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Kilderkin Distillery

Your choice of four x 15ml pours from the premium Larrikin gins and liqueurs range, served with Capi tonic or soda, ice and citrus garnishes.

Select any of the Larrikin Gin regulars, limited releases and liqueurs.

$24 Larrikin Gin Flight

Your choice of four x 15ml pours of whisky from the range of Victorian and Scottish options, including their own handcrafted Kilderkin Whisky.

Select from a range of premium Victorian and Scottish whiskies, including Kilderkin's own handcrafted Goldfields Single Malt.

$35 Kilderkin Whisky Flight

Aunty Jacks

Discover the history of brewing in Ballarat with a beer paddle and a tour of the Aunty Jacks Brewery.
Immerse yourself in a beer experience like no other as you familiarise yourself with a range of craft and accessible beers from Aunty Jacks. This is a one-hour beer tasting and brewery tour.

Aunty Jacks Taste the Taps

Join Aunty Jacks every Wednesday for Aunty Jack’s Pasta Night or every Thursday for Aunty Jack’s Parma Night.
From $20, choose a range of pasta with their selection of sauces for the week.
From $20, choose a range of toppings with your chicken parma.

Aunty Jacks Wednesday Thursday Pasta and Parma Night

Eastern Peake Vineyard

The cellardoor experience gift vouchers give your special wine lover an afternoon at Eastern Peake winery to enjoy guided wine tastings served alongside regional produce boards highlighting local artisan producers.
A curated selection of wines from Eastern Peake and Latta Vino with a spectacular outlook over Creswick Valley.
Choose from our Introduction tasting of four wines or go all the way with the Comprehensive tasting of six wines.

Regional produce board for two people to share

Cellardoor Experience Gift Vouchers

Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store

Indulge in their refreshing Cool Summer Sundae at the Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store!
Choose one or two scoops of creamy gelato paired with your favourite Darrell Lea BB&#039;s flavours – Mint, Strawberry, or Orange. Top it off with delightful syrup flavours like Spearmint, Caramel, Chocolate, Blue Heaven, and more.
All this for just $9 (or a smaller size for only $7).
Experience the ultimate summer treat today!

1-2 scoops of gelato in Mint, Strawberry, or Orange flavours, with syrup toppings like Caramel, Blue Heaven, or Chocolate, plus a signature Darrell Lea wafer. Just $9 (regular) or $7 (small)!

Cool Summer Sundae at the Darrell Lea Ballarat Store

Hotel Vera And Restaurant Babae

Enjoy the ultimate Ballarat getaway with our Dine &amp; Stay package. Stay at Hotel Vera and savour contemporary Australian cuisine at Babae, our renowned on-site restaurant.
Hotel Vera offers beautifully designed rooms, exceptional amenities and personalised service for a memorable stay. Elevate your stay with a meal at Babae, Chef Hatted restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide and led by acclaimed culinary director Tim Foster.
Book now and use code DINESTAY10 to secure your special offer.

Dine & Stay Package: 10% Off Both Hotel Vera & Babae

Itinerant Spirits

Choose three half serve cocktails from the Itinerant Spirits Summer cocktail menu where each drink is inspired by and also features products from local producers such as Sovereign Hill, Backyard Beekeepers, Buninyong Blueberry Farm and more.

Forage & Feast Cocktail Flight

The Turret Cafe

Dine in at the Turret cafe between Monday to Thursday and spend over $80 to receive your free loaf of Turret Bakehouse sourdough.

Get a free loaf of Turret Bakehouse sourdough when you dine in at the Turret cafe between Monday & Thursday and spend $80 or more

Free loaf of Turret Bakehouse Sourdough sliced

Creswick Woollen Mills – A Very Fine Yarn

Visit Creswick Mill Store and when you spend over $150, recieve a complimentary luxury Wool scarf.

Free Luxury Wool Scarf When You Spend over $150

Delight your tastebuds with a Larrikin signature G&amp;T accompanied by a Toastie from Ballarat&#039;s own MasterChef Tim Bone. Meat and vegetarian options available

One Tim's Toastie from the week's menu and a G&T made with Larrikin Original or Scoundrel gin.

G&T Toastie Special

Grainery Lane

From 12pm to 4pm every Friday, the team is treating you to a complimentary Gin and Tonic with every meal purchase.

Grainery Lane Friday Lunch Offer

Enjoy and taste their In-House distilled gins in the absolute splendour of Grainery Lane.
Select 4 Gins from their Core Range of Cucumber, Strawberry, Elderflower, Apple, Grapefruit, Lychee, London Dry and Navy Strength with matched garnishes and tonic.
Available Wednesday through to Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday &#8211; 3pm till late. Friday and Saturday &#8211; 12pm till late. Sunday &#8211; 12pm till 9.30pm.

Grainery Lane Tasting Board

The Distiller&#039;s Pour at Itinerant Spirits.
From 4-6pm Tuesday to Friday, they will be pouring $7 Gallivanter Gin and Vansetter Vodka Mixers, Beers and Wines, $12 select cocktails and 25% off their bar snacks menu of local cheese, meats, olives and nuts.
Book now to secure your spot at the bar.

Happy Hour

Hop Temple

Every Wednesday night Pizza &amp; a Pot of house Beer for only $20.

Every Wednesday night Pizza & a Pot of house Beer for only $20

Hop Temple Pizza and Pot Wednesdays

Join Hop Temple every Friday between 4pm till 8pm for Southern Comfort Fridays.
$9 Quesadillas
$5 Tacos
$6 Party Time Cans
$8 Hop Temple Mule
Your choice of pork or chicken quesadilla.
Your choice of pork, chicken, fish or eggplant taco.

Hop Temple Southern Comfort Fridays

Thor’s Hammer. A beast of a meal for 4 mates to share.
Anytime between 12pm and 4pm, Saturday and Sunday only.
Beef Shin Smoked and Slow Cooked for 20 hrs. Loaded with Coleslaw, Sidewinder Fries, Cornbread, Corn Ribs, House Pickles &amp; BBQ Sauce.
Paired beautifully with a Pint each.
$159, includes Thor’s Hammer and 4 Pints
Do you and your mates have what it takes to devour Thor’s Hammer?
Pre Order Only.

Hop Temple Thor’s Hammer

Underbar

Join in at underbar for their Pencilmark Pasta Pop-Ups, Wednesday 5:30-9pm during daylight savings.
Enjoy a delicious pasta dish of the week, paired with a glass of wine for just $35. Sides are also available.
They offer one menu each week, with no modifications, and they are sometimes vegetarian.
Whether you book online or walk in, come in for a casual vibe and treat yourself to a midweek night out as the evenings get warmer and longer.
Menu changes weekly, check our socials for updates.

Includes pasta dish of the week and a glass of wine for $35. Sides are also available.

Pencilmark Pasta Pop-Up

Roy Hammond

Roy Hammond Margarita Monday

Be prepared to experience the best Yum Cha in Ballarat.
Enjoy free – flowing Spritz, Beer &amp; Sparkling (Mocktails &amp; Soft drinks also available). Think Spring Rolls and Bao Buns to compliment the feast.
Every Sunday. Sessions Times Available Between: Sunday 12pm – 7pm. All sessions are for 90 minutes.
$65 per person – all members of the group must participate in Yum Cha. For groups of 10+ please contact the team via email.

Roy Hammond Yum Cha Sundays

Indulge in the ultimate festive treat with their Grinch Monster Shake!
This over-the-top creation features a creamy green shake, topped with fluffy whipped cream, colourful sprinkles, candy canes, and a touch of holiday mischief.
Perfectly festive and irresistibly delicious, it’s a must-try dessert that’s as Instagram-worthy as it is indulgent.
Bring a little Grinchy cheer to your holiday season!

The Grinch Monster Shake

All hail this Summer Spritz Special with $15 Spritz every day 3pm – 6pm.
The perfect drink to sip on during the hot Summer days in Ballarat.
$15 Spritz everyday 3pm – 6pm.

Roy Hammond Summer Spritz Special

Discover the tales behind the ales with a beer paddle and tasting board at Aunty Jacks. After your experience, you are invited to stay and enjoy something from their Menu and an Aunty Jacks Beer, Wine or Cocktail.

Aunty Jacks Beer and Bread Experience

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