Mercure Ballarat is proud to rekindle and honour the memories of Billy Butterfly in the operation of Billy’s Bistro & Bar and to hold in high esteem his belief in independent thought and his gentle spirit.

Choose a sharing platter or an individual serving from Billy’s Bistro & Bar Mediterranean inspired menu all ingredients fresh from the market daily as Mother Nature has provided.

Start with a superb buffet breakfast or give in to the urge for a snack or barista coffee at any time through the day.

Chef’s Meza Lunch is a selection of small shared dishes, a specialty of the eastern Mediterranean with fresh flavours designed as one option for an easy lunch from the menu.

For a casual dinner, enjoy Billy’s Bistro & Bar full menu which features seasonal produce, prepared fresh by the chefs in our kitchen with ingredients from local growers and suppliers.

From a comfortable seat at the bar or at your dining table, enjoy our selection of local wines, boutique and popular beers, ciders and a range of mixed drinks or cocktails