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5 places to eat out at Lake Wendouree
Visit Ballarat
13 Dec 2022
Filed underFood & Drink
One iconic lake, five foreshore eateries, countless dining options.
If Lake Wendouree is the jewel in Ballarat’s crown, these five restaurants and cafes make this landmark truly shine.
Racers Bar & Cafe
2 Wendouree Parade
Sitting pretty on the corner of picturesque Webster Street and Wendouree Parade is Racers Bar & Cafe.
This revamped 1930s corner shop is a favourite pit stop for cyclists young and old.
All-day breakfast is always a winner in our books, as is Racers’ line-up of homemade cakes, biscuits and slices.
The Yacht Club
18 Wendouree Parade
As its name suggests, the Yacht Club is the home of the Ballarat Yacht Club, which has been in operation since 1877.
Located on Lake Wendouree’s southern foreshore, the cafe’s seasonal menu features a range of delicious breakfast, lunch and morning/afternoon tea options.
During the warmer months, soak up the sunshine with drinks and live music on The Yachty’s outdoor deck.
Lake View Hotel
22 Wendouree Parade
Established in 1875, the Lake View Hotel is the last of 13 hotels that once lined the banks of Lake Wendouree.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the historic venue features a restaurant, bar and three function rooms with alfresco dining for 150 patrons.
And visit weekdays between 3.30pm and 5pm for School’s Out Happy Hour, with half price milkshakes, soft drinks, hot drinks, chips, wedges, pizza, house wine, tap beer and more.
Boatshed Restaurant
27 Wendouree Parade
Located near View Point, the Boatshed Restaurant combines amazing views of Lake Wendouree with modern Australian cuisine.
This Wendouree Parade mainstay is a popular choice amongst locals and visitors alike.
Keep an eye on the restaurant’s socials for regular specials including $25 chowder every Wednesday night and $25 fish and chips every Thursday.
And who can resist a breakfast cocktail with their eggs benedict?!
Pipers By The Lake
403 Wendouree Parade
The grand pavilion that is Pipers By The Lake is nestled among century-old trees opposite the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
An open-plan dining space leads out onto a deck immersed in the greenery of the Lake Wendouree foreshore.
Take your pick from the extensive breakfast and lunch offerings, or order a takeaway grazing box and picnic in the beautiful gardens across the road.
Other dining options within a block or two of Lake Wendouree include:
- Webster’s Market & Cafe (61 Webster Street)
- Eclectic Tastes Cafe & Pantry (2 Burnbank Street)
- Eau Verte Cafe & Gifts (31 Burnbank Street)
- The City Oval Hotel (1321 Mair Street)
- Hotel Canberra plus Stables Cafe and Bar (812 Macarthur Street)
Main image: The Yacht Club
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