Three-day gin festival Junipalooza returns to Melbourne this month

Good news gin lovers: Australia’s premier gin festival, Junipalooza, is set to take over Melbourne’s Town Square Pavilion in Melbourne…

The best pubs and bars in Geelong to watch the AFL Grand Final

There’s something about heading to the pub, having a few beers and watching the grand final with mates that just…

Rutherglen in the City returns to Melbourne this October

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and dive into the world of premium wines as Rutherglen in the City…

Geelong Beer Festival returns in 2024 with a new look and major music headliner

Get ready to raise your glasses, as Geelong Beer Festival, formerly known as GABF, is back to kickstart the new…

Raise a glass to Victoria at Wine Geelong’s Toast to the Coast festival

This is your chance to choose local, support your region and sip, explore and discover delicious local drops that are…

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Shedfest: The Yarra Valley spring wine festival returns for 20th anniversary event

Get ready to drink your way through the Yarra Valley with absolute reckless abandon because Shedfest is back and better…

Great Ocean Road Gin: Where Distillery, Gin Kitchen, and Tasting Room Unite in gin-fuelled coastal harmony

In November 2017, founder Ann Houlihan and her partner Kris Mckie embarked on a sea change to Anglesea, where Ann…

Geelong’s beloved Toast to the Coast event is returning this October

The biggest celebration of our region’s world-class, cool-climate wines is set to take place at the iconic Little Creatures Brewery…

The Best Wine Bars in Geelong and the Bellarine

As the sun shines across Geelong and The Bellarine, there’s no better time to chill out at the region’s top…

Bottoms Up! Edge Geelong is now doing Bottomless Cocktails every Saturday and Sunday

Hold on to your cocktail glasses, because the ultimate weekend treat has just landed! Get ready to elevate your weekend…

Toast to the Coast returns in 2023 with a brand new location

In a cork-popping announcement, Toast to the Coast is making a triumphant return for its 20th annual edition in 2023….

SouthAmerica Coffee Co, a sleek specialty coffee bar championing Colombian brews, arrives in Little Malop Street

With a passion for exceptional coffee and a warm and intimate vibe, Little Malop Street couldn’t have been a better…

Raise your glass to the Geelong Winter Shiraz Festival this weekend

Get ready to embrace the winter spirit as Geelong’s most anticipated wine event returns – the Winter Shiraz Festival! This…

Cheers to Success: 18th Amendment Bar’s Gold-Winning Gin Shines at Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

Geelong’s renowned 18th Amendment Bar is toasting a well-deserved victory as they bagged the prestigious Gold Medal in the Best…

Blackman’s Brewery is throwing a huge winter beer garden party to celebrate its 9th birthday

Since 2014, Blackman’s Brewery in Torquay has been helping fuel the excitement around the craft beer industry. In the surf…

Leura Park Estate is hosting a massive Barrel Shed Sale with nothing over $25

It’s well known that we are fans of a cheeky wine or two… but we also do enjoy a sale,…

Geelong bar and eatery Frankie. is now running Bottomless Sunday Sessions

Looking for the ultimate way to unwind and treat yourself? Look no further than Frankie., Geelong’s stylish and chic venue,…

The Great Ocean Road’s dedicated Hot Chocolate Festival is back for the entire month of August

As the winter months take hold, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm cup of hot chocolate…

Shedshaker Brewing launches Castlemaine Keg for Good, raising money for community groups

Renowned for its range of fresh, handcrafted, small-batch craft beers, Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing has launched a new community program aimed at…

With stunning views of Corio Bay, Bellarine Estate is the 100-acre family-owned winery worth visiting

Established in 1996, Bellarine Estate is one of the oldest wineries on the Bellarine Peninsula, with Peter and Lizette Kenny…

Now Open: Planet Smoothie brings vibrant, out-of-this-world smoothies to Geelong

On the bright and bustling ground floor of Westfield Geelong, a new flavour-filled destination has arrived in Planet Smoothie, the…

Embrace the Winter Spirit with the return of Geelong’s Winter Shiraz Festival

Geelong’s rich, full-bodied red wines will be the centre of it all come August when the Geelong Winter Shiraz Festival…

FarmDog Brewing is hosting its very first boilermaker tasting night

In a fusion of flavors that promises to tantalise the taste buds of adventurous enthusiasts, FarmDog Brewing, Wallington’s vibrant family-run…

‘Here’s to 10 more’: Little Creatures celebrates 10 years of brewing in Geelong

It’s been quite the journey since one of our favourite breweries first opened its door. Launching in a Fremantle shed…

 

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