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Ararat RSL

74-76 High St, Ararat VIC 3377, Australia

Recommended by 5 people

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74-76 High St, Ararat VIC 3377, Australia

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+61 3 5352 2794
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ararat RSL

Forget counter buzzers—this High Street staple treats country club dining like full table service, starting with detailed spoken menu walkthroughs. Road-trippers rolling off the highway regularly praise the generous portions, where house-made cheese and bacon bread shares space with perfectly seared porterhouse steaks and slow-braised lamb shank pie. The floor crew punches orders into iPads right at your table, and Mondays bring a packed pub quiz with prize rounds and cold draught beer.

  • Attentive Table Service: Floor staff provide spoken dish walkthroughs, portion guidance, and iPad table-side ordering.
  • Generous Country Classics: Regulars and travelers head in for tender steaks, fluffy house-made cheese and bacon bread, and lamb shank pie.
  • Monday Quiz Nights: Monday evenings feature an organized pub trivia session with drink prizes and a buzzing room.
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Why Dine at Ararat RSL

High-quality bistro favorites, attentive table service, and welcoming community entertainment in Ararat.

  • Generous Country Bistro Dining

    Diners enjoy generous, tender cuts and freshly made sides cooked to order, delivering exceptional value for travelers and locals alike.

    One of the best steaks I've had for under $50. Cooked perfectly.

    Lina Kahla

  • Rewarding Road Trip Stopover

    Stopovers for a quick bite easily evolve into multi-course feasts thanks to fresh, expertly prepared dishes and prompt service.

    Called in on our way home from Horsham today for a quick bite, which turned into a 3 course gourmet session.

    Kelly Gittins

  • Consultative Table-Side Service

    Dedicated waitstaff provide thorough walkthroughs of the menu and dish preparations right at your table with modern ordering.

    Shayne served us last night and he was fabulous at explaining all the dishes.

    Carolyn

  • Personalized Dish Walkthroughs

    Floor staff take the time to detail portion sizes, cuts, and custom options to ensure every guest gets exactly what they want.

    Jason went over and above explaing the menu and sizes of the meals. A real experience.

    Philip Halmarick

  • Weekly Monday Trivia Night

    Monday evenings feature an organized pub trivia session with prizes and a welcoming crowd that encourages visitors to unwind.

    stay for quiz night, which they run every Monday around 7:00–7:30 pm. There were around 30–40 people, great prizes, and a really fun, relaxed atmosphere.

    David Lawton

  • Group and Family Gatherings

    A versatile dining room and varied menu offer the ideal setting for multi-generational families and travel groups to gather comfortably.

    Attended this RSL more than once for lunch with family and friends. The food was absolutely delicious, variety was for everyone's taste.

    Lisa Webber

Signature mains praised by locals and regional travellers

  • Steak

    One of the best steaks I've had for under $50. Cooked perfectly.

    Lina Kahla

  • Barramundi

    Every time I go through Ararat I have lunch here.. I always have the barramundi.. always in batter... and always the full serve.. no half measures here.. Its outrageously good..

    Stephen Matela

  • Roast beef

    The roast beef is no ordinary meal. The portion was huge, beautifully cooked, incredibly fresh, and absolutely delicious.

    David Lawton

  • Lamb shank pie

    Photos are the lamb shank pie, photos don't do it justice....highly recommended.

    April Archbold

Other favorites

In-house starters, soups, and house desserts to complete your meal

  • Special cheese and bacon bread

    We also ordered the special cheese and bacon bread, which was made in-house — soft, fluffy, fresh, and a standout on its own.

    David Lawton

  • Pumpkin soup

    We also shared a pumpkin soup, and there was easily enough in one bowl for both of us.

    David Lawton

  • Sticky date

    And dessert is a must, sticky date, and new york cheesecake yum.

    Carol Fowler

  • New York cheesecake

    And dessert is a must, sticky date, and new york cheesecake yum.

    Carol Fowler

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate the standard regional bistro visit

  • Personal Table-Side Menu Walkthrough

    Floor servers walk diners through the dish list, detailing preparations, daily cuts, and portion sizes directly at the table before taking orders.

  • Dedicated Concierge Table Escort

    A concierge meets guests upon arrival to greet them, escort them to their table, and explain venue layout and ordering before service begins.

  • Monday Evening Trivia & Prize Nights

    Every Monday at 7:00–7:30 pm, the bistro hosts a structured community quiz night featuring trivia competitions and free drink prizes.

  • Attentive Guest Care & Recovery

    Floor and bar staff offer direct recovery and accommodations, from adjusting tables on short notice to tracking down lost property.

Before you head over

Planning advice on table-side ordering, weekly trivia, and generous country servings

  • Table-Side Menu Walkthroughs

    Take advantage of the personalized table service: floor staff carry iPads and walk through cut details and portion sizes directly at your table rather than having you queue at a bistro counter.

  • Monday Quiz Night Schedule

    For organized mid-week entertainment, plan dinner early on Monday to catch the pub quiz starting around 7:00 to 7:30 pm, featuring structured trivia and prizes.

  • Generous Portion Planning

    Bistro portions are hearty and substantial—from sharing bowls of soup to roast dinners—so consider pacing multi-course dining or asking staff about dish sizes before ordering.

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