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How we read reviews →Ballarat's gold-rush speakeasy, with an in-house gin still, a secret bar and cocktails locals rank with Melbourne's best.
Opulent 1890s-Gatsby-meets-speakeasy decor, chandeliers, hanging greenery and a heritage brass still, sophisticated enough for a special night, though weekend crowds can push the music and noise up.
An in-house gin distillery with tasting paddles and weekend gin-blending classes, a secret bar and lounge hidden behind a concealed door, and the Sunday 'G&Tea' high-tea-meets-gin-pairing experience.
Not tied to a single heritage cuisine. The drawcard is the in-house gin distillery and gold-rush-era Ballarat setting, with a share-plate menu spanning Japanese, Southeast Asian and modern European influences.
Share-plate food is seen as good value for the quality, but drinks are a genuine splurge. Reviewers agree the strong, well-crafted cocktails justify the price, while a few found seafood dishes underwhelming for the cost.
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