Guide Book for Soldiers Hill
Food Scene
A chic Australian Asian eatery & bar.
Must try the bao with one of their signature cocktails!
Bookings recommended on the weekends.
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Moon & Mountain
220 Mair StA chic Australian Asian eatery & bar.
Must try the bao with one of their signature cocktails!
Bookings recommended on the weekends.
A bucket list experience in Ballarat!
Hatted by Good Food Guide, this coveted 12 seater restaurant is booked out months in advance!
Sign up to their social media pages for booking release dates.
Destination dining at its finest!
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Underbar
3 Doveton St NA bucket list experience in Ballarat!
Hatted by Good Food Guide, this coveted 12 seater restaurant is booked out months in advance!
Sign up to their social media pages for booking release dates.
Destination dining at its finest!
Amazing breakfast & great coffee in one of Ballarat's iconic laneways!
So cool!
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Hydrant Food Hall
3 McKenzie StAmazing breakfast & great coffee in one of Ballarat's iconic laneways!
So cool!
One of our local cafes for beautiful brekkies, freshly made cakes and awesome coffee!
Pick up a copy of Ballarat Lifestyle magazine and maybe some local art while you're there.
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The Local
313 Lydiard St NOne of our local cafes for beautiful brekkies, freshly made cakes and awesome coffee!
Pick up a copy of Ballarat Lifestyle magazine and maybe some local art while you're there.
Our local pub!
A must visit for the crumbed lamb cutlets, masterly poured Guinness beer and eclectic decor!
North Britain Hotel
502 Doveton St NOur local pub!
A must visit for the crumbed lamb cutlets, masterly poured Guinness beer and eclectic decor!
Best pizza and pasta in town, floured hands down!
Local wines and brews, too.
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The Forge Pizzeria
14 Armstrong St NBest pizza and pasta in town, floured hands down!
Local wines and brews, too.
Down a cobbled laneway, grab an American BBQ meat platter, a local brew and plonk on a couch by the fire!
This is the place for beer worship!
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Hop Temple
24 Armstrong St NDown a cobbled laneway, grab an American BBQ meat platter, a local brew and plonk on a couch by the fire!
This is the place for beer worship!
After a few hours in the Art Gallery of Ballarat, wander into Kittelty's for a freshly baked slice of cake and pot of tea.
Delightful!
Kittelty's
After a few hours in the Art Gallery of Ballarat, wander into Kittelty's for a freshly baked slice of cake and pot of tea.
Delightful!
The very best local produce beside Lake Wendouree.
Second and fourth Saturday of the month, 9am - 1pm.
Join the slow food movement!
Lake Wendouree Farmers Market
Zoo DriveThe very best local produce beside Lake Wendouree.
Second and fourth Saturday of the month, 9am - 1pm.
Join the slow food movement!
Foodies only source their ingredients from local farmers markets! Join the slow food movement!
First Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm.
Bridge Mall Farmers Market
62A Bridge MallFoodies only source their ingredients from local farmers markets! Join the slow food movement!
First Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm.
Beautifully made Padre coffee, house made cakes and Mediterranean/Middle Eastern plates puts this local into one of our top spots in Soldiers Hill. Cookbooks and spices line the shelves and there's a gorgeous courtyard and play area out the back.
Love!
Macarthur Street Larder
451 Doveton St NBeautifully made Padre coffee, house made cakes and Mediterranean/Middle Eastern plates puts this local into one of our top spots in Soldiers Hill. Cookbooks and spices line the shelves and there's a gorgeous courtyard and play area out the back.
Love!
The Little Cupcake Ballarat
223 Eureka StThe name says it all! A must for the cupcake obsessed!
A mere 20 mins from Ballarat lies a gorgeous food and cider hub. A local cellar door for the 321 Cider produced down the road on Springvale Farm - pop in and say hi!
Café Sidra
321 High StA mere 20 mins from Ballarat lies a gorgeous food and cider hub. A local cellar door for the 321 Cider produced down the road on Springvale Farm - pop in and say hi!
Griffin Burger
330 Gillies Street NorthA burger menu to die for!
We adore this place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails! When sunny, sit outside in the Parisian style settings for maximum Provincial experience!
Love!
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Lola
121 Lydiard St NWe adore this place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails! When sunny, sit outside in the Parisian style settings for maximum Provincial experience!
Love!
Drinks & Nightlife
Down a secret laneway for a locally distilled G&T you go!
But, shhhhh!....don't tell anyone!
This place is a secret!
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The Lost Ones Basement Bar
14 Camp StDown a secret laneway for a locally distilled G&T you go!
But, shhhhh!....don't tell anyone!
This place is a secret!
Did we mention Ballarat has its own gin?
Well, we do and it's fabulous!
Check out the craft beer at Red Duck Micro-Brewery while you're there, too.
Kilderkin Distillery
14A Hill StreetDid we mention Ballarat has its own gin?
Well, we do and it's fabulous!
Check out the craft beer at Red Duck Micro-Brewery while you're there, too.
Cubby Haus Brewing
884 Humffray St SOne of our favourite craft beer tasting paddles!
The best local drops can be found here. Wine Master, Mitchell Harris and crew really know their stuff!
Nab a wine barrel outside in the sunshine, a cheese & charcuterie board and street watch with a beautiful vintage from the surrounding Pyrenees, Grampians and Macedon wineries.
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Mitchell Harris Wines
38 Doveton St NThe best local drops can be found here. Wine Master, Mitchell Harris and crew really know their stuff!
Nab a wine barrel outside in the sunshine, a cheese & charcuterie board and street watch with a beautiful vintage from the surrounding Pyrenees, Grampians and Macedon wineries.
Arts & Culture
One of the best collections of Australian art in the country!
Come here for the Australian Art & Photography biennales (check dates) and contemporary exhibits.
Then, wander into Kittelty's for a beautiful slice of cake and tea.
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Viện bảo tàng nghệ thuật Ballarat
40 Lydiard St NOne of the best collections of Australian art in the country!
Come here for the Australian Art & Photography biennales (check dates) and contemporary exhibits.
Then, wander into Kittelty's for a beautiful slice of cake and tea.
Parks & Nature
Walk or run the 6km track around the lake or just lay a blanket, spread a picnic under a golden elm and watch the graceful swans.
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Lake Wendouree
Walk or run the 6km track around the lake or just lay a blanket, spread a picnic under a golden elm and watch the graceful swans.
A spectacular waterfall near Ballarat with an impressive drop into a large, rocky gorge. Only a 20 min drive away for fantastic views, bushwalking tracks, bird watching and picnics.
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Lal Lal Falls Reserve
A spectacular waterfall near Ballarat with an impressive drop into a large, rocky gorge. Only a 20 min drive away for fantastic views, bushwalking tracks, bird watching and picnics.
Located just minutes form Lal Lal Falls lies a gorgeous stream of water that drops dramatically into a tranquil pool surrounded by rocks, moss and ferns. Take a camera and enjoy the best view of the waterfall from a bench seat downstream.
Moorabool Falls
Harris RoadLocated just minutes form Lal Lal Falls lies a gorgeous stream of water that drops dramatically into a tranquil pool surrounded by rocks, moss and ferns. Take a camera and enjoy the best view of the waterfall from a bench seat downstream.
The stunning all year round beauty of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens will delight you! Enjoy events such as the famous annual Begonia Festival (check dates) and various exhibits in the Robert Clarke Conservatory.
Picture perfect bedding displays and giant sequoias make for some gorgeous photography.
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Vườn thực vật Ballarat
Gillies Street NorthThe stunning all year round beauty of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens will delight you! Enjoy events such as the famous annual Begonia Festival (check dates) and various exhibits in the Robert Clarke Conservatory.
Picture perfect bedding displays and giant sequoias make for some gorgeous photography.
Essentials
Woolworths Wendouree (Ballarat)
1205 Howitt StreetOur local supermarket.
ALDI Ballarat
114 Creswick RdOur local Aldi grocery store.
Linda is a master at her craft! Located in a beautiful art deco building, let Linda's holistic hands create a bespoke facial and feel your stress melt away!
The Facialist by Linda Knight
712 Sturt StLinda is a master at her craft! Located in a beautiful art deco building, let Linda's holistic hands create a bespoke facial and feel your stress melt away!
Ballarat's Sanctuary Day Spa
613 Main RdInduce and relax in their blissful Signature Spa Journeys!
Shopping
A short 20 min drive away is one of the best farm gates for organic veggies in town!
Heirloom varieties and super fresh produce!
We love them!
Spring Creek Organics
27 Kielys RdA short 20 min drive away is one of the best farm gates for organic veggies in town!
Heirloom varieties and super fresh produce!
We love them!
A quaint little store whose eclectic fashion style sets the perfect foundation for a mix 'n match smorgasbord between labels, styles and shoes. There's also a great coffee and cake opportunity in-house. Perfect!
Studio g.a.s. Ballarat
207A Creswick RdA quaint little store whose eclectic fashion style sets the perfect foundation for a mix 'n match smorgasbord between labels, styles and shoes. There's also a great coffee and cake opportunity in-house. Perfect!
Hattie and the Wolf offers a carefully curated selection of giftware, clothing, accessories and homewares from independent designers and makers. A 'must visit' creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper.
Ask them about their Hidden & Vintage Treasures Shopping Tours!
Hattie and the Wolf
202 South StHattie and the Wolf offers a carefully curated selection of giftware, clothing, accessories and homewares from independent designers and makers. A 'must visit' creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper.
Ask them about their Hidden & Vintage Treasures Shopping Tours!
Not just for the souvenir buffs!
Too cold to move?....Shop online at www.theballaratshop.com
The Ballarat Shop
332 Sturt StNot just for the souvenir buffs!
Too cold to move?....Shop online at www.theballaratshop.com
Entertainment & Activities
A must visit for a bespoke perfume journey! Stockists of luxurious Cire Trudon, Juliette Has a Gun and Lubin fragrances and Aesop skincare.
Their Perfume Masterclasses are amazing!
Why not have your next bridal shower here?!
Check out their website and social pages for current dates and info.
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Sweet Fern
27 Armstrong St SA must visit for a bespoke perfume journey! Stockists of luxurious Cire Trudon, Juliette Has a Gun and Lubin fragrances and Aesop skincare.
Their Perfume Masterclasses are amazing!
Why not have your next bridal shower here?!
Check out their website and social pages for current dates and info.
Film watching in historical buildings doesn't get much grander than this!
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Regent Cinemas
49 Lydiard St NFilm watching in historical buildings doesn't get much grander than this!
Yoga, anyone?
Join Jackie Allen for some Zen time!
Contact her at:
* FB.ME/JACKIEALLENYOGA
* INSTAGRAM.COM/JACKIEALLENYOGA
The Studio
Lewis StreetYoga, anyone?
Join Jackie Allen for some Zen time!
Contact her at:
* FB.ME/JACKIEALLENYOGA
* INSTAGRAM.COM/JACKIEALLENYOGA
The Yoga Boxing Barre
712 Sturt StYoga & boxing sessions.
Kids yoga, too.
Check out: www.whitelightyoga.com.au