Golden City Hotel

A historic main-street pub at 427 Sturt Street, the Golden City Hotel actively bills itself as dog-friendly, with a big verandah and outdoor seating that make it an easy, central stop with a dog.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating and on the large verandah, and the pub says it puts out fresh water for visiting dogs. Indoor dining and bar areas are not dog spaces, so this is an outdoor visit. It is a busy spot, so a socialised dog on a lead handles it best.

Good to know. The kitchen runs a full bistro menu, parmas, burgers, fish and chips, plus breakfast and brunch, with weekday lunch specials. Being right on Sturt Street makes it a convenient break mid-walk.

Getting there. It sits on Sturt Street in the heart of Ballarat Central, with street parking out front and on the side streets, usually paid in business hours. Easy to walk to from the CBD and nearby stays.

Best for a relaxed weekday lunch on the verandah rather than a packed weekend evening. Good for a central pub stop where water is already sorted.

Sources

• The Golden City Hotel - Ballarat Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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