From Gin to Single-Malt: Bellarine Distillery Masters the Art of Craft Spirits

Established in 2015 by Russ Watson and Lorelle Warren, the distillery revived spirits production on the Bellarine Peninsula after decades,…

Around the Region: Find festivals and events full of flavour happening this month

Autumn and April are here! It’s when seasonal fruit and vegetables move into hearty territory, when beverage transition from refreshing…

There’s a beer festival happening this month at Little Creatures Geelong

Geelong is about to get a little tastier. On Saturday 18 April, Little Creatures Geelong will open its doors to…

Geelong City Market will host the biggest Easter Egg Hunt in Geelong this weekend

Geelong’s Little Malop Street is about to get delightfully decorated with chocolate this Easter, as Geelong City Market gears up…

Shedshaker Brewing celebrate a decade of craft beer and the Castlemaine community

Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing is going gold for its 10th birthday, inviting the local community to join a celebration as bold…

Coffee Basics – Das Kaffeehaus is Castlemaine’s answer to European blends

Nestled in the heart of Castlemaine, Coffee Basics’ Das Kaffeehaus transports you straight to the charming streets of Vienna, where…

Chefs Corner with Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, Head Chef Min Gurung

As the Paul Upham hospitality empire continues to grow in Geelong, we look at the recipes and success of their…

There’s a clubbing night dedicated to the 30+ year olds of Geelong happening this weekend

Labour Day showed that Geelong’s finest nightlife institution still has strong party power with their long weekend of drinks specials…

Shelter Shed sets the standard for dining in Queenscliff

Housed in a handsome heritage-style building, the restaurant reflects the character of the Bellarine Peninsula while presenting a menu that…

Vallis IGA Hamlyn Heights: A Community Supermarket Built on Quality and Connection

Known for its welcoming atmosphere and range of everyday grocery essentials, Vallis IGA has for decades been more than just…

Beach House Barwon Heads has been reborn as a hospitality hotspot

Housed in the town’s former fire station, this beloved venue has been transformed into a welcoming haven where long lunches,…

KAIJU! Beer’s ‘Imperatrix’ Pours Strength into Ovarian Cancer Research

Melbourne’s KAIJU! Beer is unleashing a powerful new creation this International Women’s Day. The brewery’s all-female team has crafted Imperatrix,…

Chef’s Corner with The Shared Table, owner and head chef, Di Ray

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

Geelong’s Longest Lunch returns, powered by culinary excellence and community

Geelong’s Longest Lunch will return in 2026, offering an afternoon where food, wine, and community converge at one of the…

It’s all love this month at Geelong’s favourite nightlife institution

Valentines Day at Lambys has never been sweeter. We’re not talking about the chance to meet the person of your…

How Lambys Tavern continues to be a Geelong nightlife institution

When Geelong locals mention Mario Kart, they’re not always talking Nintendo. Around here, it’s a late-night legend born in an…

Pogo Espresso puts the spring in Bendigo’s step

Pogo Espresso is exactly that kind of place — warm, bright, quietly confident, and fuelled by seriously good coffee. It’s…

Cartel Roasters continue to keep Geelong caffeinated

If Geelong has a caffeinated heartbeat, it pulses strongest at Cartel Coffee Roasters, the specialty coffee brand that turned a…

A Larrikin Spirit, Perfectly Distilled: Get to know Kilderkin Distillery

Tucked into a restored warehouse in Mount Pleasant, Kilderkin Distillery is one of Ballarat’s most charming small-batch success stories —…

Astray Bar Turns Up the Heat with Summer Margaritas, Pizza Nights and Sunday Sessions

As Geelong slides further into summer, Astray Bar is doing what it does best: leaning into the fun, turning up…

Mona Cicchetti brings Venetian tradition to the Bellarine

On the quiet stretch of Wallington in the heart of the Bellarine, Mona Cicchetti Bar delivers Venetian snacking culture with…

Chef’s Corner with Franca’s Ristorante Executive Chef, John Hornsey

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

Anther Distillery — Where Curiosity Becomes Craft

Hidden beneath the red-brick chimneys of the revitalised Federal Mills in North Geelong, Anther Distillery isn’t just a maker of…

Take the Edge Off: What’s On at Edge Geelong This Summer

Edge Geelong is serving up sun-soaked days, sizzling nights, and a packed calendar of food, drinks, music, and fun seven…

 

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