Roy Hammond is Ballarat’s hidden hospitality hotspot

The Korean-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar is the stuff of dreams.

Hidden down the colourful umbrella bridged Hop Lane in central Ballarat you will find one of the best cocktail experiences in the region. Entering Roy Hammond is an ethereal experience in itself as the overhead theme continues inside with hanging steel cages and flowers in vibrant pink and white, playing into the hospitality haven’s Korean origins. A spirit shelf runs from floor to ceiling behind the bar, lined like a library of storybooks. It’s precisely the point of Roy Hammond, with owner Brian Taylor crafting a space for sharing stories and making memories.

Roy Hammond

WHERE: 24-28 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central

WHEN: MON – WED 3PM – 11PM, THURS 12PM – 11PM, FRI- SAT 12PM – 12AM, SUN 12PM – 9PM

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The setting transports you to the enchanting streets of Asia, where fusion street food is the focus. Hop between countries on a cuisine adventure that takes you from South Korea through the tantalising tasting of their crispy Korean Fried chicken and onto Vietnam with their delectable Bahn Mi and Bao Buns a plenty. Jump across to Japan for the Gyoza inspired Dumplings share plates and Cured King Fish Sashimi. 

Weekly specials are on offer and get some bang for your buck with their Feed Me Menu. At $59 per person, allow the chef to take you on a culinary journey. You’ll indulge in five courses of Roy Hammond’s most famous dishes selected by their renowned chefs including dessert.

Pairing impeccably with the leading meal is the hero companion in the form of liquid gold. With a wide array of spirits from across the globe, including a staggering selection of more than 100 gins, the drinks menu is designed to elevate the palette of the Asian fusion food. They have nine G&T’s on offer using fellow Ballarat hospitality gem, Grainery Lane’s distillery flagship range. The namesake, Roy’s G&T is a winner for its delicate blend of Grainery Lane London Dry Gin, Fever Tree Indian tonic, lemon, dried juniper berries, and rosemary, whilst the sweetness of the Lychee’s Lift is a regular favourite. An extensive margarita menu, cocktail curation, including mocktails, and Roy’s Spritz showcase the spirit selection, with names nodding to pop culture moments such as the 50 Shades of Elderflower, Mother of Dragons and Strawberry Fields. Wine, tap beer and whiskey round out the offering.

Roy Hammond is a destination dining experience, built with one intention – to bring people together over stories and succulent food.

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