Popular; with front bar, dance club in the rear, and a gaming room.

George Hotel

Hip bottleshop with a great selection of local wines and beers. Pay a corkage and drink it at the bar. Low key the best bar in Ballarat.

Midtown Cellars

Don't let the run-down appearance fool you: this pub has an exceptional range of craft beers. Rotating taps. Good restaurant too.

Live music in Ballarat: many popular Melbourne bands make the trip to perform here. Cover charge can vary depending on the band.

Thu 8-11PM, Fri Sat 8PM-4AM, Sun 10PM-2:30AM

It has been renovated to its former glory. Directly opposite train station in an Edwardian icon.