The George Hotel
Historic Ballarat's number one place to dine, stay, celebrate and connect.
Dine, Stay, Celebrate & Connect.
Since 1854, this corner of Lydiard Street has always been the place to gather.
The George Hotel has been part of Ballarat's story since the gold rush days — one of the city's oldest licensed hotels, and still one of its liveliest. Behind our heritage facade on Lydiard Street North, you'll find boutique accommodation, a handful of distinct bars and dining spots, and event spaces built for everything from a quiet catch-up to a full-blown celebration.
Your next function
From boardroom meetings to milestone birthdays, engagement parties to full wedding receptions, The George has a space to suit. Our function rooms combine the character of a 19th-century building with all the practical extras your event needs — flexible layouts, in-house catering and beverage packages, and a team that knows how to make the day run smoothly.
Options include:
Private dining rooms — ideal for intimate celebrations and special-occasion dinners
The Boardroom — a smart, well-equipped space for corporate meetings and training days
Larger function rooms — perfect for weddings, milestone celebrations and corporate events, with capacity to suit groups large and small
The Lane precinct — a versatile, character-filled setting for more relaxed or informal gatherings
Whatever you're planning, our events team will work with you to get the details right — because at The George, we know a great event starts with people who genuinely care about getting it right.
Get in touch with our events team to start planning your day.
What's on at The George
Dine at The George
The George Bistro
With a menu filled with contemporary dishes and your classic pub favourites, The George Hotel bistro is the perfect place to dine with friends and family.
Enjoy a delicious night out in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
The Bistro is open for dinner Wednesday-Saturday from 5pm-8:30pm
The Lane
The Lane Cafe is a modern city style venue full of energy and passion.
This walk up street cafe offers locals and visitors the choice to either eat in or grab a coffee or lunch on the run.
Open 7 days from 8am serving all day breakfast & lunch from 11:30am as well as a delicious cabinet offering
Weekdays
Express Lunch
Your choice of;
- Vegetarian Curry
- Chicken Curry
- Soup of the day
Available for pre-order & ready in 15 minutes or less
$12
Winter Wednesdays
Roast of the Day
With a complimentary beer, wine, or Soft Drink.
$28
Wednesday & Thursday
$10 Guinness &
2 for 1 Cocktails
Enjoy a pint of Guinness for only $10 or choose from our 2 for 1 Cocktails every Wednesday & Thursday!
$10
Thursday Night
Scotch & Shiraz
Our premium $35 scotch fillet with a $5 glass of Shiraz upgrade.
Available
5:30pm - 8:30pm
$40
Wednesday & Saturday
Happy Hour
Wed, Thurs, & Fridays
3:00pm-6:00pm
Saturdays
9:00pm - 10:30pm
$7 wine, beer, or basic spirits
Friday & Saturday
Bottomless Drinks &
Wood-Fired Pizza
Enjoy our signature wood-fired pizzas and free flowing tap beer and wine between 5:00pm - 7:00pm every Friday and Saturday.
Bookings essential
90 MINUTE SEATING
$59 basic DRINKS
$89 premium DRINKS
Sunday Lunch Deal
Kids Eat Free
Kids meal free with any main meal purchase - 11:30am-2:30pm.
Available Sundays in The Lane.
free
Accommodation in Central Ballarat
Heritage character, modern comfort.
Our rooms sit above the bustle of Lydiard Street, offering a peaceful retreat after a day exploring Ballarat. Choose from Studio and Standard rooms or our self-contained One Bedroom Suites on the second storey, several with access to the hotel's iconic balcony — the perfect spot for a morning coffee or an evening wind-down overlooking one of Australia's finest heritage streetscapes.
Every room is designed with both leisure and business travellers in mind, featuring:
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Cable TV and movie channels
Comfortable, quality bedding
On-site parking
You're also just a short stroll from Her Majesty's Theatre, the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat Town Hall and the city's best shopping and dining — so whatever brings you to town, you're perfectly placed to enjoy it.
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Contact us
Our front desk is attended from 8am to 4pm daily.
Address
27 Lydiard Street North,
Ballarat VIC 3350
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