Dyers Steak Stable

28/06/2026

A Simple Act of Kindness

About five months ago, Tomy Phang visited Ballarat, explored Sovereign Hill, and had dinner with us at Dyer's Steak Stable. In his video blog about Sovereign Hill, he kindly mentioned us as a place to visit when in Ballarat.

We have no affiliation with Tomy whatsoever—just a simple act of kindness from someone who enjoyed his experience.

Yesterday, on the first day of Winter Wonderlights, we welcomed a few guests who told us they had come to Dyer's because they had seen Tomy's video.

Business has been tough over the last couple of months, and in times like these, every bit of support matters. A recommendation, a kind word, a review, or a mention on social media can make a real difference to a small business.

So, I sent Tomy an email this morning to say thank you for shining a light on our little restaurant.

A little act of kindness truly does go a long!!

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26/06/2026

🙋🏽Did you know?

Resting a steak after cooking isn't optional—it's essential.

It allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, giving you a more tender, flavourful steak.

Great food doesn't happen by accident.

It starts with quality, respect for the ingredient, and a team that genuinely cares.

You deserve the best—let us take care of the rest.
Book online or give us a call.

18/06/2026

On this day in 1815, Napoleon suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Waterloo — giving rise to the phrase “to meet one’s Waterloo,” meaning to face a defining defeat or challenge.

Few years ago, we made the decision to leave our jobs and dedicate ourselves to what we do today. People who know us will tell you — food is our passion.

That passion is what keeps us going. Without it, this journey could easily have become our own “Waterloo”, like many other small businesses facing challenges in our beautiful city.

Every day, we put our heart into what we do. We make everything from scratch — from our bread, stocks, sauces, and everything in between — because we believe great food starts with care, patience, and passion.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support local businesses and us!

See you soon.

15/06/2026

Chef Position – What We’re Looking For

✩Male or Female
✩Full-Time or Casual
✩Positive attitude and strong work ethic
✩Eager to learn and improve every day
✩Recent cooking school graduates are encouraged to apply
✩Ability to prepare the five French mother sauces from scratch
✩Solid understanding of how heat affects food, cooking techniques, and flavour development
✩Good knife skills and kitchen organisation
✩Ability to work cleanly and efficiently under pressure
✩Passion for quality ingredients and great food
✩Reliable, punctual, and a team player

☞Experience on a grill is highly regarded, but attitude, willingness to learn, and attention to detail are equally important.

🌼To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience and why you would like to join our team

What we can offer?
-Healthy working environment
-Pay as per industry standard and your ability
-5 days work week, Sunday and Monday off
-Flexibility of split shift
-opportunity to work with best of the best ingridients
-Respect for what you do and what you bring to the table

★Important★
Please note - washing, cleaning and being clean is part of the job.

12/06/2026

Côte de Bœuf (Rib Eye) is one of the most prized cuts of beef, celebrated for its exceptional marbling, tenderness, and rich flavour.

Cut from the rib section of the animal, typically ribs 6 through 12, it comprises muscles such as the Longissimus dorsi (the eye), Spinalis dorsi (the rib cap), and Complexus. Because these muscles do relatively little work, they remain beautifully tender while developing remarkable flavour.

At Dyer's, we take things a step further. Our MB4+ rib racks are hung for two weeks before being portioned, allowing moisture to evaporate naturally and flavours to concentrate. The result is beef with greater depth, intensity, and character — pure, delicious meat without excess moisture.

It is, without question, one of the finest cuts on our menu and a favourite among steak lovers.

Join us this weekend, give the Rib Eye a try and discover why it remains one of the great classics of the beef world.

02/06/2026

The second day of winter calls for a warm, comforting, and memorable dinner.

Beautifully cooked steaks, exceptional wines, and genuine hospitality — that's what we strive to deliver every single day.

Escape the cold, gather with friends, family, or someone special, and enjoy an evening in the warmth of our historic dining room.

Winter is here. Dyer’s is the place to be tonight.

Bookings recommended.

Picture source: The Courier, published July 13, 2016

29/05/2026

Tonight at Dyer’s Steak Stable, escape the chill of Ballarat and settle into one of the city’s most iconic dining rooms.

Beautifully cooked steaks, comforting winter flavours, exceptional wines, classic desserts, and genuine hospitality — all inside the historic 1863 stables of the former British Queen Hotel.

Dinner service from 5pm.
Bookings recommended # dyers.au/book-table

Picture: One of tonight’s desserts — Baba au Rhum with house-made rum & raisin ice cream and apricot preserve.
A timeless French classic: rich, delicate, comforting, and beautifully balanced.
If you’ve never tried a proper Baba au Rhum, tonight may be the perfect excuse.
And who knows — if enough of you fall in love with it, we might just keep it on the menu this winter.

22/05/2026

Ballarat Heritage Weekend is more than a celebration of old buildings and history.

It is a reminder that cities are built on stories — of resilience, migration, ambition, hardship, gold rush dreams, community spirit, and generations of people who shaped what Ballarat has become today.

Gives people a reason to slow down and rediscover the soul of the city. To walk through hidden laneways, admire beautiful architecture, hear forgotten stories, visit local businesses, and reconnect with the character that makes Ballarat unique.

For local businesses like ours, it is also a celebration of community. A time when visitors and locals come together to support the people, places, food, art, culture, and hospitality that keep regional cities vibrant and alive.

There is something special about sitting in a historic city — and in a historic building like ours, the 1863 stables of the former British Queen Hotel — sharing good food and wine while surrounded by stories that stretch back generations.

If you are visiting our beautiful city this weekend for Ballarat Heritage Weekend, make Dyer’s Steak Stable your dinner destination.

Great food. Exceptional wines. Genuine hospitality and free history lesson.

Picture Source:

- News paper cutting: National Library of Australia
-Bridge Street: Collection of prof John Smyth.
Also acknowledged on our website

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19/05/2026

✩✩Did you know that on 20th May 1873, the iconic blue jeans — invented by Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis — were officially patented?✩✩

A garment that went from workwear to a global classic. Safe to say, most of us have a favourite pair somewhere in the wardrobe.

So here’s another reason to celebrate 20th May 2026 — with a delicious dinner at Dyer’s Steak Stable🙌🏼

Good food, great wine, genuine hospitality… and yes, your favourite jeans are absolutely welcome.

Hope to see you this evening.

14/05/2026

Dear lovers of our beautiful city, Ballarat —

We need your support to help sail through these challenging economic times.

Everyone is feeling the pinch, but small businesses are impacted the hardest. Small businesses are also the biggest employers in regional economies and in our country. When small businesses struggle, the effects ripple through the entire community — reduced employment, lower spending power, and a regional economy that feels the strain from every direction.

We understand many people are doing it tough right now. But if you are in a position to do a little more, please consider supporting local businesses wherever you can.

★Buy local milk from
★instead of the convenience of a supermarket, pick up your vegetables from
★take a walk with and discover treasures you may have never noticed before
★visit the butcher down the road from you
★grab a coffee from your local café
★enjoy lunch or dinner with us at

Of course — there are so many wonderful local businesses that make Ballarat special, and it would be impossible to name them all.

The sentiment remains the same: support local if you can. Every coffee, every meal, every small purchase, every recommendation, and every visit helps keep the heart of our community alive.

This isn’t about one business over another — it’s about all of us doing our part to help our local economy, local families, and local livelihoods continue through difficult times.

A little support can go a very long way.

Let’s back local. Let’s look after each other. Let’s do this together.

Sincere request from a small business family!
We celebrate your support every day.

Art work byJarrod Hall , source - www.hiddenlanes.com