Barney’s Bar & Bistro

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Soak up the welcoming atmosphere at Barney’s rustic and charming bar & bistro. Sit inside or enjoy the outside sunsets over the Grampians and the kangaroos quietly grazing. There is plenty of space for young and old to play outside. It is a family friendly and dog friendly venue, too.

Great food, friendly and welcoming service. Local wines, popular and local beers and a variety of soft drinks. A wide range of meals, generous portions and chefs are eager to please and cater for everyone. Meals can be tailored for dietary needs including intolerances, vegetarian and vegan – discuss with the helpful staff.

Group bookings are welcome -they can cater for your milestone celebration. Barney’s function room or the whole venue can be hired and provides a unique location for your special occasion.
Barney’s staff will do their best to give you a wonderful Barney’s experience. Eat, drink, relax, chat.

A short 10 minute drive from the popular holiday destination of Halls Gap, Barney’s is also easily accessible from nearby towns on the Western Highway, including Ararat and Stawell.

Barney's Bar & Bistro

Pomonal,

  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council
  • Alfresco/Outdoor Dining
  • Bar
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Live Music
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Private Dining Area
  • Suitable for Functions
  • Takeaway Available
  • Free Wifi
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Fully licensed
  • Between $20 and $30
  • Between $0 and $20
  • Australian
  • Bar
  • Beer
  • Bistro/Cafe/Deli
  • Cider
  • Dessert
  • Gluten Free Available
  • Healthy Food
  • Indian
  • Light Meals
  • Modern Australian
  • Nepalese
  • Pub
  • Steak
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Wine
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Food & Wine
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
  • Have step free access to the conference or function room
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)
  • Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
  • Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
  • Have a low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music)
  • Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
  • Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
  • Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
17/10/2026

Pomonal

Barney's Bar & Bistro
3447 Ararat-Halls Gap Road
Pomonal, Victoria

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 10th
06:45 pm

3:59 pm – 5:44 pm

06:29 pm
11 Sep, 06:00 am
September 11th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Sep, 06:00 am
September 12th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
13 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 10th
06:45 pm

4:10 pm – 5:55 pm

06:40 pm
11 Sep, 06:00 am
September 11th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Sep, 06:00 am
September 12th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
13 Sep, 06:00 am