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.

Some come every week.Some just happened to be passing through.Some have spent the day exploring the Grampians and are ve...
21/09/2026

Some come every week.

Some just happened to be passing through.

Some have spent the day exploring the Grampians and are very ready to get off their feet.

That's the thing we love about this place.

Eventually, everyone ends up around a table.

Having a yarn.

Sharing a meal.

Asking a local where they should go tomorrow.

That's Barney's.

A local favourite - with plenty of room for new faces too.

Drop in - we'd love to see you. Bookings required via linkin.bio

School holidays have arrived.Which means the Grampians are calling.Whether your day involves walking, exploring, sightse...
18/09/2026

School holidays have arrived.

Which means the Grampians are calling.

Whether your day involves walking, exploring, sightseeing or simply piling everyone into the car and seeing where you end up...

We'll take care of the refuel.
Good, hearty bistro food.
Something cold for the grown-ups.

And somewhere you can sit down, make yourself comfortable and talk about where you're heading tomorrow.

That's a pretty good holiday in our books.

Exploring the Grampians these holidays?
Pop Pomonal on the list and we'll see you from Wed - Sun each week



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You don't have to go far to feel a long way from everything.At the foot of the Grampians, you'll find us here in Pomonal...
16/09/2026

You don't have to go far to feel a long way from everything.

At the foot of the Grampians, you'll find us here in Pomonal.

Two old shearing sheds.
A big b**r garden.
Hearty food.
Cold b**r. Local w**e.

And the kind of hospitality where you can pull up a seat and stay awhile.

Local? You already know. 😉

Visiting our part of the world this spring?

Come on in.

13/09/2026

Unfortunately we will be closed this evening (Sunday 13th)
Apologies for any inconvenience.
See you back on Wednesday from 5pm!

Pool night, anyone? 🎱🍻There’s something pretty unbeatable about a cold drink, a few mates and a little bit of friendly c...
11/09/2026

Pool night, anyone? 🎱🍻

There’s something pretty unbeatable about a cold drink, a few mates and a little bit of friendly competition.

So if your week needs a low-key reset, grab the crew and make a night of it at Barney’s.

No fancy plans required.

Just:
🎱 a game or two of pool
🍻 something cold from the bar
🍽️ a good feed
😂 and probably at least one person claiming they’re “actually really good at this”

Sound like your kinda night?

Tag your pool-night crew below and we’ll see you at Barney’s. 👇

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Barney’s has never been the shiny, cookie-cutter kinda place.And we like it that way.The building has had a few lives - ...
08/09/2026

Barney’s has never been the shiny, cookie-cutter kinda place.

And we like it that way.

The building has had a few lives - from its shearing-shed beginnings to an antique haven and now the bar and bistro Pomonal knows today.

The antiques may have made way for tables, cold b**rs and long lunches, but that slightly quirky, full-of-character feeling?

That stayed.

Because the best venues aren’t always the newest ones.

Sometimes they’re the ones with a few stories already built into the walls.

Your celebration does not need another beige function room.Birthday coming up?Family reunion?Wedding?One of those milest...
04/09/2026

Your celebration does not need another beige function room.

Birthday coming up?
Family reunion?
Wedding?

One of those milestones that deserves more.

Barney’s can be hired for private events, with indoor and outdoor spaces, Grampians views and plenty of that relaxed country character built in.

Big celebration or gathering your favourite humans around one table - we’re here to help make it feel like you.

Less cookie-cutter.
More good food, good people and a bloody good reason to celebrate.

Planning something? Get in touch with the Barney’s team and tell us what you’ve got in mind.

Private hire for weddings, milestone birthdays, family reunions and other gatherings is part of Barney’s current offering.

The new  is this week and as part of the festival's BBQ Trail we supper excited to be hosting  @mikeelrington  🎸🔥We’ve g...
02/09/2026

The new is this week and as part of the festival's BBQ Trail we supper excited to be hosting @mikeelrington 🎸🔥

We’ve got Mike playing LIVE at Barney’s this Saturday 5 September from 6pm - 8pm.

Think blues.
Cold drinks.
Good food.
A Grampians evening.
And one mighty good soundtrack to your BBQ Festival weekend. 🍻🔥

If you’re already heading to the Grampians for the festival, round up your crew and make Barney’s part of the weekend.

Dinner bookings via linkin.bi

We're closed on Saturday 5th Sep for lunch service and reopening for dinner service from 5pm.Make a booking and come and...
02/09/2026

We're closed on Saturday 5th Sep for lunch service and reopening for dinner service from 5pm.

Make a booking and come and hear play as part of the BBQ Trail.

Bookings essential via linkin.bio

Friendly neighbourhood PSA:Father’s Day is next Sunday.So if the family group chat is currently giving:“Where are we goi...
30/08/2026

Friendly neighbourhood PSA:

Father’s Day is next Sunday.

So if the family group chat is currently giving:

“Where are we going?”
“Dunno.”
“Someone book something.”
14 hours of silence

Allow us to help. 😂

Round up Dad, Grandad, Pop, the kids and whoever else belongs around the table and come spend Father’s Day at Barney’s.

Good food. Cold drinks. Grampians backdrop.

You bring Dad.

We’ll take care of the rest

Book your table before Sunday via linkin.bio



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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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