Itinerary

A foodie getaway with @venuebible

Plan your next food adventure inspired by @venuesbible’s recent visit.

Meigas
7.4km
1 Day
Food lover
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Check into your accommodation

Located in the heart of the CBD, Quest Ballarat Station is an ideal place to base yourself for your stay in Ballarat. Quest Ballarat Station offers self-contained apartments with up to three bedrooms.

Quest Ballarat Station

11 Nolan St, Soldiers Hill

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BallaratDAY ONE
Enjoy lunch at Meigas

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.

Meigas

33 Armstrong St North, Ballarat

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BallaratDAY ONE
Gin tasting at Itinerant Spirits

Dedicated to the craft of distilling, Itinerant Spirits perfect their recipes to share with you in cocktails and masterclasses right in the heart of Ballarat.

Itinerant Spirits

200 Lydiard Street North, Soldiers Hill, VIC 3350

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BallaratDAY ONE
Pre-dinner drinks at Renard

Renard is a cocktail bar & social club that serves booze alongside small dishes and disco ‘til late. The venue boasts a selection of independent spirits, Australian and French minimal intervention wines, with an ever-changing seasonal food and cocktails list.

Renard

209-211 Mair Street, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350

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BallaratDAY ONE
Dinner at Mr Jones

Mr Jones, a hatted restaurant, is the next step in quality relaxed Asian dining by career Chef Damien Jones, bringing together his experience from Michelin starred restaurant in London, Nahm and his former hatted Ballarat restaurant Catfish Thai. “Ballarat’s plate is incredibly seasonal,” Damien said. “It’s very hot in summer. In winter, it’s very cold. Then you get spring and autumn that are both different again. So for the local produce alone, it’s an amazing place to be cooking.”

Mr Jones

42-44 Main Road, Bakery Hill

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BallaratDAY TWO
Breakfast at Johnny Alloo

Locally owned and operated, Johnny Alloo offers more than just your usual café experience. Showcasing the diversity of what the region has to offer including local produce, wines, boutique beers and great coffee.

Johnny Alloo

32 Drummond Street North, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350

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BallaratDAY TWO
Explore the Art Gallery of Ballarat

The Art Gallery of Ballarat's purpose is to reflect the story of Ballarat; past, present and future. In addition to the gallery's collection of Australian art, the Lydiard Street building which was the first purpose-built art gallery in regional Australia, hosts a range of exhibitions and events throughout the year.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC 3350

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BallaratDAY TWO
Lunch at Higher Society

Higher Society in Ballarat is a locally-operated cafe, offering the best in local produce and coffee. The venue is light, bright, open and full of staff with good personalities and even better smiles. The music is up and the vibe is pumping.

Higher Society

413 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350

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