Welcome to The Barkly Bistro Bar & Accommodation
Affordable and stylish accommodation with a free delicious breakfast every morning of your stay
The Barkly Hotel, formerly named Shire Hall was constructed in 1922 making the hotel 100 years old. Our aim at the Barkly is to provide a hospitality alternative to both locals and travellers.
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The Barkly Hotel is located in Barkly Street, Ararat at the site of the formerly named Shire Hall Hotel. The building itself was constructed in 1922 making the hotel 100 years old. The site has been occupied by a hotel since the mid 1800’s.
Our aim at the Barkly is to provide a hospitality alternative to both locals and travellers. We aim to deliver this through our unique styling, fresh and concise food options, and a bar stocked with local wines, craft beers and great cocktails.
In addition, we aim to deliver exceptional customer service and value for money. The Barkly is a great choice for small or large groups.
We hope our guests leave feeling uplifted after visiting the Barkly.
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The breakfast was excellent and Sandy & Rob were excellent in their care and attentiveness to our needs. The location was terrific in that it was right in the center town. Parking was easy and plentiful. The accommodation felt very secure.
We love the atmosphere of The Barkly Bistro Bar & always compliments to the Chef for our dinners! Love listening to the live music from upstairs in bed, very relaxing! .
it was such a pretty building and it was very community oriented with shared spaces that allowed you to interact with the other people staying there