The Hydrant Food Hall

4.5

417 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern Australian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Neighborhood 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 5303 0548
Website
http://www.thehydrant.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3 McKenzie St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350
Neighborhood
Ballarat
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.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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!

What 417 people are saying

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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Ballarat
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hydrant Food Hall delights with "amazing service," "great food," and "delicious coffee." Ideal for family outings and business meetings, it offers a spacious venue and a friendly atmosphere. While some note occasional delays, the in-house roasted coffee and diverse menu make it a "go-to" for locals.

417 Reviews

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Pollyanna
Victoria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 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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Emily
Melbourne
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 1, 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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Brett
Victoria
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 21, 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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Katrina
Victoria
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 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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OpenTable Diner
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The coffee is amazing, the food delicious and the staff are all very friendly and professional. I would recommend this cafe to anyone who wants good service, food & beverages. Being a local, this is a go to for me and my friends. Well worth a visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious coffee and food. We had the breakfast board and it was amazing!
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Brett
Victoria
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a great meal at this venue a big thank you to the owners
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Perfect for business meetings or breakfast/lunch with the family. Staff always friendly and food and coffee A+. Their in-house roasted coffee beans are our go-to for our home coffee machine. The best!
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service great food the kids loved the rainbow pancakes and our breakfast was delicious will recommend to our friends and family and we will be regulars
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ElishaV
Victoria
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was great, coffee was good but it took some time for the food to come out and there were only 2 other tables. Staff were friendly and the fire in the background was nice but a little cool in temperature to dine in.
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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 417 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3 McKenzie St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ballarat
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thehydrant.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 5303 0548

The Hydrant Food Hall

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch

Menu

What 417 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Hydrant Food Hall offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Hydrant Food Hall restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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