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Meigas

33 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 8 people

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33 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

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+61 3 5331 9444
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Meigas

This rustic Ballarat taberna delivers genuine Spanish regional cooking built for generous, unhurried sharing. Plates flow steadily from the kitchen, starting with complimentary bread and house olives before moving into sizzling earthenware crocks of gambas al pil pil and tender beef cheek over airy mash. Long tables fill quickly with jugs of sangria and groups settling into the chef's banquet or timing their drinks around the paella—built fresh to order in wide pans and brought steaming to the table.

  • Fresh Made-to-Order Paella: Prepared fresh to order in wide pans, requiring a 40- to 45-minute cook time that rewards unhurried tables.
  • Feed Me Chef's Banquet: A multi-course kitchen selection that takes the guesswork out of ordering across the tapas menu.
  • Table Starters on Arrival: Every table starts with complimentary crusty bread and olives as soon as guests are seated.
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Why Dine at Meigas

Discover why locals and travelers choose Meigas for authentic tapas, made-to-order paella, and effortless group feasts.

  • Effortless 'Feed Me' Chef Banquet

    Guests can bypass the menu selection process with the multi-course 'feed me' sharing banquet, delivering a generous progression of house favorites and surprising dishes straight to the table.

    We chose the “just feed me” option and each dish brought to us was absolutely sensational.

    Liz Kidson

  • Made-to-Order Paella Pans

    Authentic paella is prepared fresh to order in dedicated pans with a 40- to 45-minute cook time, rewarding guests who put their rice orders in upon seating with vibrant, layered flavors.

    The paella has a wait time of 45mins so definitely order as soon as you sit down. It was worth the wait and delicious!!!!

    michelle.in_melb_ guide

  • Authentic Regional Taberna Experience

    From complimentary warm bread and olive oil on arrival to Galician octopus and vibrant taberna decor, the venue recreates genuine regional Spanish dining culture in central Ballarat.

    It truly felt like an authentic Spanish dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something special in Ballarat!

    Lingfeng Liu

  • Destination Dining for Date Nights

    Memorable regional tapas like sizzling Gambas al Pil Pil, Jamón Croquetas, and tender pork create an immersive destination meal for couples traveling for date nights and romantic dinners.

    The gambas pil pil was perfect, exactly like(if not better) than any we’ve had in Spain.

    Jo Nelson

  • Celebratory Feasts for Milestone Groups

    Generous sharing plates, steady course timing from the kitchen, and shared jugs of fruity sangria make large family gatherings and milestone birthday celebrations effortless.

    Every time a dish landed on the table, conversation stopped immediately — not out of awkwardness, but because everyone was too busy saying “wow” and diving in..

    Sammy Brown

  • Convivial Group Gatherings Over Sangria

    Long communal tables, a warm room ambiance, and complimentary bread and olives welcome groups of friends to gather over drinks and shared bites.

    Cozy, perfect for gathering with friends, chill over a drinks.

    Herin

Most popular tapas, paellas, and tasting banquets

  • Paella Mixta

    The Paella Mixta was absolutely delicious — perfectly cooked with rich flavors and generous portions of seafood and meat.

    Lingfeng Liu

  • Feed Me Banquet

    Honestly, the feed me banquet was awesome and great value.

    Lannie N

  • Gambas al Pil Pil

    The gambas pil pil was perfect, exactly like(if not better) than any we’ve had in Spain.

    Jo Nelson

  • Croquetas de Jamón

    the ham croquetas are delicious

    Nancy

Other favorites

Desserts, sides, drinks, and starters to round out your meal

  • Sangria

    along with a huge jug of flavourful sangria.

    Jo Leahy (Australia Our Way)

  • Crema Catalana

    hands down the best Crema Catalana I’ve ever had. Silky, rich, and perfectly balanced.

    Lingfeng Liu

  • Broccolini

    Oh! Also try their broccolini, this also amazingly delicious.

    Herin

  • Complimentary Olives and Bread

    loved the complimentary olives and bread - just like you would get in Spain!

    Erica Sundrop

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and culinary traditions that define dining at Meigas

  • Complimentary Table Bread & Olives

    Guests are welcomed upon arrival with complimentary fresh bread, olives, and table olive oil to begin their meal in traditional Spanish fashion.

  • Made-to-Order Paella Cooked From Scratch

    Paella is cooked fresh to order in traditional pans, with staff advising diners of the 40- to 45-minute cook time so tapas and wine can be enjoyed concurrently.

  • Curated 'Feed Me' Kitchen Banquet

    The kitchen curates a multi-course surprise banquet featuring popular tapas and house specialties, allowing guests to dine without navigating menu choices.

  • Personalized Galician Off-Menu Hospitality

    The kitchen owner and team accommodate guests with personalized off-menu Galician specialties and native Spanish conversation for visitors seeking traditional regional dishes.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, paella wait times, and starter pacing for your visit

  • Book Well in Advance

    The dining room fills quickly even on weeknights, making advance reservations essential to secure a table.

  • Order Paella Immediately

    Freshly prepared paella requires a minimum 40- to 45-minute cooking time for at least two people, so place this dish first and enjoy tapas while it cooks.

  • Pace the Complimentary Starter

    Tables receive complimentary bread and olives at the start; pace yourself and save extra bread to dip into hot sauces like gambas al pil pil.

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