Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

The Park Hotel Ballarat

1615 Sturt St, Alfredton VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 74 people

Updated

Find The Park Hotel Ballarat

1615 Sturt St, Alfredton VIC 3350, Australia

Directions ↗
+61 3 5334 1470
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Book Now

About The Park Hotel Ballarat

The Park Hotel Ballarat delivers hearty bistro cooking in a refreshed local pub without a single pokie machine in sight. Gather around family-sized tables while the kids burn energy across indoor and outdoor play spaces. Longtime patrons single out the scotch fillet with chips and seasoned vegetables, tender brisket burgers, and classic parmas served alongside tank beer drawn through overhead copper pipes. Out back, the enclosed beer garden features real lawn, heating for cooler evenings, and a massive screen showing live sports—with dogs welcome to join by walking through the sports bar.

  • No Poker Machines: The pub operates completely pokie-free across all its bar, alfresco, and dining rooms.
  • Dedicated Kids' Play Areas: Indoor and outdoor playgrounds keep children entertained steps away from family-sized dining tables.
  • Dog-Friendly Fenced Beer Garden: Leashed dogs can access the fully fenced rear outdoor lawn directly through the sports bar.
RestaurantRestaurantBar

What's On at The Park Hotel Ballarat

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Diners Choose The Park Hotel Ballarat

From family-friendly play facilities to dog-friendly gardens and live sports, here is what sets The Park Hotel apart.

  • Play areas and spacious family seating

    The bistro is equipped with family-sized seating and designated indoor and outdoor playgrounds to keep young children entertained during meals.

    inside and outdoor play areas for grandchildren

    Neil Maher

  • Welcoming multi-generational gatherings

    Large group tables and dedicated dining rooms allow extended families and party gatherings to enjoy meals together comfortably.

    separate rooms for larger groups outside dining

    Cheryl Robins

  • A refreshingly pokie-free pub environment

    Unlike many regional hotels, the venue is completely pokie-free, preserving a relaxed, community pub atmosphere.

    There are no pokies, and isn't that refreshing.

    Glenn Turnley

  • Live sports on massive screens

    Sports fans can catch major games and races across massive displays positioned throughout the venue and alfresco areas.

    Massive TV screen for sporting coverage.

    Cheryl Robins

  • Fully fenced dog-friendly outdoor dining

    Guests can dine outdoors with their dogs in an accommodating, fully enclosed outdoor space accessed directly through the sports bar.

    dog friendly outside! We were allowed to bring the dog through the sports bar to the fully fenced outdoor area at the back.

    AJ Johnston

  • Heated alfresco beer garden and lawn

    An open-air beer garden featuring natural grass and covered alfresco heating caters to outdoor gatherings in any season.

    There is a good sized beer garden with real grass and what is best described as an alfresco space

    Glenn Turnley

Hearty pub classics and bistro favourites enjoyed across our family dining spaces and alfresco areas

  • Steak Sandwich

    The Park Hotel is a comfortable hotel for a amazing Parma and Steak Sandwich and a cold beer.

    Danny Illingworth

  • Scotch Fillet Steak

    I had the scotch fillet steak with chips and veges. The serving was generous and the steak was cooked perfectly and deliciously seasoned

    Dane De Jager

  • Parma

    best parma I've had in ballarat so full so satisfying

    Luke Calvert

  • Brisket Burger

    Husband ordered the brisket burger and the meat was incredible quality, so tender and melt in the mouth, and paired nicely with the rest of the burger toppings.

    mel

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and attentive hospitality that elevate your bistro visit

  • Proactive Service Recovery

    When delays occur, staff take proactive initiative by offering a complimentary drink without patrons needing to ask.

  • Thoughtful Allergy Care

    Hospitality team provides attentive care for severe anaphylaxis risks, creating a safe dining environment for guests with allergies.

  • Thoughtful Pet Hospitality

    Staff actively accommodate four-legged guests by delivering fresh water directly to outdoor tables in the fully fenced rear area.

  • Attentive Sports Bar Hosting

    Floor managers personally check in with viewing tables to adjust live broadcast coverage on the big screens to guests' preferences.

Before you head over

Helpful advice on reservations, parking, and outdoor access for an easy visit.

  • Book Ahead for Busy Weekend Nights

    Weekends and peak dinner services can get quite crowded, so call ahead to reserve a table—especially if you need family-sized seating near the play spaces.

  • Plan Your Parking Options

    Street and front spots can fill up quickly during peak hours; guests note nearby spaces right next door provide an easy alternative.

  • Access the Rear Garden with Your Dog

    If bringing a dog, you can walk through the sports bar straight to the secure, fully fenced outdoor garden area at the back.

Explore more places in Melbourne

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Melbourne.

More in Alfredton

Keep exploring this neighbourhood.

Discover more in Melbourne

Explore another side of the city's food and drink.

Browse all Melbourne venues