Interior of The North Star Hotel featuring a large indoor tree beneath a glass ceiling

Three friends enjoying drinks together at the bar inside The North Star Hotel.

Share platter with cheeses, cured meats, hummus, pickles, bread and crackers, served with wine

Dining booths inside The North Star Hotel with exposed brick walls and heritage windows.

Bartender straining a freshly made cocktail into a coupe glass behind the bar at The North Star

Guest enjoying a meal inside The North Star Hotel restaurant.

Guests ordering drinks at the bar inside The North Star Hotel.

Dining area inside The North Star Hotel with timber finishes, exposed brick and comfortable booth

The North Star Hotel

Ballarat

Pubs & bars

302 Lydiard Street North,
Soldiers Hill VIC 3350

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Sun-Mon:

10am–10pm

Tue:

10pm–10pm

Wed-Thu:

10am–10pm

Fri-Sat:

10am–11:30pm

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The North Star Hotel has been welcoming Ballarat locals and visitors since 1858. More than 160 years later, it remains the kind of neighbourhood pub every town hopes to have, where locals feel at home and visitors quickly do too.

Located just a short walk from Ballarat Railway Station and opposite Quest Apartments, The North Star Hotel is perfectly placed to explore historic Lydiard Street, Ballarat's celebrated galleries, theatres and cultural attractions. Looking for local recommendations? The friendly team is always happy to point visitors towards some of Ballarat's favourite experiences and hidden gems.

Inside, a magnificent indoor tree creates a memorable centrepiece, complementing the warm, relaxed atmosphere that has kept locals returning for generations. Families are well catered for, weekly specials provide another reason to visit, while the menu features generous pub favourites, contemporary dishes, great coffee, and popular takeaway and delivery options.

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, The North Star Hotel also offers Monday to Friday Happy Hours including $10 plates, and live music every Friday and Sunday. Whether it's a relaxed meal after exploring Ballarat or drinks before a show, The North Star Hotel is the kind of place visitors return to throughout their stay.

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302 Lydiard Street North,
Soldiers Hill VIC 3350

Get directions

Sun-Mon:

10am–10pm

Tue:

10pm–10pm

Wed-Thu:

10am–10pm

Fri-Sat:

10am–11:30pm

Email enquiries

Visit website