SIP CHAMPAGNE BAR
As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, celebrate spring at SIP Champagne Bar. Nestled in the heart of Ballarat, we’re your go-to destination for live music, delicious food, fabulous cocktails and the finest champagne. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out with friends, romantic evening or the perfect venue for your big event, SIP has something for everyone.
A stunning venue for christmas parties, birthdays, corporate functions, date nights and more. With our unique and stylish décor, exceptional service and customisable event packages, we’ll ensure your special occasion is nothing short of spectacular.
Our team is here to help you create unforgettable memories. Bookings are now being taken for our spring events and beyond so get in touch today to reserve your table or event space.
We look forward to serving you every Wednesday and Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday 3pm-late and Sunday 12pm-7pm.
Cheers to a sparkling spring at SIP Champagne Bar! We can’t wait to welcome you and make moment unforgettable.
428a Sturt Street, Ballarat 0493 798 009
hello@sipchampagne.bar www.sipchampagne.bar
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A new Bridge Mall is here – designed for you, your family and our future.
The Bridge Mall redevelopment features:
• A portal view to the Yarrowee, connecting people with the river beneath their feet
• Reflections of our First Nation’s history and culture
• About 20 new short-term car parks for pick-up and drop-off
• Smart lighting on building facades
• Plenty of new seating, gathering spaces and plantings
• Bollards providing easy mall closure for events, markets and performances.
• A shared zone with a 10km/h speed limit noting vehicles must give way to all pedestrians at all times
• Better connections to cycling paths, including the Sturt Street shared path, and
• Improved traffic flow through the Grenville and Sturt Street intersection.
Thank you for continuing to shop and support local. #SHOPTHEBRIDGE
More shops, more opportunities, more reasons to visit!
Scan the QR code for more, or visit shopthebridge.com.au
Don’t miss the market on the first Saturday of each month, from 9am-1pm. Buy direct from the farmers, the bakers, the growers, the makers and more!
15 March – 13 July 2025
Bendigo exclusive from Museo Frida Kahlo
Bendigo International Collections
Image: Frida Kahlo in blue satin blouse, 1939, photograph by Nickolas Muray © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives.
2025 Banco de Mexico Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust.
• Second release adult tickets: $60
• Final release adult tickets: $75
• Free child entry (must be accompanied by an adult)
• Buses from Ballarat, Maryborough, Stawell, Ararat, St Arnaud & Moonambel
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GROW & GROW
Wanting to nurture a few edible plants with your kids?
Both you and the little ones will have loads of fun learning where vegies come from with these super easy indoor planting projects
Top general tips for successful planting projects with kids. Start small and make it fun
Schedule a time to check on the plants each day with the kids and move plants into sunnier or shadier spots as needed
Choose plants that grow fast
We all love a bit of instant gratification and kids can lose interest if things take too long – so start with ultra-quick growers such as sprouts, then move onto rapidly ready vegies such as carrots and radishes
Consider all the senses, from smell to taste and touch
The wider the appeal, the more you’ll catch and hold kids’ interest
Grow things you can eat raw
Microgreens are a great option, as are baby tomatoes, which kids usually love to snack on already
Choose the right tools
Mini tools are best for small hands – as are the right size gardening gloves if need be and moving outdoors – and in particular, invest in a small watering can that the kids can easily handle
Playing house
Kids adore the idea of creating ‘homes’ so a great way to pique their interest in a growing project from the outset is to make a set of special ‘houses’ in which their vegetable garden can live. Even better – make the greenhouse mobile by placing individual plant containers on a trolley.
n Vegetables grow well from seed or seedlings in repurposed plastic milk or juice bottles. Simply cut the tops off the bottles, make four drainage holes in the bottom and fill with potting mix.
n Gather the bottle planters in wooden boxes with frames made from wooden skewers. As the vegetables grow, the frames provide support. And the individual containers ensure that if any individual seedlings don’t survive, they can easily be replaced.
n Placed on a trolley, the entire growing project can be wheeled around to sunnier – or shadier –spots in the house as required.
n Labels are always a good idea as they help keep track of what has been planted where and when. And creating them is a fun side project, too.
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KEIRAN’S VILLAGE BAKEHOUSE
Located in the heart of Ballarat’s North, Keiran’s Village Bakehouse proudly combines the beloved local brands Aussie Oggie Pasty Co. and Brick Lane Bagels.
New for 2025.
On your way to work? Feel like a filled bagel? We are launching at Brick Lane Bagels – Breakfast to go; we will be open from 7:30am Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There will be a range of schmears and breky toppings.
Aussie Oggie – New International Flavours.
As well as our best selling Traditional Cornish Pasties we will have a rotating range of new exotics on the menu. Like Kung Poa Pork, Indonesian Satay, Butter Chicken – these will be available at the farmers markets as well as cold pick up in the shop.
How do you get what you want?
We offer a range of options; find us at a farmers’ market, try Skip, order online (aussieoggie.com or bricklanebagels.net) or call in to the shop.
We take pride in offering Ballarat’s only locally hand crafted boiled and baked bagels and real Traditional Cornish Pasties as well as great gourmet pies and sausage rolls. We are chefs and have honed our craft. The bagels will challenge any in New York and likewise our pasties of those in Cornwall. Come and try!
1/100 Simpson Street, Ballarat North 0418 536 659
eat@aussieoggie.com
www.keiransvillagebakehouse.com.au
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BLACK CAT TRUFFLES BY LIAM DOWNES
Make the most of Winter at Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes!
As we enter the coldest part of the year, warm your weekends up with hearty flavours, truffle hunts and long lunches.
Open Friday to Sunday, we’re offering a range of dining options as well as our extremely popular Winter Truffle Hunts. These hunts allow you to join in the fun of finding our Périgord truffles, before sitting down and enjoying a relaxing meal featuring produce from our very own farm!
This Winter, as well as our lunch truffle hunts, we will also be introducing a ‘Dusk Truffle Hunt’ on Saturday nights followed by dinner in the restaurant. Our brunch menu on Saturdays & Sundays from 9am –11am will continue through winter as well.
We hope to see you all very soon, in the meantime our website has all the details of our winter offerings and is the perfect place to book your Black Cat Truffles experience.
Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes
150 Howards Road, Wattle Flat 0428 035 083 www.blackcattruffles.au
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BOATSHED
Located on the picturesque foreshore of Lake Wendouree in the heart of Ballarat, the Boatshed Restaurant is a sanctuary of fine dining, stunning views and warm hospitality. With its exquisite décor, the restaurant offers a relaxed ambience, making it the ideal spot to indulge in a memorable meal, a fine glass of wine or perhaps a cheeky cocktail.
The Boatshed invites you to dine in style, offering an array of delectable options. Discover exciting new flavours and dishes on the recently updated menu plus fresh takes on your Boatshed favourites. Whether you’re craving a quiet coffee, a delightful dessert or a full-course lunch or dinner, the Boatshed is the place to be.
For those looking to celebrate special moments, the Boatshed is more than just a dining venue –it’s a destination. With breathtaking views of Lake Wendouree as your backdrop, our versatile spaces – including the Waterfront Deck, Lake Edge Patio and the main restaurant – provide the perfect setting for any occasion, from corporate events to intimate personal celebrations.
Coffee – Restaurant – Drinks – Events – Catering.
The Boatshed Restaurant is where unforgettable experiences are created. Come, relax and enjoy the good times by the lake.
Open 7 Days
27A Lake Foreshore, Lake Wendouree 5333 5533
dine@boatshedrestaurant.com.au www.boatshedrestaurant.com.au
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KILDERKIN DISTILLERY
Located in the heart of Ballarat, Kilderkin Distillery is an artisan producer of spirits including the much-loved Larrikin gins, gin liqueurs and Kilderkin whisky. As the first distillery in Ballarat since the 1930s, we blend tradition with innovation to create exceptional spirits – with a story in every sip.
The distillery and adjoining bar are housed in an old warehouse, refurbished into a warm and welcoming space for guests to relax and discover all we have to offer. Beverage options include gin or whisky flights, gin drinks and cocktails, crafts beers, ciders and soft drinks – all of which can be accompanied by a range of food selections including the well-known and much-loved Tim’s Toasties.
As Ballarat’s premier gin and whisky destination, Kilderkin Distillery invites you to experience the essence of our craft and the spirit of our community. Whether you’re a seasoned gin aficionado looking to try your hand at distilling, a curious traveller seeking an authentic taste of Ballarat’s heritage or a local simply after a place to relax and unwind with friends, we welcome you to step through our distillery door and embark on a journey discovering each unique story one sip at a time.
The Distillery Bar is open Thursday 12-5pm, Friday and Saturday 12-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm.
14a Hill Street, Mount Pleasant 0423 000 166
info@kilderkindistillery.com.au www.kilderkindistillery.com.au
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SIP CHAMPAGNE BAR
As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, celebrate spring at SIP Champagne Bar. Nestled in the heart of Ballarat, we’re your go-to destination for live music, delicious food, fabulous cocktails and the finest champagne. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out with friends, a romantic evening or the perfect venue for your next big event, SIP has something for everyone.
A stunning venue for christmas parties, birthdays, corporate functions, date nights and more.
With our unique and stylish décor, exceptional service and customisable event packages, we’ll ensure your special occasion is nothing short of spectacular.
Our team is here to help you create unforgettable memories. Bookings are now being taken for all our spring events and beyond so get in touch today to reserve your table or event space.
We look forward to serving you every Wednesday and Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday 3pm-late and Sunday 12pm-7pm.
Cheers to a sparkling spring at SIP Champagne Bar! We can’t wait to welcome you and make every moment unforgettable.
428a Sturt Street, Ballarat 0493 798 009 hello@sipchampagne.bar www.sipchampagne.bar
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