Delve into Ballarat's exciting foodie scene and discover its renowned local wines, artisan beers, specialty coffee and locally grown produce at restaurants and wine bars, cafes and craft breweries.

Treat yourself to the hatted tasting menu at Underbar, get your dumpling fix at Fu Man Lou, famed woodfired pizza at The Forge, pasta at Ragazzone and your caffeine fix at Yellow Espresso. Tipplers, don't miss Hop Temple and Aunty Jacks.

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RJMs Wine bar front dining area & wine racks, looking out front windows

RJM's Wine Bar

Bars
Enjoy this family-owned wine bar with a relaxed atmosphere. RJM's Wine Bar takes pride in offering the largest number of local and regional wines in Ballarat.For...
Fu Man Lou

Fu Man Lou Dumpling Bar

Restaurants
At Fu Man Lou they love a cheeky function. Treat yourself and your pals to a cocktail party, a sit down dinner, dumpling degustation or a private Chinese...
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Underbar

Restaurants
A chef's hat from the Good Food Guide 2020 has visiting foodies and locals lining up to nab a spot at the communal table for the tasting menu.
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Roy Hammond Outside

Roy Hammond

Bars
Roy Hammond welcomes you to a place where stories and memories are made. Be inspired by their collection of spirit shelves, tailored cocktails and Ballarat's...
Mount Avoca Vineyard after vintage

Mount Avoca

Wineries
With over 50 years of innovation and tradition, Mount Avoca is Australia's most highly awarded organic winery.Located in the foothills of the Pyrenees...
Interior image of Itinerant Spirits Venue

Itinerant Spirits

Distilleries
The Itinerant Spirits is a multi-spirit destination, playing host to locals, travellers, tourists and gin, vodka and whiskey enthusiasts alike. Enjoy a...
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Hop Temple

Hop Temple

Bars
Hop Temple is enthusiastic about good beer, wine and food. A family orientated environment for everybody to enjoy. Hop prides itself on providing a relaxed...
The Forge Pizzeria

The Forge Pizzeria

Restaurants
Housed within a red brick building in Ballarat town, The Forge Pizzeria is a firm favourite among visitors and locals all about sharing good, regional...
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Sip Champagne Bar

Bars
At Sip Champagne Bar, they believe that every moment, big or small, is worth toasting. Sip Champagne Bar is a place to create memories, celebrate life’s...

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