Craig's Royal Hotel

Best Known For

Rib of Robbins Island beef for two to share, with Paris potatoes and leek gratin.

Known as Ballarat’s grand dame, the historic Craig’s Royal Hotel on Lydiard Street South presents a diverse collection of restaurants, bars and lounges in a magnificent package of Victorian grandeur. All occasions, from intimate lunches to large-scale functions are catered for, with polished yet friendly service, contemporary menus based on fresh regional produce and four distinctive venues awash with character and ambience. Craig’s Cafe & Larder is an ideal spot to relax with a paper, coffee and hearty country-style meal; while The Gallery’s spacious glass-topped atrium is an ideal setting to enjoy bistro-inspired mains, such as ora King salmon, asparagus and poached hen’s egg, before retiring for a drink in Craig's handsome Foyer Lounge, or atmospheric Bluestone cellar bar.