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BabilOddfellows Restaurant

43 Gellibrand St, Colac VIC 3250, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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43 Gellibrand St, Colac VIC 3250, Australia

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+61 428 275 414
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About BabilOddfellows Restaurant

BabilOddfellows serves generous, charcoal-grilled Anatolian specialties and warm hospitality right in the heart of Colac. Housed in a historic country building, the dining room trades standard pub counter fare for piping-hot Turkish bread with dip trios, chargrilled lamb cutlets, and tender mantı. Road-trippers pushing past Melbourne on late-night highway drives rely on the kitchen staying open well past standard rural curfews. Generous banquet platters easily feed two, giving way to flaky künefe and cups of hot Turkish tea.

  • Regional Turkish Specialties: Traditional Anatolian plates including hand-folded mantı, beyti kebabı, dip trios, and warm künefe anchor the kitchen.
  • Late Highway Dining: A welcoming stopover for Great Ocean Road journeys, offering late-evening dinner service past standard country kitchen hours.
  • Celebrations & Marquee Events: Spacious marquee and banquet setups host milestone gatherings and private functions with shareable platters.
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Why Diners Choose BabilOddfellows Restaurant

Discover why travelers, locals, and celebration hosts choose BabilOddfellows for authentic Turkish dining, road-trip stopovers, and private functions.

  • Traditional Anatolian Recipes and Charcoal Specialties

    Authentic Anatolian dishes like beyti kebabı and handmade mantı offer diners genuine regional Turkish culinary craft in Colac.

    If you’re looking for something traditional, try the beyti kebabı and mantı.

    J Youssef

  • High-Caliber Flavors Unexpected in Regional Victoria

    Visitors and road-trippers discover high-standard Turkish specialties and generous portions far exceeding standard country-town dining expectations.

    Really surprised by the fact such authentic and delicious Turkish food was served in a country town.

    Rochelle

  • A Quality Sit-Down Haven for Long Highway Drives

    Highway travelers and road trippers find a restorative sit-down meal with generous portions instead of settling for highway convenience food.

    Instead of bad truck stop food, we had a genuinely fantastic meal to break up a long journey.

    Stephen Walsh

  • Reliable Late-Evening Dinner Service for Late Arrivals

    Kitchen operations accommodate evening arrivals who pull into town late, ensuring quality dining when other rural kitchens are closed.

    we were VERY grateful that it opens late, as we pulled into town at night and weren’t sure if there would be any nice dinner options open.

    Roxanne Wong

  • Spacious Marquee Capacity for Major Celebrations

    A dedicated heated marquee space accommodates large gatherings of 50 or more guests for milestone family birthdays and formal occasions.

    We had 55 people in the marquee and it was lovely and warm and the service was fantastic.

    Kate Mccormick

  • Attentive Event Support for Milestone Receptions

    The team delivers flexible coordination and tailored banquet hospitality for wedding receptions and private milestone parties.

    Serdar and the Babil staff couldn't have been more accommodating to our requests and changes!

    Laura Beere

Signature authentic Turkish mains and shareable house platters

  • Turkish Bread with 3 Dips

    The Turkish bread with 3 dips is a must to try.

    Gastador na Traveller

  • Mixed Grill Platter

    the mixed grill platter was absolutely delicious

    Diyora Zakirova

  • Mantı

    If you’re looking for something traditional, try the beyti kebabı and mantı.

    J Youssef

  • Beyti Kebabı

    try the beyti kebabı and mantı.

    J Youssef

Other favorites

Traditional desserts, warm starters, and specialized function offerings

  • Turkish Tea

    Good variety of food on the menu and tried this Turkish tea just for something different.

    Krystle Hall

  • Künefe

    definitely get the manti and the kunefe!

    Roxanne Wong

  • Saganaki

    The saganaki was also delicious.

    Roxanne Wong

  • Zucchini Fritters

    We had finger food including some beautiful calamari, zucchini fritters and beef sliders.

    Kate Mccormick

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and personalized details that elevate regional dining in Colac

  • Custom Off-Menu Preparation for Milestone Celebrations

    For milestone occasions like Mother's Day, the kitchen accommodates off-menu requests, such as the chef preparing custom sautéed king prawns tailored directly to a guest's favorite dish.

  • Private Heated Marquee Event Service

    Large milestone gatherings are accommodated in a dedicated, heated private marquee that seats 50+ guests, supported by tailored finger-food platters and dedicated hospitality.

  • Gracious Welcome for Late and Casual Drop-Ins

    Arriving road travelers and locals who drop in spontaneously—even in casual workwear—are met with attentive hospitality, making visitors feel welcomed and valued.

  • Traditional Turkish Tea and Regional Dessert Accolades

    Traditional Anatolian hospitality is emphasized with authentic accompaniments, including Turkish tea service and regional dessert specialties like künefe and house-made manti.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on portion sizes, travel timing, and parking for your visit.

  • Plan for Generous Portions and Sharing

    Portions across main courses and platters are substantial and easily split between two lighter eaters; pace your meal by pairing shareable dips or mantı before committing to multiple full mains.

  • Reliable Stop for Late Highway Arrivals

    If arriving late into Colac from a long highway drive or delayed flight, this kitchen remains open later into the evening than typical regional venues, offering a full sit-down dinner.

  • Dedicated Parking Beside Venue

    Convenient parking is situated right beside the restaurant, making pull-ins straightforward for road travelers and family groups arriving by car.

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