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A destination to delight! Eat, shop, stay.

Wait at the window bench, lounge in the laneway or sit inside this eclectically filled café whilst you sip on a Coffee Supreme latte or simply let time pass by and savour the flavour of a crispy cooked toastie, sweet tasty treat, Prana Chai or perfectly brewed T2.

A funky, fun and fabulous shopping destination where you can , spoil your senses with the aromas of a delicious Ballarat Candle Co lolly shop inspired candles, pick yourself up some Australian made Wilson Payne socks and tea towels, purchase your furry friend a Scout’s Honour patch and bandana then carry it all home in a Pali tote!

You will find Lydiard general store and AirBNB in the historic northern precinct of Lydiard Street, Soldiers Hill.

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LYDIARD general
  • Location:

Soldiers Hill,

Victorian Goldfields,

Victoria

  • Facilities:
  • Alfresco/Outdoor Dining
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Takeaway Available
  • Free Wifi
  • 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 use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Not licensed
  • Under $20
  • Australian
  • Beverage
  • Bistro/Cafe/Deli
  • Brunch
  • Coffee
  • Coffee Roasters
  • Dessert
  • Gluten Free Available
  • Healthy Food
  • High Tea or Afternoon Tea
  • Seasonal Local Produce
  • Tea Room
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
  • 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
  • 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
  • Runs until
25/11/2025

Soldiers Hill

LYDIARD general
313 Lydiard Street North
Soldiers Hill, Victoria
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August 7th
10:00 pm

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07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

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08 Aug, 08:30 am
August 8th
06:45 pm

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Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

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August 7th
08:30 am

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06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
07 Aug, 07:00 pm
August 9th
06:45 pm

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04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Aug, 06:00 am