Best & Cool Bars in Hepburn Springs

"Located on the historic Lydiard Street, Craig’s Royal Hotel was built during the Victorian gold rush. It is Ballarat’s oldest and most luxurious hotel. The hotel has served many famous people including Mark Twain and Prince Alfred (Queen Victoria's second son), and Dame Nellie Melba."

"Known as Ballarat’s grand dame, the historic Craig’s Royal Hotel on Lydiard Street South presents a diverse collection of restaurants, bars and lounges in a magnificent package of Victorian grandeur."

"With an ever-changing list of craft beers, great live entertainment and a relaxed vibe, Hop Temple is the perfect place to kick off your evening. Weekday evenings host eclectic entertainment such as musical bingo and drag queen trivia, while the weekends concentrate on live music. Besides being a great music and craft beer scene, Hop Temple offers a great variety of foods, from bar food, sharing boards and BBQ, pizzas to vegetarian/vegan offerings."

"As the name suggests, Hop Temple has a very extensive beer menu. But they also have a food menu with plenty of snacks, pizzas and mains like fried chicken and burgers. Hop Temple is a family friendly venue, but do hold trivia nights and other events so it’s best to see what’s going on prior to visiting."

"The best place for wine and food.Which is located on Ballarat's beautiful historic Lydiard Street, in the heart of the city, the Lydiard Wine Bar."

"The Red Lion is renowned for its style, service and relaxed atmosphere. Seating up to 100 people, this award winning a-la-carte restaurant features local ..."

"Sovereign Hill is a unique outdoor folklore museum recreating an era when the city was a flush with thousands of fortune-seeking gold-diggers from all over the world hoping to strike it hot and find riches. The 25-hectare park is full of recreated shops, hotels, theatres, factories, schools and underground mines as well as spectacular shows re-enacting the Eureka Rebellion on the Ballarat goldfields. A full day is needed here to soak in the Victorian history and perhaps even snare yourself some bling."

"Step back into the 1850s at Sovereign Hill – a multi-award-winning open-air museum that earns as many plaudits from adults as it does the little ones accompanying them. This immersive attraction is set across a 25-hectare site (equivalent to the size of some 13 MCGs), and plays host to more than 60 historically recreated brick and timber buildings decked out with antiques, artwork, books and papers. It’s also staffed by costumed actors who can answer your historical questions and pose for photos."

"At Sovereign Hill you’ll be on ground zero for the richest alluvial gold rush in the world. The Welcome Nugget, the largest gold nugget ever recovered, was found at this very place and weighed almost 70kg. This 25-hectare site is now an outdoor museum where you can return to the fast-moving first ten years of Ballarat’s European history."

"Located on the Serviceton line in Victoria, Ballarat Railway Station is one of Australia’s most awe-inspiring heritage railway stations. The railway station showcases the architectural and historical magnificence of Ballarat. This 19th century railway station has most of its features intact and is registered in the Victorian Heritage Register."

"Arrive in Balarat by train and you’ll be given a stately welcome. The railway station is a wonderful piece of heritage in a staggering state of preservation. The building, with a portico, pediment and Italianate tower, has changed little since it opened in 1862, and there are tons of details that have stood the test of time."

"The St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church as well as a historical building in Ballarat. It was the only Parish Church when it was established in the early 19th century and later became a part of the Diocese of Ballarat when it was formed. The church building is still the same as that of the Victorian Era."

"A majestic 1860’s bluestone winery with cellar, spectacular great hall, terraced gardens which overlook the picturesque vineyard. Stunning venue for wedding, corporate and private events. 790 Sunbury Road, Sunbury 3429 Phone: +61 3 9740 7766 Website: www.goonawarra.com.au"

"City: WENDOUREE, Cnr Howitt & Forest Sts, Ballarat, Victoria 3355, Australia. There are also park spots for your car, the nearest parking is We..."