Michael & Olivia’s guidebook to Ballarat
Cafes
Get your caffeine fix.
L'espresso
417 Sturt StA Ballarat institution.
Fika Coffee Brewers
36A Doveton St NAmazing coffee
Little Bird cafe
205 Sturt StGreat atmosphere, retro diner
The Local
313 Lydiard St NThe best homemade cakes
Hydrant Food Hall
3 McKenzie StSecret warehouse location
Restaurants
The best places in Ballarat for a meal
Meigas
33 Armstrong St NFantastic, authentic Spanish food
The Forge Pizzeria
14 Armstrong St NBest Pizza in town
Kambei Japanese Restaurant
501 Main RdHighly regarded Japanese
Mr Jones Dining
42-44 Main RdFine dining
Moon & Mountain
220 Mair StSurprising modern Asian with a twist
Drinks
The best local bars
The Lost Ones Basement Bar
14 Camp StHidden basement bar
Hop Temple
24 Armstrong St NBeer lovers paradise
The Mallow
20 Skipton StSolid local pub with great food too!
Mitchell Harris Wines
38 Doveton St NSophisticated wine bar
The Main Bar
26 Main RdGreat atmosphere, close by
Local Attractions
The best things to do in town
Umjetnička galerija Ballarat
40 Lydiard St NLake Wendouree
The Amazing Mill Markets - Ballarat
Karova Lounge
15 Field StBallarat Botanical Gardens
Gillies Street NorthFor the Kids
Keep the little ones happy
Sovereign Hill station
Speaks for itself
Ballarat Wildlife Park station
Get up and close with a kangaroo
Inclusive Play Space
Huge playground
Kryal Castle
121 Forbes RdThe only castle in town
Funbugs Playhouse Ballarat
903 Doveton St NIndoor play centre - in case it rains
Free entry for a massive kids zone - again if the weather isn't on your side
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Zagame's Ballarat Hotel
639 Main RdFree entry for a massive kids zone - again if the weather isn't on your side