#1
The B Town Eatery Cafe
Read 484 reviewsReputation score: 99/100
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2026 rankings VIC
27 Best Bars & Pubs
in Ballarat
Compare the top 27 bars & pubs in Ballarat, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 26 September 2026 · 16,867 reported Google reviews across 27 businesses
See the 27 listings ↓Top 27 Bars & Pubs in Ballarat, VIC
1–27 of 27The shortlist
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, The B Town Eatery Cafe (4.9 stars from 484 Google reviews), Roy Hammond (4.8 stars from 839 Google reviews) and Aunty Jacks (4.7 stars from 654 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Ballarat bars & pubs ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
Roy Hammond
Read 839 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#3
Aunty Jacks
Read 654 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#4
Grainery Lane
Read 372 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#5
Hop Temple
Read 1,278 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#6
Piano Bar Ballarat
Read 358 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#7
Royal Oak Hotel
Read 680 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#8
The Mallow
Read 519 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#9
The Munster Arms Hotel
Read 491 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#10
Irish Murphy's
Read 1,061 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#11
Queens Head Hotel
Read 445 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#12
The Red Lion Ballarat
Read 1,763 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#13
Bunch of Grapes Hotel
Read 698 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#14
Renard
Read 126 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#15
The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Ballarat
Read 1,396 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#16
City Oval Hotel
Read 470 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#17
The Deck Ballarat
Read 243 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#18
Golden City Hotel
Read 1,742 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#19
Freight Bar & Rooftop
Read 477 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#20
Itinerant Spirits Cocktail Bar & Distillery
Read 192 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#21
SIP Champagne Bar
Read 81 reviewsReputation score: 88/100
#22
The Grapes Hotel
Read 635 reviewsReputation score: 88/100
121 Grant St, Golden Point Victoria 3350
(03) 4310 6920#23
Robin Hood Hotel
Read 1,475 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
#24
Ellington's Wine Bar & Rooftop
Read 75 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
#25
Midtown Cellars and Bar
Read 66 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
#26
The Crypt Ballarat
Read 214 reviewsReputation score: 81/100
14 Camp St, Ballarat Central Victoria 3350
Contact details not supplied
#27
MAYA Lounge Bar Ballarat
Read 33 reviewsReputation score: 74/100
307 Mair St, Ballarat Central Victoria 3350
mayaloungebar.com.auShowing 27 of 27 businesses. This ranking covers our Ballarat listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about bars & pubs in Ballarat
LocalLocal's Ballarat capture includes 27 bars & pubs with 16,867 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.6 stars, backed by a median of 484 reviews.
A high average means more when plenty of people have contributed. Open the Google review link on a listing to check recent feedback about work like yours. Contact the business to confirm it serves your address.
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Questions about bars & pubs in Ballarat and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Ballarat bars & pubs ranking?
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are The B Town Eatery Cafe (4.9 stars from 484 Google reviews); Roy Hammond (4.8 stars from 839 Google reviews); Aunty Jacks (4.7 stars from 654 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are bars & pubs in Ballarat ranked?
LocalLocal's score gives up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Equal scores are ordered by star rating, then review count, then a stable business identifier. The method is published on our methodology page.
What does the review record look like for bars & pubs in Ballarat?
The 27 bars & pubs captured for Ballarat hold 16,867 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.6 stars and the median review count is 484. These figures describe our sample, not every local business.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm that the business serves your address and handles your type of work. Read recent Google reviews, ask about any relevant licences or registration, and get the scope and charges in writing.
How current are these details?
The listings were collected 26 September 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not a live Google feed. Confirm current hours, availability and pricing with the business.
Can a business update its listing?
Yes. Open the business profile and select Update details. Explain the correction and include a public source. Correction and removal requests are reviewed before the record changes.