Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ballarat

"Did only try the pale ale which was good. They had a pasta offer for 10 dollarydoos because it was a early night (before six). Pasta was good. Sticky..."

Carolyn Simpson

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Teagan Green

Hop Temple

82/100 (1673 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is a true hidden treasure. It’s eclectic decor keeps you in constant awe. It’s casual yet sophisticated. The food is super fresh and..."

The Reviewer

"Absolutely love visiting Hop Temple! A hidden gem of Ballarat that you need to visit! 🍻 Whether you're a Ballarat local or just visiting, this is..."

Ellen Lovett

"AMAZING pork ribs delicious wings, potato salad and coleslaw. Definitely finger licking good.. Great variety of beers on tap and in fridges, which..."

Sophie Dowdy

"This place blew me away! It’s stunningly decked out, staff were amazingly friendly and the food 🤤🤤. Only regret was that I didn’t see the..."

Big Bopper

"If I lived in Ballarat, I would come here every evening…except Monday and Tuesday when I would camp outside until the place opened 4pm..."

Reade Smith

"A spacious venu with lovely atmosphere and truly terrific and attentive staff. There was a mistake with our booking that was not at all their fault,..."

Dominic Hegerty

"Have not had a disappointing meal here. Would have to be the best bbq in Ballarat. The range of beers is also awesome. We ordered the platter and..."

Denis Duri

The Pub With Two Names

82/100 (199 ratings)

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"Delicious food! Great steak and lamb chops. The mushrooms with fetta were amazing. All the staff, especially Kate, were lovely and attentive. ..."

Sajithra Nithi

"Great place! Atmosphere was good, can't fault the service, the desert was fantastic. The Tiger Prawns were a bit on the spicier side for my taste,..."

becca Macca

"BEST beef steak I ever had in Victoria & Australia. It’s juicy & succulent, charred crust & loved the aroma. Kudos to staff for efficient service &..."

PTL

"Best place for steak ever!! you can ever buy the sauce. No kids playground or kids menu but they give you an entree with chips to accommodate. The..."

Andy The Driver

"Steak was outstanding, service excellent. Recommended for lovers of..."

J R Barrett

"Absolutely amazing!!! Customer service was fantastic, best I've EVER received!! Food is awesome and prices are very reasonable for the quality of..."

Nelly-mai Hannan

"Even though our steaks were very very under cooked to what we asked, service was impeccable. They handled our complaint with a high priority making..."

Noel Stedwell

North Britain Hotel

"First visit on Saturday night, definitely won't be the last. Lambs fry and bacon like Nan used to make. Great staff great food and a fantastic..."

Steve Edwards

"Our first meal out since recently moving to Ballarat....Nothing to fault here, the best ambience, more than generous and unbelievably delicious..."

Margie Hyde

"Returned after 2 years doing Clunes Booktown and use the lovely Ballarat as a base. Their Parma is still truly the best in country Victoria. Used..."

Simon Brown

"My favourite pub in Ballarat. Amazing food. Great fun place , cold beers great reds. Relaxing beer garden winter or summer. Staff so friendly find..."

Pam Waugh

"Omg best meal I'd had in a long time, the pub has a beautiful ambience about it , I had crumbed cutlets with mash and veg ..."

Sherryn Sheppard

"Lovely staff, awesome food and such a gem of a venue in terms of old school decor. Our new local when we are in town...."

Meagan Downie Knowles

"Lovely meal for my friends 82nd birthday! Great ambience and staff. We'll be..."

Carol Wren

"Ripper meal and great atmosphere, plus Coopers Pale Ale on tap, all..."

Dave Smith

"Wonderful staff,service and food ! Fantastic atmosphere..."

Melanie Stewart

"We had a lovely meal. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Will be..."

Debra Dower

"Best Guinness I've ever had anywhere, absolutely out of this world. How do they make widely available beer taste so much better than anywhere..."

George Leigh

"Great food. Excellent service even though under the pump and obviously short staffed. Will be back next..."

Stephen Payne

"Nice People behind the Bar. Looks good for Lunch or Dinner. Milk Shakes..."

John Dooley

"Had a fabulous dinner tonight, Butter chicken full of flavour & Aroma, the steak was also cooked to our liking, generous sizing & mouth watering....."

Angela Trainor

"Took shane'o 4 steak sandwich he reckon's best one ever amazing Don't try the rest Go 4 the best..."

Heather Sharp

"Small pub with lots of charm. Make sure you book in for dinner as she gets full fast. Staff are very..."

kyle stratton

"Old English meals are the feature.... So tasty. The friendliest and most knowledgeable staff. A great warm cosy atmosphere in the winter. Table..."

Paul Hartwood

"Awesome little country pub. We went here with a group of 9 for dinner on a Saturday night and although they where incredibly busy it was a brilliant..."

owensck1980

"Great place for a get together. Private rooms for dining. Food was..."

Stuart Scott

"Exceptional pub. Don't be fooled by the facade the decor inside is cosy and fun. The food is delicious and the customer service was fantastic, the..."

Jodie

"Great service, nice atmosphere and my steak was cooked perfectly..."

Amanda

The Lakeview Hotel Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"A totally wonderful lunch - every meal was divine (the duck penne and lamb shank pie to die for), the service, the ambience and view - totally..."

Sarah Cannon

"Awesome food, amazing, friendly staff and fast service. We had the kids with us, and the staff were fantastic with making them feel as welcome as the..."

Rhona Wickenden

"Had a great evening meal at the Lakeview for my daughters birthday. We all enjoyed our meals and the service good and everyone friendly. Highly..."

Cathryn O'Connor

"Food 10/10 Service 7/10 Staff 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 Will definately be returning to dine there again , had a wonderful afternoon there with some..."

Annemarie Kube

"Fantastic meal (Peking Duck and mushroom penne), great friendly service, highly..."

Fay Burnett

"Thanks again Nathan for your fantastic service & food!!!! We loved your pinot grigio recommendation..."

Eliza Seater

"Love it! Favourite place in Ballarat. Great meals! Friendly staff! Quick! Value for money! Great atmosphere! Love the Eggs..."

Maree Louise Starbuck

"Best place for breakfast 🍳. Kids love pancakes 🥞 and I love veg omelette. Enjoy your breakfast with the best view of lake wendouree. Omelette..."

S S

"A very comfortable local. Delicious food, friendly staff, tasty booze and sensational views. Best garlic bread I've ever..."

Foodie Mare

"Food and staff were great to 1 exception. Had a Thai beef salad that had nothing to do with Thai. No Thai basil, no palm sugar, no fish sauce, the..."

Tang Yan Wo Siung Cheong

"4 Years difference, same great place. Great meals and even better cold beer. Awsome place to relax in the afternoon sun and do nothing..."

RICHARD BIGGIN

"Loved this place. It has a really nice atmosphere and vibe. You can take a seat overlooking the lake and have your breakfast. So many people jogging,..."

A G

"Nice spot to sit outside for a brunch, tons of nearby parking. Food was good, service prompt and unobtrusive. QR codes are on the tables so you can..."

Charlie Lear

Western Hotel Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

81/100 (1138 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were amazed out how good our steak sandwich’s were. We will definitely be..."

Kassandra Clarke

"100% get the pork belly!! Not normally a fan of here but due to family gathering and an order muck up (not their fault) I ended up with pork belly......"

Mmmfoood

"Wonderful Parmas on Wed night for $13.50 with a plate of veg and chips and it's so yummy..we go there nearly every..."

Susie.v

"This place doesn't look flash nor is the menu full of fancy sounding dishes. Just fantastic fresh food cooked wonderfully. Great food great value..."

John Millar

"Good pub food in a nice little..."

Lach

"Venture off the main street for a real meal. Each generously proportioned plate to come out of the kitchen was well received. Thumbs up especially..."

Stewart Power

"Great little pub . Service was ok . Wouldn't rush back..."

Dave Harrison

"Very cosy pub with good food and service. Our family had our night out, everyone happy with our meals and time spent together . I ordered a roasted..."

Ro Marshall

"Great meal and service. Staff very welcoming and nothing was a bother to them. Well worth going back..."

Marion Jones

"Good are fresh and nice . I ordered the fish and chips. The outstanding part is the vegatables coming with it. The vegatables are fresh and sweet. It..."

Charlie Cheng

"Lovely food. A bit of a wait for the food however there were 11 of us and it was busy. The staff were friendly and..."

vicky aston

"Delicious meals, quick service, cosy atmosphere on a typically cold Ballarat evening, full bar and dining room, all reasonably priced. Will be back..."

tony schelleman

"Staff were great atmosphere was good food was good veggies could of been cooked bit more steak was good garlic and cheese bread of good parmi was..."

julie cassidy

The Highlander

The Pw Tn

The Sporting Globe Ballarat

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"Great service , great food and drinks, we have been visiting Ballarat for 2 days and have been to the sporting globe each night, the staff are all..."

Fiona Riley

"We held our wedding reception at the Sporting Globe on Saturday 24th March, i can honestly say that i was so impressed with the whole experience. ..."

Darren Dubberley-Harrison

"Kylie is the best service lady ever and the food is amazeballs yum will recomend this place 100% 10 out of 10..."

Linden Campbell

"Kylie is the best server ever. 11/10 would recommend. Solid 10/10 jam..."

Luci Goose

"Go here once a week fantastic food, fantastic staff cheaps drinks on a friday night great atnosphere and a great place to watch the footy. Highly..."

Chris Morrison

"Ballarat sporting globe is a great local venue who care about their customers, with a great atmosphere and great deals. Anne and Richard look after..."

Mel Hardy

"Went for my husbands 30th lunch, the meals were wonderful, so fresh and filling and the staff so friendly and accommodating for young children. Would..."

Crista Mansion

"I have never experienced such great service from a pub. The Wednesday night trivia is always a blast, the host is authentic engaging charasmatic has..."

Scobi Vee

"Great venue, great food and great staff!! Loved it as a comfy place to watch the sport as well..."

Mark Bowen

"Wonderful service. Lift available to get to first floor for mobility impaired. Food is excellent, coffee great too. Can be busy at times where major..."

andrew mott

"The best Parma we have had in 13 years! The staff were the best, very helpful and friendly. Great meal and fair prices. Cocktails! So many to choose..."

amita sedov

"Where to begin? Friendly and attentive staff - we had multiple staff members checking on our table to make sure we had enough food/drinks and that we..."

Mikayla McIver

"Walking in on a very busy long weekend Sunday and we were welcomed warmly! Only available seating was outdoors on the balcony in 8degree rainy..."

Kathleen Bradley

"A fantastic hotel if you just drop in for a beer or stay on and have a meal. We have never been to a hotel to which the staff & owner could make you..."

Gary Brooks

"5* customer Service, great food. Had an error occur with a delivery website, but the Restaurant themselves when above and beyond to not only remake..."

Frances Harper

"A friendly, well-priced lunch spot for local workers. Staff make regular customers feel welcome and comfortable. Special shout out to Tara and Nathan..."

Dan Gregg

"Is what it says it is...very much a sports bar. Plenty of screens to cover most sports at any one time of the day. Fairly decent tap beer list, and..."

Robert Hodgson

Market Hotel

Queens Head Hotel

Free off-street parking

"Great little pub, very friendly staff and the open fire really is soo warm! Cold beer and good food what more could you ask..."

Justin Jervies

"Great pub no bull shit pokies great people. Well worth the visit meals..."

Craig Beecroft

"Had dinner here 12 oct was really lovely one of oyr meals was over cooked but theydid the right thing and cooked another.lovely staff very welcoming..."

Debbie Clark

"Great value classic pub food. Can't fault it. Fantastic local venue and friendly..."

Amanda Wolff

"Great food, friendly staff, extensive but NOT expensive..."

Sharon Boyd

"Great food and great staff. Value for money. Huge..."

Michelle Lee

"Lovely warm atmosphere with a fire going. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Certainly will go again when we..."

Colleen Mckay

"I think it definitely be a good place to eat at also the meals look..."

Margaret Catania

"Great atmosphere, great service and great food. Will defiantly be back..."

Joey Fisher

"Good meals, great people, heartwarming atmosphere, and icy cold beers! A 5 star..."

Omni Dylan

Miners Tavern

"Friendly pub. Good service.soup was tasty garlic bread a little to crispy. The lamb roll was good but again to crispy. I think both sat in a warmer a..."

Wayne Medley

"Had a few drinks there. No issues. Good staff, prices same as everywhere close. Had a small win on the pokies. Gave us plenty of notice when it Was..."

Ray Gason

"Love this place. My friends and I eat here all the time. Good food, atmosphere, and attentive and friendly staff. Can definitely recommend it...."

Beverley Ferguson

"Authentic looking tavern full of charm. Love the private booths for watching favourite sport. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Highly..."

Cindy S

Park Hotel Ballarat

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"We are there very frequently We have never had a bad meal they are delicious 😋 service is great never have to wait long for our meals Personal..."

Jacinda Wells

"Chilli Parma is the best Parma I've ever had. Louise loved the Salmon and Harrison's Scotch Fillet was perfectly cooked. Service is top notch. Highly..."

Luke Jeffrey

"Go here quite often,great staff, food is always awesome, the beer is cold, always have a great time. Thanks Jason &..."

Kelly Irving

"This is our frequent go to place for a family friendly meal. Recently celebrated our little girls 5th birthday and chose the park hotel for our big..."

Sarah Fettes

"Absolutely delicious! Slow cooked lamb shank for me and surf n turf for hubby. Couldn't fault either..."

Sarah Clark

"Had lunch there yesterday it was the first time Donna and myself had been we really enjoyed our meal made even better with Chris ,Melissa and Leah..."

Peter Edge

"Friendly, helpful and prompt service, not to mention the great food!! A real gem of a..."

Darjeeling Dot

"Great food & service! Reasonable priced meals & pub has everything, awesome beer garden area, pool table & sports on the..."

Melissa Hayes

Irish Murphys Ballarat

"Beautiful and authentic Irish pub with friendly staff and excellent service. Super generous portions with the parmas being 375gm+! Great flavours..."

Spencer Halse

"Brought my parents for lunch. Standard pub food menu with a good selection of beer on tap. Got to love the Guinness. Love the art decor and the whole..."

Saravanand Naiker

"Prices fair, food amazing, portion sizes massive, customer service top..."

Emma Crosby

"We went here for lunch last Saturday and were pleasantly surprised by the menu options. We ordered 3 dishes off the "irish" part of the menu. We..."

Lisa Kelly

"First visit the closed the kitchen early. Second visit, success. Guinness was great but expensive. Meals are good but very expensive. They are a plus..."

Perry Tee

"Nice Irish pub, good drinks and good prices, friendly staff. Also well located in the middle of the..."

Iván Soprani

"Quaint, has some character, and nooks, etc. Bulmers on tap 👍 Nice Irish stew, plenty of chunks of lamb, large island of mash, yum. Has become..."

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Nerrina Bistro

"Great food! Cold beer! And friendly staff! Plus 2 pool tables, its my new friday night hang..."

Rhiannon Stanhope

"Awesome place great people just one very great place to go. Recommend going Friday nights live band..."

Amy Browne

"Best place ever very family oriented , awesome staff, great live..."

Vanessa Piscopo

"Nice quiet bar to pick back have a feed a few beers an a game of pool .. awesome..."

Ryan Fox (Foxy)

"Great food friendly staff all round a great night. Also karaoke. Winning...."

Kaisey Cachia

"Great food Great service An very friendly..."

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