

The Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel in Golden Point is Ballarat’s premier hotel and entertainment facility with something for everyone.

Hawker On Sturt

Hawker on Sturt Street Ballarat seeks to capture the flavours of Asia with a dash of quintessential Aussie charm.

Underbar

You’ll find the highlight of Ballarat’s foodie renaissance in an unassuming space with no sign at the door.

Golden Point Hotel

The Golden Point Hotel boasts an expansive family bistro, sports bar, indoor playground and poker machines.

Cubby Haus Brewing

A small craft brewery and informal and relaxed bar offering comfy couches and spacious dining with live music on weekends.

Ballarat Indian Restaurant

Hawker on Sturt Street Ballarat seeks to capture the flavours of Asia with a dash of quintessential Aussie charm.

Piano Bar Ballarat

Piano, by request. It’s as uncomplicated as that. Grab a request slip from the bar, write down that song you’ve been yearning for and make sure you’ve got your dancing shoes on.

Squires Loft Ballarat

Classic steaks served in a large 1871 building with high ceilings and polished wooden floorboards.

At Carboni’s you’ll experience an authentic Italian food from the smell of wood fire ovens in Naples to the fresh taste of seafood of Sicily, from bold pasta dishes of Bologna to clean flavours of Florence, funky music, modern decor and attentive service…
A presto!

Fast Food

Sometimes you just need a fast food fix – we’ve got you!

A number of chains have multiple outlets in the Ballarat area, here are the closest to Prospect Cottage Golden Point.

The best news is, you can have most of them delivered by ordering directly from their website or via your favourite app such as Menulog, Uber Eats, Deliveroo, or Door Dash.