Ballarat guidebook
Food scene
Yellow Espresso
13 Sturt StGreat coffee and breakfast menu including vegan options
L'espresso
417 Sturt StA Ballarat institution
Local craft brewery with yummy pizzas too. Enjoy live music on weekends or Malcolm's eclectic record collection.
9 locals recommend
Cubby Haus Brewing
884 Humffray St SLocal craft brewery with yummy pizzas too. Enjoy live music on weekends or Malcolm's eclectic record collection.
The Grapes Hotel
121 Grant StYour local pub
Moon & Mountain
220 Mair StDelicious Asian inspired menu and unique cocktails
A favourite bar for a lively and fun atmosphere is Hop Temple down the bluestone “umbrella” laneway off Armstrong St.
55 locals recommend
Hop Temple
24 Armstrong St NA favourite bar for a lively and fun atmosphere is Hop Temple down the bluestone “umbrella” laneway off Armstrong St.
Saigon Allee
30 Armstrong St NDelicious, authentic Vietnamese food
A great cosy vibe for drinks and nibbles and a large wine list.
62 locals recommend
Mitchell Harris Wines
38 Doveton St NA great cosy vibe for drinks and nibbles and a large wine list.
Sightseeing
If you haven't been then you really need to go. Adults and children alike will be enthralled by this unique experience
148 locals recommend
Sovereign Hill
If you haven't been then you really need to go. Adults and children alike will be enthralled by this unique experience
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Get up close to Australian wildlife
Lake Wendouree
Feel like a local and walk the 6km track around Ballarat's icon
Yarrowee River Trail
Walk or ride the Yarrowee River Trail - it's on your doorstep