Barney's Bar & Bistro

Barney's Bar & Bistro Enjoy dining or having a drink in one of the Grampians most unique restaurant and bar settings. See Barney's latest menu on our page. Special occasion?

Barney's offers affordable country style food and a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere. Enjoy your meal with a selection of popular beers (including local Paper Scissors Rock beer), spirits, locally produced wines, and soft drinks. All meals are freshly prepared, and reflect country goodness and value for money. Try our tasty weekly specials, kids' meals and delicious home-made desserts. We cater

for dietary needs including intolerances, vegetarian & vegan - discuss with our staff. Bookings are essential so you don't miss out and we can cater and employ enough staff to provide a wonderful Barney's experience from the moment you arrive. Even if it is a last minute decision, please call us 0419505025. Please always be patient and kind - our staff work hard and do their best. Barney's is perfect for a relaxed and social event. Barney's is a popular venue for weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries and reunions. You provide the cake and decorations and we provide the space, meals and friendly service. We can cater for your needs - phone us 0419505025 to discuss and we will send you a quote for your tailored special occasion. Barney's Bar & Bistro is in the picturesque village of Pomonal, a short 10 minute drive from the popular holiday destination of Halls Gap. Barney's is also easily accessible from nearby towns such as Ararat and from the Western Highway at Stawell. Soak up the rustic charm of Barney's renovated shearing shed/barn, nestled at the foot of the Grampians National Park. Enjoy views of the dramatic colour-changing backdrop of the park and watch wildlife wander by. We have four separate spaces inside and plenty of outside dining under our verandahs or sail too. Dog-friendly outside and their drinks are free! Check Barney's opening times on Facebook or Google. Generally, we are open Wednesday & Thursday from 4pm until late, for evening meals & drinks. Friday - Sunday from 11am until late, for lunch, dinner & drinks. Kitchen times are usually: 11am - 2pm and 5 - 8pm. Barney's actual closing time varies and depends on customers, so call us if you would like to come for a drink after 9pm and we can give you an estimate of our closing time. Special occasions can sometimes be booked for outside of these times, so it is worth asking and therefore these days/hours may be extended. Bookings/enquiries (we love it when people ask us questions and/or book): Phone or text 0419505025. Tell us: your preferred date, time, number of people for adult meals, number of children for children's meals and number of children needing a high chair. We also need to know if you would like to sit outside. (eg Outside, 6A + 4C including 2HC = 10 people). Also discuss dietary needs eg food intolerances, vegan etc. We look forward to seeing you at Barney's.

The best celebrations don't need much.Good food.A long table.People you love being around.That's usually enough.Whether ...
14/06/2026

The best celebrations don't need much.

Good food.

A long table.

People you love being around.

That's usually enough.

Whether it's a birthday, reunion, engagement or excuse to get everyone together, we love seeing Barney's become part of your memories.

Get in touch about your next event, we'd love to hear all about it.

The secret ingredient?It's not on the menu 🧡It's the friendly face that greets you.The person who remembers your order.T...
11/06/2026

The secret ingredient?

It's not on the menu 🧡

It's the friendly face that greets you.

The person who remembers your order.

The team member who asks how your week has been.

Old-fashioned hospitality never goes out of style.

And we're lucky to have a team who live and breathe it every day.

Are you visiting us this weekend ?

To our locals...The ones who stop in for a quick drink and stay for a chat.The ones who bring visitors when friends come...
09/06/2026

To our locals...

The ones who stop in for a quick drink and stay for a chat.

The ones who bring visitors when friends come to town.

The ones who wave from across the room.

The ones who remind us why community matters.

Thank you.

Barney's has always been more than a venue.

It's people.

And we're lucky to have some pretty wonderful ones around here.

Red wine and the Top Shelf season has entered the chat 🍷 🥃There's something about winter that makes you slow down enough...
06/06/2026

Red wine and the Top Shelf season has entered the chat 🍷 🥃

There's something about winter that makes you slow down enough to actually savour it.

The conversation.
The food.
The company.

And yes...

The wine and special pours.

Whether you're celebrating something special or just celebrating making it through the week, we've got your favourites waiting.

Got plans for the King's Birthday long weekend?If your idea of a good long weekend includes:✓ A road trip through the Gr...
04/06/2026

Got plans for the King's Birthday long weekend?

If your idea of a good long weekend includes:

✓ A road trip through the Grampians
✓ A hearty lunch
✓ Local wine
✓ A fire nearby
✓ Good people around the table

Then we reckon you're onto something. And after all the regional rain this week, the waterfalls will be flowing.

Whether you're staying local or escaping the city for a few days, we'd love to welcome you.

The Grampians are looking pretty magical this time of year.

Book a Table: bit.ly/4hNjtR6

We’re pretty lucky to call the foot of Gariwerd home.There’s something special about this region. It’s in the quiet trai...
29/05/2026

We’re pretty lucky to call the foot of Gariwerd home.

There’s something special about this region. It’s in the quiet trails, the sweeping views and the feeling of coming back down the mountain ready to refuel.

At Barney’s, we love being that welcoming gateway for travellers and a familiar local for those who live here. We’re proud to pour local wines, serve up hearty bistro fare, and share this beautiful part of Victoria with you.

Whether you’re just passing through or staying a while, pull up a chair. We’d love to hear about your day.



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June is nearly here and there’s a familiar chill in the air around Pomonal.The Winter season at Barney’s means slowing d...
27/05/2026

June is nearly here and there’s a familiar chill in the air around Pomonal.

The Winter season at Barney’s means slowing down. It means finding a spot near the fire, pulling up a seat and letting us look after you for a while. Whether you’ve spent the day hiking the Grampians or you just need a hearty meal after a long week, we’ve got a warm space waiting.

Come on in. Make yourself comfortable. There’s always a seat and a cold beer or local red ready for you.

Bookings essential via: bit.ly/4hNjtR6

25/05/2026
A slow drive through the mountains. The windows down. No agenda, no itinerary -  just the road, the scenery, and whereve...
22/05/2026

A slow drive through the mountains. The windows down. No agenda, no itinerary - just the road, the scenery, and wherever the afternoon takes you.

If it takes you to Pomonal, we'll be here. Cold beer on the bar, a quiet table in the pool room and absolutely no reason to rush.

Come on in and stay a while.

Our new food van is officially up and running, bringing that same warm, hearty hospitality you know from the bistro stra...
21/05/2026

Our new food van is officially up and running, bringing that same warm, hearty hospitality you know from the bistro straight to your next event, market, or special occasion across the region.

Whether it’s off-site catering for a gathering or pulling up to a local market, we’re all about good food and bringing people together.

And for those days when you just want a classic? You can now find us serving up fresh, golden fish and chips, locally at the Pomonal General Store.

Serving from the window this weekend:
Friday - Sunday
5pm - 7:30pm

Pre orders preferred via linkin.bio

Weekend dinner time just got a whole lot easier 🐟🍟👏

Address

3447 Ararat-Halls Gap Road
Pomonal, VIC
3381

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 10pm

Telephone

+61419505025

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