Munster Arms Hotel, Irish Pub in Ballarat

Ballarat's Best Irish Pub

The Munster Arms Hotel is one of Ballarat’s longest serving pubs.

Wine, Dine, Music and craic!

Live Music at the Munster Arms Hotel in Ballarat

Live Music

Traditional Irish every second Thursday night, live music one Friday night a month, Sunday sessions, big events and more! Follow us on Facebook for updates.

Dine-in at the Munster Arms Hotel in Ballarat

Dine-in or Takeaway

With a great selection for both dine-in or takeaway meals and drinks, come try some of our favourite pub food and hearty Irish classics. They’re sure to make you satisfied!

Drinks at the Munster Arms Hotel in Ballarat

Drinks

Classic Irish and Aussie beers, spirits and wines. Something for everyone!

Functions at the Munster Arms Hotel in Ballarat

Functions

Bring your party shoes when you hold your next private or corporate function with us. Book with us today and feel the old world Irish hospitality.

take away, lunch and dinner

Lunch

The Munster Arms Hotel is open for lunch Friday and Sunday with the kitchen open from 12pm to 2pm.

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Dinner

The Munster Arms Hotel is open for dinner 7 days a week with the kitchen open from 5:30pm to 8:30pm (8pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays).

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Take Away Menu


Available between 5:30pm-8pm only.



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Munster Arms Social Club

Join our Social Club today to access our closed Facebook Group, your FREE first drink every Friday night, raffles and discounts on our upcoming merchandise! Cost is $40 each or $70 per couple – join at the bar.

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History of the Munster Arms

The Munster Arms is one of Ballarat’s longest serving pubs. It was opened in 1862 and named after one of the 4 provinces of Ireland, Munster. The first publican was Jeremiah Shelley, born in County Clare, Ireland, who migrated with his family. Hence the naming of the hotel after his home province. Since the 17th century Ireland has been divided into 4 provinces, these being Munster, Leinster, Connaught, and Ulster. The province of Munster is situated in the south of Ireland, and consists of the Counties Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.

 

Jeremiah married Johanna Shelley (nee D’Arcy), who had also emigrated from the province of Munster in Ireland with family from the County Clare during the 1850’s, and opened the Munster Arms Hotel in Bakery Hill in 1862. Back in the 1800’s the name would require no explanation to the many Irish who had migrated to Ballarat and the surrounding districts.

 

Prior to entering the hotel, Jeremiah Shelley was a police officer at Stawell. He died in 1876 at the age of 44. His wife, Johanna Shelly, (nee D’Arcy), operated the hotel until her death in 1920.  She held the record as the longest serving licensee in Victoria, operating the hotel for 59 years. Johanna Shelly was a well-respected and valued member of the local community.  On her death, and as a mark of respect, every hotel door from Ballarat East to the Ballarat Old Cemetery was closed.


We have endeavoured to recreate the warm and hospitable environment the Shelley’s were renowned for in their term as publicans and invite you to visit The Munster Arms Hotel to share a meal and a drink!

Jeremiah Shelley, Founder Munster Arms Hotel in Ballarat
Johanna Shelley, Munster Arms Hotel in Ballarat

Munster Arms Hotel

*please note, we do not take reservations via email. Email is for functions and entertainment only.

10 Victoria Street,

Bakery Hill,

Ballarat 3350

Munster Arms Gift Cards

We offer gift cards for that perfect gift!
Available over the bar.

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