About
The Western Hotel in Ballarat is the sort of pub where you instantly feel at home - like stumbling across a lucky find or catching a favourite song on the radio. Tucked along Sturt Street, it’s a spot where good food, cold beer, and a lively atmosphere come together without any fuss.
Locals and visitors alike drop in for a laid-back meal, a few drinks with mates, or to catch some live entertainment. The Western’s approach is all about making sure everyone has a cracking time, with a no-nonsense attitude to keeping things friendly and fun.
What The Western Hotel offers
- Classic pub meals and bar snacks
- Wide selection of beers on tap
- Live music and entertainment
- TAB facilities for punters
- Function bookings for groups
What people say
Locals and visitors love The Western Hotel for its friendly, attentive service, quick meals and relaxed, family-friendly vibe. Reviewers highlight the spotless venue, easy parking, lovely beer garden and outdoor function spaces, making it a top pick for catch ups, business meetings and special events. Many mention consistently good experiences and say they’ll be back.
The menu gets plenty of praise, with favourites including perfectly cooked steaks, parma, creamy risotto and carbonara, chicken pesto gnocchi, duck spring rolls, T-bone, crumbed cutlets, open lamb souvlaki, barramundi, John Harbour bangers and mash, and butter chicken. People also rate the coffee, wine, finger food and the good value entree platter with calamari, wings and sweet potato chips. Overall, a welcoming spot for a beer, snack or a hearty meal.
Why choose them
- Spacious beer garden
- Located on Sturt Street in central Ballarat
- Welcoming, down-to-earth vibe
- Strictly no-nonsense policy for a relaxed crowd
- Easy access for locals and travellers alike
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Contact
- Phone
- 03 5332 2218
- Address
- 1221 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
- Website
- westernhotel.com.au
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