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Hotel Canberra - Hotel Canberra, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC

Hotel Canberra

4.9
4.9
53 Reviews
$101 and over
Australian

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2 people
8:00 pm
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
With a focus on Victorian food and beverage, we take our guests on an exciting culinary journey. From the simplicity of a slice of locally made passionfruit sponge, through to the intricate plating of our 6 or 8 course degustation menus ($110/$140), we have a deliberate commitment to champion the artisans, farmers, makers and growers of our produce, our wines, beers and spirits.

Our Executive chef Jigs Liwanag brings his global experience, and an innate love for beautiful, honest, contemporary food to the plate. An extensive list of artisan, craft and small batch beverage compliments menus in both the restaurant, bar and cafe.

Just a 300m stroll from the iconic Lake Wendouree, we offer a place to lay your head in our tastefully decorated suites, dining and drinking areas. Award Winning Hotel Canberra is continually evolving into a stunning modern regional hotel, and all within 80 minutes of Melbourne's CBD and not much more than an hour from Tullamarine airport

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Contemporary Asian, Filipino
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 8:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Bar Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0483 124 323
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jigs Liwanag
  • Catering
    Please contact us about external catering
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us about your event
  • Area
    Ballarat
  • Cross Street
    Creswick Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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53 Reviews
  1. MICHAEL

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only reason I gave this restaurant 5 stars is because you can’t give 6. Everything is amazing, but the way they take care of you and the ambiance make this an experience worth every cent. The 6 course degustation was world class. Wow.

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  2. Julie

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always amazing here. Great service and ambiance.

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  3. Jane

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jigs is an artist with food, amazing flavour combinations and truly stunning flavour combinations. Peter is the ultimate host taking care of everything with seamless professionalism. I heartily recommend eating at the Canberra

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  4. Zoe

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High expectations, but delivered one of the best meals I've ever had. At one point, literally drinking the last morsel of jus from the jug, and unashamedly wiping the plate clean. Vesta x Jigs is incredible, and worth the drive to Ballarat to experience. The inimitable @dillonpete is working his butt off to serve you the best of the local best, but rest assured it's not pretentious, it's just simply gorgeous, joyful flavour on every plate. @jhigiboy is an off the charts creative, kind hearted human with an obsession for flavour. His beautiful spirit shines through in every bite, and it's one of life's true pleasures to eat his food. Hearing his inspiration for each course, the joy he finds in cooking carrots in their own juice, and the end result of 'carrot puree on steroids', are just one example of this. Pete's knowledge, wit and extensive connections with local producers and winemakers, adds a special dimension to the meal - sharing from his secret cellar stash and opening your tastebuds to new varieties alike. Core memory created. That lamb will live on in my memory forever. #jus4lyf Well done boys, it's bloody hard work but you're doing something very special. Thank you ✨💕

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  5. Andrea

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional venue, food and service. The stable was the perfect setting for a long summer lunch to celebrate a birthday. Our Melbourne guests were extremely impressed. Well done boys 👏👏

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  6. Ellen

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our degustation dinner. Wonderful, friendly service. Beautiful food. We were celebrating a birthday and extra special effort was made to help us to do. We will be back!

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  7. Kelly Jane

    Adelaide

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    It felt a bit like an MKR experience- good intentions that lack the discipline of an experienced chef.

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  8. Renea

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love Hotel Canberra, the staff, the food and the venue is amazing

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  9. RobinB

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great Sunday brunch for us. Great food, great people and great ambience

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  10. pandy

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Canberra is quite simply the best dining experience in Ballarat. The menu is always exquisitely curated with amazing dishes, matched superbly with interesting Victorian beers and wines. Having dined here on numerous occasions we have never been disappointed. Bravo boys 👏👏

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Hotel Canberra is rated 4.9 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 pm
Google Map for Hotel Canberra

812 Macarthur St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Creswick Road
  • Area
    Ballarat
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 8:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Bar Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Contemporary Asian, Filipino
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jigs Liwanag
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0483 124 323
  • Catering
    Please contact us about external catering
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us about your event
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