The Main Bar in Ballarat, Victoria | Performance & event venue

The Main Bar

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 439 311 668

Address: 26 Main Road 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.mainbarballarat.com

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• Live music venue

25.01.2022 Look out. The Ballarat Ska Union on our Outdoor Stage Sat 19th Dec. At this stage it's Sold Out, but keep an eye on our page for some extra tickets to be released later in the week, once the weather clears our passage...

25.01.2022 One of the surplus tables from inside becoming the Bar top in the back bar. I'm busy getting ready to return better than ever.

24.01.2022 Snow business happening just yet .We are reopening on Thursday November 5th. In the meantime some exciting developments are underfoot.

24.01.2022 Looking forward to this one, better get your tickets.

22.01.2022 Ready to bake, warm bread and good news are on the horizon.

20.01.2022 Penny Nulty is returning to The Main Bar with her band. Fri 4th December on our Outdoor Stage (weather permitting) Tickets on sale: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/penny-the-flat-caps-at-the-

20.01.2022 The Main Bar is closed tonight,Wednesday. And opens at 6.00 Thursday to Saturday. And no, we are not pulling the Bar out , it's an old photo of it going together

19.01.2022 Thank you to all our customers over the last 6 weeks during our re-opening! We're now taking a break until Wed 13th January. (Ticket Holders only for our Sold Out New Year's Eve Extravaganza with Motor City Sounds and Geoffrey Williams) We're looking forward to more great nights featuring live music in the New Year - Jan and Feb shows announced here soon.

19.01.2022 FRI MAR 5 - Broad Arrows on the Outdoor Stage at The Main Bar Alt/Country, Folk, Blues and Americana that'll have you cashing those chips, grabbing the nearest drink and kicking up those Cuban heels! PLUS opening the night Crank Williams & Patsy Decline with Americana, Country and Southern Gothic duets. Top night. Outdoor dining and cold bevvies! 18+ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/broad-arrows-with-crank-wil

18.01.2022 Our special NYE Outdoor Stage show with Motor City Sounds just got better as we announce Geoffrey Williams will open up the night at 7.30pm playing soul inspired loops and funk. Seriously limited tickets at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/motor-city-sounds-at-the-ma

18.01.2022 FRI FEB 26 - HAMMOND GROOVE NIGHTS - Soul, Blues & Jazz at The Main Bar - Liam Kealy on Hammond B3 Dave Clark on Drums and special guest Shane Gilbert on Guitar Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hammond-groove-nights-at-th

18.01.2022 Just letting people know that I'll be opening later tonight,(Saturday 14th) I won't be back in town until around 9.00 after a special catch-up with friends. Apologies for any disappointment, thank you, Glenn.

17.01.2022 Penny Nulty returns to The Main Bar on Fri 4th December with her band 'Penny & The Flat Caps' on our Outdoor Stage. Here's their very first gig with us in 2019! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/penny-the-flat-caps-at-the-

16.01.2022 The best laid plans, Last weeks demo is this weeks deck. Just a stage we are going through.

16.01.2022 Due to the Covid 19 virus mayhem, I feel that I must close the Main Bar for a couple of weeks at least. I was really looking forward to seeing the bands this weekend but I'm sure we can reschedule. It was a shock this morning when I was confronted with the bare shelves in the supermarkets . I will use this time productively to catch up with jobs around the Bar and make sure it's ready for our return. Thank you to all of my staff, customers and friends. Please stay safe and happy. Glenn

14.01.2022 The Main Bar is reopening on November 5th. I'm looking for 2 Bartenders ( around 25 hrs, 4 nights) preferably with a passion for cocktails. And a couple of casual wait staff. I will be contacting those who have previously shown interest . Enquiries and resumes to [email protected] Thank you, Glenn.

12.01.2022 Our first 3 gigs on the Outdoor Stage - Penny & The FlatCaps, Fragyle and The Dead Salesmen Duo. This weekend's shows SOLD OUT! - FRI: Phil and Trudy Edgeley - SAT: Ballarat Ska Union Ticket Holders only on these nights. We are open for inside table bookings Thursday only for our famous sourdough Pizza and local beers on tap. Visit Ballarat #Ballaratmusic

10.01.2022 Hey one of our most exciting announcements of the year is that Motor City Sounds are playing NEW YEARS EVE on our Outdoor Stage! The whole venue including indoors, 2 decks, the Outdoor stage and 2 bars are running all night in our exclusive NYE Lock in! Jump on our Eventbrite ticket link for all the details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/motor-city-sounds-at-the-ma

10.01.2022 Ballarat Ska Union - Sat 19th December at The Main Bar's Outdoor Stage! (weather permitting) $25 + bf. All shows 18+ only

10.01.2022 Today we're launching our new series 'Hammond Groove Nights' on our Outdoor Stage over Summer. Twilight soul, funk and blues featuring the magic combination of Liam Kealy on Hammond B3 Organ and Dave Cark on drums - each week joined by a special guest - FRI FEB 19th with the amazing Dani Fry on vocals! FRI FEB 26th with Shane GIlbert on guitar Limited tickets: Book here and see a video preview.... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hammond-groove-nights-at-th

09.01.2022 Today I worked on the roof and under the deck, where I came out covered in cobwebs, but nobody wants to see pictures of that. Here's a more peaceful shot.

09.01.2022 Friday 22nd Jan on our Outdoor Stage Alejandro is bringing @The Lone Mariachi and The Silver Masked Men to The Main Bar. A Mexican Dance party on our back lawn! Tickets on sale at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-lone-mariachi-and-the-s

08.01.2022 Sat Feb 27th - Stella Savy & Dani Fry's reunion duo 'Hip-popatamus' for the first and only time since White Night 2018. Limited Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hip-popatamus-reunion-at-th

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Michelle for opening the next chapter of 28 Main Rd , next door to Main Bar. Known World Books will be known to some and here it is.

08.01.2022 The Dead Salesmen Duo on our Outdoor Stage (weather permitting) with Grove Band Duo Fri Nov 11th from 7pm 18+ only - $20 tickets Seated show https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-dead-salesmen-duo-at-th

07.01.2022 We are just hooking up the Hepburn Springs Pilsner to the taps, be the first to try it out tonight at 6.00 We are also looking for an experienced Bar person/ waiter to join the team from Thursday to Saturday approx 15 hrs.

07.01.2022 Phil and Trudy Edgeley on our Outdoor Stage Friday 18th December. They'll be back in 2021

07.01.2022 Our 3rd gig on the new Outdoor Stage at The Main Bar Fri Dec 11th with The Dead Salesmen Duo. Thanks to everyone for making it such a great night and for Grove Band duo for their ace support show. Yes we will have a bit of video soon from this show! #Ballaratmusic

06.01.2022 The Dead Salesmen Duo on the Main Bar's new Outdoor Stage on Friday night.

06.01.2022 Tonight from 7pm Outdoors at The Main Bar Tickets at the Door on online at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hammond-groove-nights-at-th

06.01.2022 We are reopening tonight, looking forward to a great new year.

06.01.2022 I'm enjoying experimenting with my bread ratios. These ones are Potato and Pumpkin with olives and cheese in a couple. I'm still looking for staff to reopen, but it's a bit up in the air with lockdown restrictions etc.

05.01.2022 Phil and Trudy Edgeley tonight on the Outdoor Stage

05.01.2022 Neil Murray - Live at The Main Bar (Outdoor Stage) Sat 23rd January 2021 Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BNQDZ Maverick, award winning songman Neil Murray was a founding member of the pioneering Warumpi Band which gave Australia such iconic songs as Blackfella Whitefella and My Island Home. Since those halcyon days he has released a string of remarkable solo albums, yielding songs such as Good Light In Broome, Calm & Crystal Clear and Lights of Hay. Widely covered, Neil Murray’s songs are diverse and influential and in concert he always captivates and inspires. Expect choice cuts from his back catalogue including selections from his latest album Blood & Longing and Tjungu- the recent album with Warumpi Band co-founder Sammy Butcher.

05.01.2022 Large Staff pizza gives us all a couple of slices each. I’m glad they all enjoy some Gorgonzola!

04.01.2022 We welcomed back The Ballarat Ska Union on Saturday night on the Outdoor Stage for another Sold Out show. Thanks to everyone for another great night in our outdoor area. Visit Ballarat #Ballaratmusic

04.01.2022 Holy Gorgonzola! Come in tomorrow night ,Thursday, for a pizza or miss out until the 13th January unless you have a ticket to this weeks bands or a NYE ticket. Bookings 0439311668 or just rock up. We have plenty of room Thursday only! (Beer for illustrative purposes only.)

04.01.2022 This Sat Dec 12th Fragyle playing live on our Outdoor Stage with Troy Wilson on Vocal and Guitar. 26c during the day so it will be a great night to sit in our Outdoor area and watch the live music. Here's the band back in March 2019 playing live! Tickets for Saturday's show at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fragyle-live-at-the-main-ba

03.01.2022 You're gonna want to get yourselves out of quarantine for this one!

03.01.2022 Closed Tonight ( Sat ) sorry peeps, just can't get it together. Reopening on Thursday 19th. Apologies for any inconvenience and wishing everyone a warm and cosy night. G

03.01.2022 A bit of progress, on a few levels, literally! Kitchen garden is next.!

02.01.2022 Hammond maestro Liam Kealy is joined by our own Dave Clark for our new series featuring soul, funk and blues with a guest each week. Fri Feb 19th with Dani Fry and Fri Feb 26th with Shane Gilbert Tickets at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-main-bar-bakery-hill-31

02.01.2022 This Sat Nov 28th Upstairs. Swinging Jazz with 'The Jazz Cats' Rohan Wallis (vocals/trumpet) and Australian Jazz legend Bob Sedergreen (piano) with a cracking quartet. Limited tickets, only a few left, includes a light supper. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-jazz-cats-with-bob-sede

01.01.2022 We re-open for 2021 this Wednesday Jan 13th from 6pm. Our first music show for the year is this Sat Jan 16th with THE VESTS - Patrick McCabe, Hap Hayward , Geoff Hassall and Sam Gooday playing good time tunes from 7 to 9pm -ish. Bookings preferred - you can get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-vests-at-the-main-bar-t