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The Hydrant Food Hall, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC

The Hydrant Food Hall

4.5
4.5
417 Reviews
$A40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
We are situated in a heritage laneway warehouse within the CBD of Ballarat, an easy seven minute walk from the train station. Find us tucked away in the nook of McKenzie Street.

The large open space indoors with natural skylights, indoor plants, wood fire and air con creates a relaxed vibe. The outdoor dining space under the umbrellas lends itself to feel glorious yet secluded as you look up the laneway to the hustle of Ballarats' streets. Taste a classic menu with a twist offering an all day breakfast and lunch.

We are proud to use local flavours and produce from the region alongside our house roasted coffee.

We have easy access for prams and wheelchairs, and can cater for dietary requirements with our versatile menu.

Immerse yourself in a piece of Ballarat history, taking a moment to admire the restoration of the building from the early 50’s with the original sprinkler system on display.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 5303 0548
  • Website
    http://www.thehydrant.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    3 McKenzie St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350
  • Neighbourhood
    Ballarat
  • Parking details
    Parking is available along the streets at either end of McKenzie St. Armstrong and Doveton Streets have free parking available for the first hour or paid accordingly for every hour after that.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Never has there been a more heavenly alliance than delicious food and unlimited drinks. Under the festoon lights, with the sounds coming from the open kitchen, and the aroma of our roasting coffee beans, our Bottomless brunch is the perfect scene for intimate birthday celebrations, catchups with old friends or "just because" its a fun way to fill your tummy, especially on the weekend. So what are you waiting for? Hit up the group chat, rally the troops and book a table today!
    Bottomless Brunch photo

Menu

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What 417 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Ballarat

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hydrant Food Hall delights with "amazing service," "great food," and "delicious coffee." Ideal for family outings and business meetings, it offers a spacious venue and a friendly atmosphere. While some note occasional delays, the in-house roasted coffee and diverse menu make it a "go-to" for locals.

417 Reviews

  1. Pollyanna

    Victoria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food, everyone was happy with their order. Plenty of room to take small children too.

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  2. Emily

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful breakfast at the hydrant, well priced, great coffee, good menu selection, polite service

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  3. Brett

    Victoria

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place meals were slow to come out but overall very nice

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  4. Katrina

    Victoria

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Was disappointed food was average… poached eggs were hard… The waiters were overworked and kept apologising which was not there fault however after waiting 70 minutes 3 out of the booking of 4 got their meal and then another 15 minutes the other meal come out… the waiters were extremely apologetic again for the delays etc and we commented on the venue being understaffed etc she then explained they were down one chef due to illness… perhaps this could have been mentioned at the time of ordering to lower our expectations… Also it was extremely noisy not sure how you get around this but I would not recommend this venue if you were looking for a relaxed sunday morning breakfast

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The coffee is amazing, the food delicious and the staff are all very friendly and professional. I would recommend this cafe to anyone who wants good service, food & beverages. Being a local, this is a go to for me and my friends. Well worth a visit.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious coffee and food. We had the breakfast board and it was amazing!

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  7. Brett

    Victoria

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great meal at this venue a big thank you to the owners

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Perfect for business meetings or breakfast/lunch with the family. Staff always friendly and food and coffee A+. Their in-house roasted coffee beans are our go-to for our home coffee machine. The best!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service great food the kids loved the rainbow pancakes and our breakfast was delicious will recommend to our friends and family and we will be regulars

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  10. ElishaV

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great, coffee was good but it took some time for the food to come out and there were only 2 other tables. Staff were friendly and the fire in the background was nice but a little cool in temperature to dine in.

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FAQs

The Hydrant Food Hall offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 5303 0548.

The Hydrant Food Hall is rated 4.5 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Hydrant Food Hall

3 McKenzie St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Ballarat
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available along the streets at either end of McKenzie St. Armstrong and Doveton Streets have free parking available for the first hour or paid accordingly for every hour after that.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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