Wine Me, Dine Me in Ballarat!

Food, wine & nightlife

For lovers of fresh food and wine, Ballarat and the Goldfields region has an abundance of places to enjoy. Base yourself at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park and explore the award winning cafes, wineries, restaurants and pubs and enjoy the fresh produce. Whether you're sitting in one of our gorgeous laneway cafes or tossing a fresh green salad to share with your campside BBQ, you'll be delighted with the fresh tastes of Ballarat.

You can even pick your own fresh herbs from our guest garden. You are very welcome!

Michael Harris Wine Bar
Ahh Coffee!
Delicious local grapes
Crisp and clear local wine
Delicious meals featuring fresh local produce
Relaxing after our trip to the winery
Fresh is best at the Farmers Market
MMM... coffee and croissants at local cafe

Wineries

For the wine buffs, you don’t have to go far to find award winning wineries

Restaurants

With so many to choose from, here are 10 of Central Ballarats’ favourites.

Markets

Everyone loves a market where they can buy fresh produce directly from the grower. Ballarat is lucky to have a few to choose from.

  • Bridge Mall Fresh Produce Market. Central Ballarat. 1st Sat of each month, 9am-1pm.
  • Ballarat Farmers Market. Central Square, Ballarat. 2nd & 4th Sat of each month, 9am to 1pm.
  • Creswick Market. 3rd Sat of each month. 20min drive.
  • Talbot Market. 3rd Sun of each month. 40min drive.

For more details about these and other Restaurants, Wineries and Markets, ask our friendly staff.

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