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Oscar's Hotel & Cafe Bar

18 Doveton St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 52 people

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Find Oscar's Hotel & Cafe Bar

18 Doveton St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

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+61 3 5331 1451
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Oscar's Hotel & Cafe Bar

Set in an Art Deco building in central Ballarat, this boutique hotel combines plush rooms with a lively cafe-bar and sunlit atrium. Upstairs delivers exceptionally comfortable beds for quiet overnight stays; downstairs serves everything from crisp-skinned Atlantic salmon and tagliatelle to light poke bowls. Patrons gather for weekend brunches over well-crafted cocktails, book out the atrium for private milestones, or unwind with an oat milk latte.

  • Central lodging and dining: Boutique rooms offer plush beds and quiet stays right in central Ballarat, steps from the on-site cafe-bar.
  • Atrium celebrations: A dedicated events venue suited for milestones and receptions, complete with generous shared platters.
  • Tailored hospitality: Attentive kitchen service easily accommodates vegan and gluten-free diets, plus custom requests like large-print menus.
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Reasons to Choose Oscar's Hotel & Cafe Bar

Why guests choose Oscar's Hotel & Cafe Bar for central lodging, dining, and milestone events

  • Restful and Central Lodging

    Guests enjoy restful lodging in stylish, quiet rooms featuring notably comfortable beds in the heart of Ballarat.

    The standout for me was definitely the bed and pillows — easily some of the best I’ve ever slept on.

    Craig Templeman

  • Attentive Dietary Accommodation

    The kitchen accommodates diverse dietary preferences with dedicated care, serving well-crafted gluten-free, vegan, and lighter dishes.

    Great gluten free and vegan options. They took great care to ensure my breakfast met my dietary needs.

    meredith huggins

  • Stress-Free Celebration Hosting

    Hosts experience complete peace of mind knowing the dedicated team ensures private functions and milestone celebrations proceed flawlessly.

    Throughout the reception they were completely on top of everything, which allowed us to relax and simply enjoy the celebration with our family and friends.

    Angelica Neville

  • Uplifting and Caring Hospitality

    Weary travelers receive genuine warmth and care, feeling truly looked after from the moment they step through the door.

    I hadn’t eaten since breakfast and they insisted on making me a couple of fabulous sandwiches which they brought up to my room. It was a truly uplifting reception and I was very grateful.

    Zalie Cranwell

  • Seamless Group Events in the Atrium

    Milestone celebrations benefit from smooth coordination and a striking atrium setting that elevates group gatherings.

    Everything in the lead up with the booking and organisation was really smooth, and on the night was even smoother.

    Emily

  • Generous Feasts for Gatherings

    Groups and celebrations are treated to generous dining portions and dedicated service where guests are kept thoroughly satisfied.

    People were saying the food just kept coming and everyone left with full stomachs and very happy hearts.

    Angelica Neville

Signature bistro dishes and guest favourites

  • Atlantic Salmon

    try the Atlantic Salmon you will be shocked, pure class

    Michael Di Federico

  • Chicken and Pumpkin Tagliatelle

    Succulent chicken, lovely silky pasta and delicious flavour.

    Jane Kiefel

  • Margherita Pizza

    My partner ordered the Margherita pizza, which was light, fresh, and full of flavour.

    Shelley Ward

  • Warm Chicken Salad

    The warm chicken salad was excellent.

    Ronny Putnins

Other favorites

Specialty beverages and daytime cafe drinks

  • Cocktails

    The cocktails were excellent, well-made and thoughtfully presented.

    Amilliah

  • Coffee

    oh and the coffee is 10/10

    Michael Di Federico

  • Oat Milk Latte

    Breakfast the next morning and oat milk latte also recommended.

    Zalie Cranwell

  • Flat White Coffee

    My flat white coffee was perfect.

    Red Shelly

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitalities and personalized guest accommodations that elevate stays and celebrations.

  • Personalized Large-Print Menu

    The team proactively printed a customized large-print menu for a returning guest with low vision based on previous feedback.

  • Late-Arrival Room Delivery

    When a guest arrived late at 9pm exhausted and hungry from hospital travels, staff insisted on preparing sandwiches and bringing them straight to the room.

  • Attentive Dietary Customization

    Chefs and kitchen staff specifically cater to extensive personal dietary needs with dedicated gluten-free and vegan preparation.

  • Curated In-Room T2 Teas

    In-room tea setups include good quality T2 teabags for guests staying in the boutique rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can dietary requirements like gluten-free and vegan be accommodated?

Yes, staff accommodate various dietary requirements, with gluten-free and vegan options available for meals including breakfast and functions.

Where can you park when visiting Oscar's?

While midday street parking near the hotel can be difficult, visitors note convenient parking is available across the road at the Target parking centre.

Is Oscar's suitable for large group gatherings and private functions?

Yes, Oscar's offers spaces suitable for large group bookings and milestones, including private gatherings in the atrium space and wedding receptions, and accommodates group split payments.

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