Scotchmans Hill’s ever-popular Barrel Hall Wine Sale returns this weekend

One to add to your calendar

A huge two-day Sake Festival is coming to Melbourne with 200+ kinds of Japanese Sake to taste

Bringing together enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and curious individuals, the Australian Sake Festival is heading to Melbourne in July to celebrate the…

The 18th Amendment Bar brings back exclusive masterclasses, and our eyes are on WhistlePig Distillery Rye July 

Nestled in the heart of Geelong, the famed 1920s Prohibition-style cocktail bar, 18th Amendment Bar, stands as a hidden gem…

Mount Moriac Hotel is a charming country pub with honest food, loads of atmosphere, live music and free camping

Once a simple stop for stagecoaches and riders, the Mount Moriac Hotel was and still is a charming destination for…

Geelong’s retro-inspired dumpling bar is now doing ‘Bottomless Bahjong’ every Sunday

Geelong’s newest dumpling diner and bar Bahjong has quickly established itself as a go-to dining destination in Geelong since opening…

Four Pillars launches Bloody Shiraz and Bloody Pinot Noir Gins, announces first-ever Bloody Midwinter Gin Festival

With winter all but officially here, it’s time to embrace life in the longer, cooler evenings with cosy conversations, multiple…

Heathcote on Show: Heathcote’s massive three-day Wine & Food Festival returns in June

Heathcote’s biggest annual event, Heathcote on Show is returning in 2023 with a huge lineup for wine lovers on the…

The Ultimate Pinot Affair Weekend: Top Events to Experience in Geelong this weekend

Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of all things Pinot Noir as Geelong hosts the highly anticipated Pinot…

Regional Victorian distiller Echuca Distillery wins international gold in San Francisco

In an Australian first, Echuca Distillery, based in the Victorian river port town, recently became the first Australian distillery to…

Melbourne’s Axil Coffee Roasters barista crowned as best in Australia for the second year in a row

Melbourne barista Jack Simpson from Axil Coffee has been crowned the Australian Barista Champion at the ASCA National Coffee Championships,…

Hawke’s Brewing bring ‘80s nostalgia to GABS Craft Beer Festival this weekend with epic Lucky Prawn pop-up

Beloved independent, Australian-owned beer company Hawke’s Brewing Co. is bringing 1980s-soaked nostalgia to this year’s GABS Craft Beer Festival, with…

Geelong’s Bean Squeeze opens new coffee spot on Fyans Street with both drive-thru and dine in

In its 13th venue across the region in 16 or so years, Geelong drive-through coffee business Bean Squeeze is continuing…

Soul Origin in Geelong’s CBD is giving away free coffee today

If you’re looking for an afternoon pick-me-up, head on over to Australia coffee powerhouses Soul Origin in Geelong to score…

Peaky Blinders meets The Great Gatsby: Ballarat’s new Sly Grog Speakeasy announces sneak-peek secret event

Mimicking the secrecy and time period of the old Prohibition-era speakeasies with hidden entrances, minimal (or no) signage, dim lighting,…

Ceres Distilling Co is Geelong’s impressive new craft vodka and gin distillery

Put your hands together for the newest distillery on the block, the family-owned Ceres Distilling Co. Located in Grovedale, the…

Indulge in high tea and bottomless bubbles for the winter at this beautiful Geelong winery

In perhaps some of the best news for your Monday, Mt Duneed Estate has announced the return of its famed…

The annual month-long Rocky Road Festival has returned to the Surf Coast for May

Running for a whole month and making all your sugar-filled dreams come true, the famous Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie’s Rocky…

Start training, a wine-tasting fun run is happening in Geelong in May

Geelong, behold multitasking at its best — fitness and wine. That’s right, on Saturday 13 May, the Grapest 5km run…

Here’s a list of cafes open in the Geelong region on ANZAC day to get your caffeine fix

We did the rounds, and here are the cafes who are most certainly ready to help you out with your caffeine requirements.

The much-loved Pinot Affair returns to Geelong wineries for three huge wine-filled days this May

Wine lovers from across the state are set to descend on the greater Geelong region as Wine Geelong proudly showcases…

One-day wine and food festival ‘Barossa. Be Consumed’ returns to Melbourne

Celebrating everything there is to love about the renowned wine-producing region northeast of Adelaide, the one-day festival ‘Barossa. Be Consumed’…

A one-day beer and cheese festival is coming to Geelong in May

Uniting two of our favourite indulgences, Blackman’s Brewery have announced its first-ever beer and cheese festival, proving that dreams really…

The White Rabbit Chocolate Stout is back this Easter for a limited-time only

Beer and chocolate lovers rejoice, as the White Rabbit Chocolate Stout returns for its seventh outing this Easter. After numerous…

One for the Country: Is this the most eco-friendly beer in Australia?

Giving back is in the DNA of Hawke’s Brewing Co. When Nathan Lennon and David Gibson approached former PM Bob Hawke with…

 

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