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Monday 11am - 9pm Tuesday 11am - 9pm Wednesday 11am - 9:30pm Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday 11am - 11:45pm Saturday 11am - 11:45pm Sunday 11am - 9:30pm

Western Hotel

Name: Western Hotel
Address: 1221 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, AU
Telephone: +61353322218
Rating: 4.2

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For the coldest beer & the best bistro meals in town! Open from 11am Daily A local icon since the mid-1800s.
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Current owners fully renovated the pub in 2013, now home to three dining spaces, bistro, bar, beer garden along with a TAB & sports bar. Serving mouth-watering pub classics — including Ballarat’s best Bangers & Mash from local butcher John Harbour. Cold beer, great wine, and a welcoming space for every occasion. Our beer garden features a retractable roof & heating, making it perfect for your next function, year-round.

01/11/2026

TOMORROW 🏇
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TAB will be open for 8am
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Few more spaces left on the BGF Sweep - Come in today!

BGF Melbourne Cup Sweep filling up quickly! 🏇
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Get in today!
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Reminder we are open from 8am on Nov 3rd 🏆

28/10/2026

🏇 THIS TUESDAY AT THE WESTERN 🏇
Melbourne Cup Day is nearly here!

We’re opening from 8am with the TAB, sweeps available and our regular food & beverage menu running throughout the day.

Get the crew together, pick your horses and settle in for Cup Day at The Western.

📅 Tuesday 3 November
⏰ TAB from 8am
🏇 Sweeps available
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⏰ Closing at 6pm

Book your table now!

See you Tuesday 🥂

25/10/2026

BGF Melbourne Cup Sweep filling up quickly! 🏇
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Get in today!
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Reminder we are open from 8am on Nov 3rd 🏆

06/10/2026

TONIGHT! 🥩

01/10/2026

REP THE WESTERN 🤠
Our Western merch has landed, and the crew are looking pretty good in it!
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Grab your favourites next time you're in:
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🧢 Beanies — $25
👕 T-Shirts — $30
🥤 Stubby Holders — $15
🧥 Hoodies — $80
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Perfect for yourself or a little gift for your favourite Western regular
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Which one are you grabbing? 👀

25/09/2026

IT'S GRAND FINAL DAY! 🏆🏉
The big game is here!

We’ve got game-day activities happening at The Western, plus a FREE BBQ from 1-2.30pm and footy food snacks at half time 🌭🔥

Come down, grab a drink, enjoy the footy and soak up the atmosphere with us.

⏰ We’re open for the game but will be closing at 6pm.

See you at The Western! 🍻

24/09/2026

GRAND FINAL DAY 🏉 Saturday 26th • THIS WEEKEND
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Book your table now through the link in our bio! and don't miss out on this awesome day, great vibes and a bit of fun 🙌
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See you all then!

24/09/2026

We are currently experiencing some internet and connectivity issues which includes our phone lines

Please be patient with our team and booking are still available via our website

www.westernhotel.com.au

We hope to be up and running as soon as possible

Cheers

Team Western

It’s the feeling you get when you put on an old pair of jeans and find a $20 note in the pocket. Like when you are running late and the guy leaving the car park gives you his parking ticket with just enough time on it to save you buying one.

18/09/2026

Supporting Ballarat Swans in the grand final this weekend Ballarat FNC

15/09/2026

TONIGHT! 🥩
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It's not too late...See you at 5pm 👋

Address

1221 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 9pm
Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9:30pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	11am - 11:45pm
Saturday	11am - 11:45pm
Sunday	11am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+61353322218

Website

http://www.westernhotel.com.au/

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