Ballarat Goods Shed
Overview
Ballarat Goods Shed brings new life to a grand bluestone building right next to the Ballarat train station. Once the bustling heart of regional trade, this heritage-listed site now serves as a vibrant social, cultural, and hospitality hub for locals and visitors alike. The space is thoughtfully restored, blending Ballarat's gold rush history with a fresh, contemporary feel.
Inside, you'll find a mix of dining spots, bars, event spaces, and even a hotel, all under one roof. Whether you're dropping in for a meal, catching a show, or hosting a big celebration, the Goods Shed offers a lively spot to gather and soak up Ballarat's unique character.
What Ballarat Goods Shed offers
Dining and bar experiences
Convention and event venue hire
Theatre and performance spaces
Meeting rooms for business or community use
On-site accommodation at Quest Ballarat Station
Location
200 Lydiard St N, Soldiers Hill VIC 3350
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Visitors love The Goods Sheds stunning historic bluestone setting, warm ambience and versatile event spaces. Reviews consistently praise the delicious food and variety of drinks, with plenty of shout?outs for Nolans/Nolans cafe, Boom Time Dumplings and Itinerant Spirits. The venue earns strong marks for weddings and corporate functions thanks to great communication, flexibility and attention to detail, plus excellent sound and lighting for performances like the Candlelight tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Guests also mention friendly, attentive service, easy parking and good accessibility for wheelchair users.
Several reviewers highlighted the helpful support from Catherine, Ishan and David, noting how accommodating the team is from planning through to the event. Overall, its a go?to spot in Ballarat for brunch and a cuppa, family dining and memorable celebrations in a beautiful, character?filled building.