Cobb’s Coffee
2 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat
A central coffee stop at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard streets.
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Cafés
The B Town Eatery Cafe
12 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Breakfast, lunch and coffee in the former Conder’s Milk Bar location.
The Salty Sparrow Cafe
105 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat
A café on Lydiard Street North, handy for a central-city wander.
Bakeries
1816 Bakehouse
18 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat
Hand-shaped sourdough, house-made pastries, pies and filled sandwiches.
Golden Nugget Bakery
1117 Sturt Street, Ballarat
The Sturt Street bakery branch offers eat-in, takeaway and drive-through service.
La Miette Patisserie
611 Main Road, Golden Point
House-made sweet pastries, cakes and locally roasted Enga coffee.
Restaurants
Restaurant Lola
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat
European-inspired seasonal dining at The Provincial Hotel.
Babae at Hotel Vera
710 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Seasonal tasting menus within Hotel Vera. Bookings through the restaurant.
Roy Hammond
24–28 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat
Asian-inspired shared plates and a cocktail bar in central Ballarat.
Pubs & bars
Hop Temple
24 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat
A laneway bar reached through Hop Lane off Armstrong Street North.
Aunty Jacks
315–317 Mair Street, Ballarat
A Mair Street venue with its own locally brewed beer.
The Munster Arms Hotel
10 Victoria Street, Ballarat
An Irish pub on Victoria Street, near Bakery Hill.
Pizza
Jaani Street Food
807 Sturt Street, Ballarat
A Sturt Street option for a pizza night. Check its current menu before ordering.
Venti8pizzeria
3/100 Simpson Street, Ballarat
A neighbourhood pizza option on Simpson Street.
Soldiers Woodfired Pizzeria Ballarat
451 Doveton Street North, Ballarat
Wood-fired pizza on Doveton Street North.
Florists
Jenny Burke Florist
613 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Flowers, gifts and arrangements from a central Sturt Street florist.
Gardenia Magnifica Florist
74 Main Road, Ballarat
A Main Road florist for your next flower enquiry.
Stems Flower Market
7 Mair Street East, Ballarat
A flower shop on Mair Street East. Contact the shop for current availability.
Bookshops
Collins Booksellers Ballarat on Lydiard
22 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat
A central bookshop to pair with a wander along Lydiard Street.
Everybody Knows Books
10 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Secondhand books alongside new titles from local independent authors.
That Little Bookshop
819 Doveton Street North, Ballarat
A secondhand bookshop on Doveton Street North.
Gifts & homewares
The Foundry
411 Mair Street, Ballarat
A Mair Street stop for gifts and homewares.
Hattie and the Wolf
202 South Street, Ballarat
Artisanal gifts, fashion, hampers and homewares, with items for children too.
The Ballarat Imaginarium
119a Sturt Street, Ballarat
Local art, books and music alongside gifts, toys and art materials.
Hair salons
EVE Salon
514 Mair Street, Ballarat
Hair extensions, cuts and styling at a Mair Street salon.
Aurum Salon Hair and Beauty
19 Dana Street, Ballarat
Haircuts, colour and beauty services. Enquire about appointment availability.
Hair On Sturt
1207 Sturt Street, Ballarat
A Sturt Street hair salon with direct appointment enquiries.
Mechanics
Ultra Tune Ballarat
210 Mair Street, Ballarat
A central workshop for vehicle servicing and repair enquiries.
COOTA Automotive Services
107 Mair Street East, Ballarat
An automotive workshop on Mair Street East.
First Choice Automotive Ballarat
Unit 3/888 Humffray Street South, Ballarat
A local mechanic on Humffray Street South. Enquire for work suited to your vehicle.
Plumbers
Ballarat Blockages & Plumbing
Wendouree · servicing Ballarat
Blocked drains, hot water, gas work and general plumbing maintenance.
Sleep’s Plumbing
13 Butt Street, Ballarat
A long-established plumbing business serving the Ballarat community.
Ballarat Essential Plumbing
10 Daveyduke Drive, Mitchell Park
Domestic and commercial plumbing, including heating and cooling services.
Electricians
Buggzys Electrical & Air Conditioning
Servicing Ballarat and surrounds
Residential electrical and split-system air-conditioning services.
AdvancedOne Electrical
Servicing Ballarat
A Ballarat electrical business. Contact the team to discuss your project.
Hud Elec Ballarat
Servicing Ballarat
A local electrician listed on Google Maps. Enquire directly about scope and availability.
Accountants
PPT
20 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat
Accounting, tax planning and business advisory services.
MOR Accountants
Corner Dana and Dawson streets, Ballarat
Tax, accounting and business advice. Part of the MOR group.
TRG Accountants
1220 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Accounting, business consulting and tax management.
Financial advisers
Finspective
97 Mair Street East, Ballarat East
Financial advice with local appointments, alongside accounting and mortgage broking.
Heinz & Partners Financial Services
Ground floor, 1220 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Financial planning including superannuation and investment portfolio planning.
MOR Financial Planners
Corner Dana and Dawson streets, Ballarat
Financial planning within the MOR group.
Finance brokers
Resolve Finance – Ballarat Central
Ballarat Central · appointments by arrangement
Mortgage and finance broking for home, construction and business lending.
Mortgage Choice – Stephen Britton & team
Servicing Ballarat and surrounds
Home loan and refinancing assistance from the local Mortgage Choice team.
Ballarat Lending Centre
75 Mair Street, Ballarat
Mortgage broking and lending enquiries for home buyers and property investors.
LAWYERS & CONVEYANCERS
Conveyancers
Ballarat Conveyancing
Lynns Chambers, 26 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat
Conveyancing assistance for property purchases and sales.
Haines Conveyancing
721 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Property conveyancing with a Ballarat office and a Bacchus Marsh presence.
Eureka Conveyancing
Ballarat · contact the team for appointments
Property purchases, sales, ownership transfers and subdivisions. Now merged with Skilled Conveyancing.
LAWYERS & CONVEYANCERS
Wills & estates
Nevetts Lawyers
17 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat
Wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration.
Heinz Law
6 Dawson Street North, Ballarat
Legal assistance with wills, estates and probate.
Curwen Walker Lawyers
31 Lyons Street North, Ballarat
Wills and estate law services, alongside property and family law.
LAWYERS & CONVEYANCERS
Family law
Magpie Family Law
Suite 21, 17 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat · by arrangement
Legal assistance with property settlements, financial agreements, divorce and financial negotiations.
Publisher-affiliated business.
BJT Legal
38 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat
Family law services covering separation, parenting and financial or property matters.
Ballarat Lawyers
721 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Family law advice and representation in Ballarat and the surrounding region.
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We include three listings in each of 18 categories. Our original listings considered Google Maps scores and review counts alongside location, category fit and variety. The professional services additions are based on published business information and service coverage; no Google score is claimed where one has not been checked. Listings are presented by category, not ranked. This is a starting selection, not a complete census or a claim that these are Ballarat’s three best businesses.
Ratings and counts were checked on Google Maps on 25 September 2026. They are dated snapshots, not live feeds. Follow each Maps link for current reviews, opening hours and directions. Business websites provide additional information where linked; hours, services and addresses can change.
No business paid for inclusion. Magpie Family Law is a publisher-affiliated business, as disclosed on its listing. Some groups offer several services and may appear through separate business divisions. We have not visited or tested every business, and Google reviews are customer opinions, not our endorsement or a check of trade qualifications. Confirm suitability, availability and quotes directly with the business.
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