Dining out, events and accommodation in Ballan and Myrniong
Quaint and quirky! Sitting pretty at a short drive from both Ballarat and Melbourne, Ballan and Myrniong have become popular destinations for those out on a weekend drive, offering gorgeous landscapes and great options for sightseeing and dining.
Stroll down Ballan’s historic main street and choose from some great dining options, or check out the local art galleries. Ballan is also host to the famed annual Autumn Festival, along with the Ballan District Vintage Rally.
Just up the highway, Myrniong is home to a significant number of early bluestone buildings, along with two of Moorabool’s most loved venues, The Plough restaurant and St Anne’s Winery.
Truly this section of Moorabool is a daytrippers delight, as evidenced by the large numbers of classic cars which line the main streets every weekend.
Chef-prepared bistro meals in a cosy cottage setting
• Vegetarian options
• BYO
• Starters from $12, Mains from $19
• Breakfast daily, Lunch Wed-Sun, Dinner Fri-Sat
‘50s style burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes
• Vegetarian options
• Not licenced
• Snacks from $5
• Breakfast, Lunch: Wed-Mon
Wine tasting, grazing platters, Pizza Sundays
• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licenced (no BYO)
• Pizzas from $25
• Grazing platters daily, Pizzas Sunday lunch
Modern Australian, Steak
• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $8, Mains from $24
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sat
High quality baked goods, pies, cakes and sandwiches
• Vegetarian options
• Not licenced
• Snacks from $5
• Open Mon-Sat
Coffee, sandwiches, juice, pastries
• Vegetarian and Vegan options
• Not licensed
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sat
Coffee, breakfast, lunch, housemade sweets
• Vegetarian options
• Not licensed
• Pies from $7, Mains from $11
• Breakfast and Lunch: Tues-Sat
Coffee, breakfast, lunch, desserts
• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Snacks from $5, Mains from $11
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sun
Pub classics
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $20
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon – Sun
Coffee, sandwiches, bakery goods
• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Eat in area
• Sandwiches from $5, pies from $4
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sun
Eat & Drink
Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $666 per night (approx)
• Located in Ballan township
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Ducted Gas Heating
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
• From $280 per night (approx)
• Short drive to central Ballan
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Garden views
Two double studio rooms available
• Mon-Wed $150 per room
• Thurs – Sun $200, incl. $50 dining voucher
• Flatscreen TV, tea/coffee
• Private bathroom
Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $141.90 per night (approx)
• Entire unit including kitchenette
• 0.7 km walk to central Ballan
• Overlooking the Werribee River Valley
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• Caravan sites and on-site cabins
• Barbecue facilities and communal laundry
• Adjoins Caledonian Park and Playground
• Short walk to shops and train station
Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
• From $230 per night (approx)
• Entire house plus kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views
Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
• From $230 per night (approx)
• Entire house plus kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views
Sleeps 8, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom
• From $256 per night (approx)
• Entire house plus kitchen
• Close to train station and shops
• Architect designed with garden views
Sleeps 8, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom
• From $121 per night (approx)
• Entire house with full kitchen
• Short walk to central Ballan
• Spacious brick house, great parking and backyard
Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $125 per night (approx)
• Unique housing with camp kitchen
• Gourmet catering experience
• Short drive to Ballan
Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom
• From $212 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views
Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $99 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 5 mins from central Ballan
• Recently renovated, 2 mins from freeway
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $126 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchenette
• 5 mins from central Ballan
• Cosy, 1860s cottage with garden
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $115 per night (approx)
• Fridge and microwave
• 5 mins from central Ballan
• Lovely cosy converted 1914 train carriage
Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
• From $250 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 5 mins from central Ballan
• Beautiful and spacious house on stunning property
Stay
Relive your childhood with nostalgic lollies and old time favourites, or sample some of their 25 – yes, 25! – fabulous ice cream flavours, including seven dairy free and vegan sorbets.
Open daily
Iconic 1864 post and telegraph office which has found a new life as a visual arts gallery and studio space, with a regularly updated collection of paintings and photographic art.
Open Fri-Sun until 3
Handmade products made from Australian sheepskin and other hides, ranging from Ugg boots and moccasins through to soft furnishings, bags and upholstery.
Open Wed-Sun
Visit St Anne’s huge bluestone cellar door inn Myrniong, offering free tastings of their wine range, along with from-the-barrel port sampling.
Open daily
Tranquil mineral spring located on Shaws Road, nearby the beautiful Bostock Reservoir. Includes parking area and picnic tables, overlooking therein branch of the Moorabool River.
Open 24 hours
Active gallery space tucked behind the local hardware store in Ballan featuring regular exhibitions focusing on the work of local artists.
Open Fri-Sun 10 until 3
A super-quirky and iconic presence in Ballan’s Inglis Street, Steptoes is a regular haunt for avid op shoppers from across Victoria.
Open Fri-Sat
Regularly updated assortment of vintage, designer and second-hand clothing, books, shoes and bric-a-brac.
Open Mon-Sat
Quilting, sewing and knitting shop, located in a fabulously decked out former masonic lodge and house.
Open Wed-Sat
Thriving fabric and second-hand store and a hub for lovers of all kinds of craft and vintage items.
Open Wed-Sat
Fresh fruit and veg plus a juice bar and an amazing array of pantry, dairy, breads, pickles and sauces from local producers.
Open daily
One of two Moorabool Art Pathway Program (MAPP) outdoor galleries, a Council initiative showing the work of local artists 24 hours a day.
Open 24 hours
For over 20 years, Sam's Christmas Trees have been supplying gorgeous pine trees which have been carefully pruned throughout their lives for that perfect yuletide look.
Fri - Sun throughout December
See and Do
Join Savoy Opera Company for its double bill performance of Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore with orchestra.
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Local acoustic artists and bands including 100 Years War, Neck Grip, Cop-U-Laters and Cave Canem perform to raise awareness about mental health challenges and suicide.
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Enjoy a night of creativity and indulgence with a Paint & Sip event! Create art, sip your favour drink, and enjoy a gourmet grazing board.
The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.
The Hide + Seek Festival returns for 2024 with a program of music, art, food, and entertaining delights for all ages.
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong on Melbourne Cup Day for freshly made paella, churros, live music, great company and of course… wine!
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
The much-loved annual Drive-In Movie Night comes to Myrniong, where the whole community comes together to support a great cause.
Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Drag Queen, Freida, brings her talent to Myrniong for one night only!
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Phoenix rising is a three-day camping and dance party festival at Phoenix Park in Ballan, run by One Tribe Events and featuring music and dance, workshops, markets, bar, food stalls and chill spaces.
Experienced rock covers band brings a night of party anthems to Ballan’s Commercial Hotel.
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.
St Anne’s are back, bigger and better than ever with their annual Christmas Market!
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.