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The Hydrant Food Hall, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC

The Hydrant Food Hall

4.5
4.5
424 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    3 McKenzie St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350
  • Phone number
    (03) 5303 0548
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00
  • 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

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

The Hydrant Food Hall's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 424 people are saying

The Hydrant Food Hall reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Ballarat

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hydrant Food Hall in Ballarat offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "relaxed and welcoming atmosphere." Known for its "excellent coffee" and "friendly staff," it's perfect for a casual meal or special occasion. While some find it pricey, the quality consistently shines.

424 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Menu variety good, should suit most

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  2. Rhydian

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food looked absolutely delicious! I got the croque madame and it was delightful. Servings are generous and the flavours absolutely pop, the staff was very friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was relaxed and cosy—amazing all around.

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  3. Lisa

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and coffee was amazing here! So good we got an extra take away coffee to go. Staff are friendly. I had the big Pipe and by big they weren't lying about being big, left feeling full and satisfied :) absolutely beautiful place highly recommend.

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  4. Elise

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took our kids her for the famous rainbow pancakes. Food was amazing. Love the vibe in the venue as well.

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  5. Naomi

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was fantastic - very friendly and relaxed. Food was great. Good choice.

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  6. David

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a casual brunch. Staff were efficient and friendly.

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  7. Pollyanna

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 November 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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  8. Emily

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 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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  9. Brett

    Victoria10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 September 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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  10. Katrina

    Victoria1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 25 August 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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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 424 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Hydrant Food Hall

3 McKenzie St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (03) 5303 0548
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00
  • 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
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