Where to head for your next Happy Hour in West Vic
By the sea or in the country, the drinks are guaranteed to be cheap.
Darcie Humphreys
May 27, 2026
A sure-fire recipe for a great afternoon is Happy Hour at a good local spot. We’ve collected a list of a few that should be on your weekend (or even weekday) agenda.
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Friday Happy Hour at Kilderkin Distillery
Kilderkin Distillery is a Ballarat favourite run by Chris and Rebeca. Head along on Friday for $10 G&Ts or $15 cocktails. While you’re there, take the opportunity to browse their wide-ranging and creative bottled options for something to take home with you.
Where is it: 14A Hill Street, Mount Pleasant
Locals Hour at Itinerant Spirits
Itinerant Spirits create delectable vodka, gin and some whisky from a wonderful array of western Victorian ingredients. On Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, Itinerant Spirits will be featuring $8 Gallivanter Gin & Vansetter Vodka Mixers, $12 Spritzes, $15 select cocktails and $8 cocktails between 4 and 6pm.
Where is it: 200 Lydiard Street North, Soldiers Hill
Happy Hour at the Argus Dining Room
With a Mediterranean menu and Hepburn Springs views, the Argus is a winner. Every day features a Happy Hour from 5 to 6 with $12 wines alongside $10 beers and beers.
Where is it: 124 Mineral Springs Crescent, Hepburn Springs
Happy Hour by the sea with Apollo Bay Hotel
Apollo Bay Hotel is offering up Happy Hour between 4 and 6, with $5 pots, $8 schooners and $10 pints plus $7 house wines and sparkling!
Where is it: 95 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Happy Hour with Portland Bowling Club
The best drinks of your life will usually occur at a local bowls club and Portland Bowling Club is offering cheap drinks between 4 and 6 every Friday.
Where is it: 220 Hanlon Parade, Portland
Happy Hour with Halls Gap Tavern
With the scenic backdrop of the Grampians in beloved holiday town Halls Gap, Halls Gap Tavern is offering a Happy Hour between 3 and 5 on Fridays with $11 pints, $7 schooners, $5 pots, $8 wines and $10 pre-mixed!
Where is it: 124-126 Grampians Road, Halls Gap