Pipers By The Lake - Ballarat

Service can be slow, as in very slow. Other times it is fine. They Open early but close by 4pm. One would think that they'd be open longer in the Summer time, at least. The white chocolate hot Chocolate is spot-on!!

Unbelievable one of the best locations on Lake Wendouree and opposite Botanical Gardens, amazing outlook over the lake and great setting with ambience. However, on a magical Saturday I was told that their would be a 15 minute wait for a coffee! The takeaway section did not look like it was over run! Sadly had to walk out!

The only thing going for this place is the location. The meal was disgusting, the service not much better. We were there for 1 1/2 hours and all we were served was our meal. No one offered any service apart from the initial contact. I ordered Thai Fish Cakes. They were the most disgusting dried up fish and ginger balls I have ever eaten, or could not eat. And once again so typical of Ballarat and it's service, my meal came out and we waited 7 minutes until my husbands meal arrived. Why is it so difficult to bring two meals out to one table together! Then we paid so much for what was a very disappointing so called meal. Really expensive for what you get (or don't get)! Never again.

Charming à la carte style restaurant with stunning lakeside views, warm friendly staff whom are frequently rancid with spicy, spicy body order. Modern alfresco decking adds to the establishments earthy ambience by exposing patrons senses to both cignet farts AND horrid wafts frequently escaping out from the venue grease trap. Fresh scones daily. Yummy! 5stars!

Completely understaffed, do not bother. Busy Saturday and it took 45 minutes to get 2 drinks. Very disappointing.