Ballarat Guide Book

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Ballarat Guide Book

Food scene

There’s intimate dining and then there’s Underbar, Ballarat’s newest upscale culinary destination. Seating just 16 and only open on Friday and Saturday nights, Underbar is the brainchild of head chef Derek Boath – formerly of New York’s three-Michelin starred Per Se.
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Underbar
3 Doveton St N
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There’s intimate dining and then there’s Underbar, Ballarat’s newest upscale culinary destination. Seating just 16 and only open on Friday and Saturday nights, Underbar is the brainchild of head chef Derek Boath – formerly of New York’s three-Michelin starred Per Se.
Pancho is an intimate South American bar and eatery in central Ballarat. It has a strong focus on truly traditional South American cuisine ranging across the Latino globe. Super fun place and the food is incredible
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Pancho
213 Armstrong St N
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Pancho is an intimate South American bar and eatery in central Ballarat. It has a strong focus on truly traditional South American cuisine ranging across the Latino globe. Super fun place and the food is incredible
Moon and Mountain is a modern Asian eatery and bar with an Australian twist.
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Moon & Mountain
220 Mair St
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Moon and Mountain is a modern Asian eatery and bar with an Australian twist.
Meigas is a traditional Spanish tapas bar and restaurant located on Armstrong St North in Ballarat. At Meigas, it is all about sharing and enjoying a different cultural experience, while sampling a variety of traditional tapas, delicatessen and dishes from all over Spain.
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Meigas
33 Armstrong St N
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Meigas is a traditional Spanish tapas bar and restaurant located on Armstrong St North in Ballarat. At Meigas, it is all about sharing and enjoying a different cultural experience, while sampling a variety of traditional tapas, delicatessen and dishes from all over Spain.
Italian gets a modern twist at Ragazzone pasta and vino restaurant. They take inspiration from classic Italian cuisine – although don’t expect nonna’s bolognese – and use local produce in dishes. The drinks list boasts a broad range of local and international wine to complement your dining experience, and they also serve up crafted cocktails border that change seasonally.
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Ragazzone
319 Mair Street
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Italian gets a modern twist at Ragazzone pasta and vino restaurant. They take inspiration from classic Italian cuisine – although don’t expect nonna’s bolognese – and use local produce in dishes. The drinks list boasts a broad range of local and international wine to complement your dining experience, and they also serve up crafted cocktails border that change seasonally.
The Shared Table is borne from the marriage of Asian and Northern European food. The exciting possibilities offered by playful preparation, combinations and presentation of these dishes
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The Shared Table
317 Learmonth Street
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The Shared Table is borne from the marriage of Asian and Northern European food. The exciting possibilities offered by playful preparation, combinations and presentation of these dishes
Renard is a cocktail bar and social club that serves booze alongside small dishes and disco until late. A bistro-esque discotheque, of sorts.
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Renard
209 Mair Street
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Renard is a cocktail bar and social club that serves booze alongside small dishes and disco until late. A bistro-esque discotheque, of sorts.
Their 150 year old former produce store, tentmakers, and motor workshop is now a showcase for their wines, and other tasty treasures of the region, providing the full wine bar and dining experience right in the heart of Ballarat
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Mitchell Harris Wines
38 Doveton St N
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Their 150 year old former produce store, tentmakers, and motor workshop is now a showcase for their wines, and other tasty treasures of the region, providing the full wine bar and dining experience right in the heart of Ballarat
Next level gin, whiskey and wine selection, delicious Asian inspired food. It is the place to enjoy Ballarat indoors and out from lunch until late.
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Roy Hammond
24-28 Armstrong Street North
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Next level gin, whiskey and wine selection, delicious Asian inspired food. It is the place to enjoy Ballarat indoors and out from lunch until late.
Common Ground is walking distance (about 700m). Beautiful and fantastic coffee. Perfect spot for brunch or a long lunch.
Common Ground
306 Howitt Street
Common Ground is walking distance (about 700m). Beautiful and fantastic coffee. Perfect spot for brunch or a long lunch.
Fika Coffee Brewers is not like most cafe’s. Their attention to detail, engaged staff, delicious food options and exceptional coffee set them apart from the rest.
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Fika Coffee Brewers
36A Doveton St N
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Fika Coffee Brewers is not like most cafe’s. Their attention to detail, engaged staff, delicious food options and exceptional coffee set them apart from the rest.
Surrounded by lush greenery, polished concrete, unique warehouse brick and an original Grinnell sprinkler system, the warehouse holds its own history and will have you wondering where to look next.
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Hydrant Food Hall
3 McKenzie St
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Surrounded by lush greenery, polished concrete, unique warehouse brick and an original Grinnell sprinkler system, the warehouse holds its own history and will have you wondering where to look next.
Johnny Alloo is an all day eatery and function space in Ballarat, serving specialty coffee, a thoughtful food offering, wine and beer.
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Johnny Alloo
32 Drummond St N
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Johnny Alloo is an all day eatery and function space in Ballarat, serving specialty coffee, a thoughtful food offering, wine and beer.
Café Sidra is a beautiful cafe only fifteen minutes from Ballarat. The cafe is a stunning destination nestled on the tree lined avenue of the small town of Learmonth. The cafe is cider focused and carries a wide range of craft ciders as well as an interesting wine and beer list. All food is made on site from the best local produce available. A delicious line up of house made cakes go beautifully with great coffee.
Café Sidra
321 High St
Café Sidra is a beautiful cafe only fifteen minutes from Ballarat. The cafe is a stunning destination nestled on the tree lined avenue of the small town of Learmonth. The cafe is cider focused and carries a wide range of craft ciders as well as an interesting wine and beer list. All food is made on site from the best local produce available. A delicious line up of house made cakes go beautifully with great coffee.
Drive 20 minutes out of Ballarat and you will find Eastern Peake Vineyard. With a stunning outlook and beautiful wine and grazing plates, it is definitely worth a visit. Book ahead.
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Eastern Peake Vineyard and Winery
67 Pickfords Rd
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Drive 20 minutes out of Ballarat and you will find Eastern Peake Vineyard. With a stunning outlook and beautiful wine and grazing plates, it is definitely worth a visit. Book ahead.

Sightseeing

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Vườn thực vật Ballarat
Gillies Street North
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Has a sauna and hydrotherapy pools.
Ballarat's Sanctuary Day Spa
613 Main Rd
Has a sauna and hydrotherapy pools.
Housed in an old historic foundry in central Ballarat. They stock Elk, Bonnie & Neil, Mel, American Vintage, Black Baze Candles, Kip & Co, Bedoin Society, Have you met Miss Jones, Bison Homewares, Wonki Ware, Society Inc, Linda Tahija Jewellery, Erin Lightfoot Porcelain Vases, Lulu Angel Terrairiums, recycled-revamped chairs, cushions, lamps, organic Jasper coffee, unique gifts and jewellery and lots more,
The Foundry (411 Mair St) - formerly The Upholstery Gallery (528 Mair St)
411 Mair St
Housed in an old historic foundry in central Ballarat. They stock Elk, Bonnie & Neil, Mel, American Vintage, Black Baze Candles, Kip & Co, Bedoin Society, Have you met Miss Jones, Bison Homewares, Wonki Ware, Society Inc, Linda Tahija Jewellery, Erin Lightfoot Porcelain Vases, Lulu Angel Terrairiums, recycled-revamped chairs, cushions, lamps, organic Jasper coffee, unique gifts and jewellery and lots more,
Vintage 216 specialise in furniture and homewares. It is a gorgeous store full of antiques, vintage, farmhouse, gardenalia and homewares for everyone. Around every little corner in the store you will find collectables and treasures. Vintage 216 Furniture & Homewares is open Thursday Friday 11:00am – 4:00pm. Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm
Vintage 216
216 Skipton Street
Vintage 216 specialise in furniture and homewares. It is a gorgeous store full of antiques, vintage, farmhouse, gardenalia and homewares for everyone. Around every little corner in the store you will find collectables and treasures. Vintage 216 Furniture & Homewares is open Thursday Friday 11:00am – 4:00pm. Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm