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…

Explore the Bellarine Peninsula with Hop It, the region’s first ever hop-on hop-off bus service

If you’ve been craving for a drop of delicate pinot noir straight from the source, or perhaps you’ve been wanting…

Yarrawonga pub The Terminus opens new beer garden

In the town of Yarrawonga, the Terminus has been an iconic local venue, serving great food and hosting a range…

Now Open: Mt Pleasant Rd Brewers open a charming taproom in Belmont to flaunt its delicious craft brews

Since launching their first craft beer in July 2021, brothers-in-law, homebrewers and founders Mark and Tim have taken Mount Pleasant…

The oldest public boathouse on the Yarra, the iconic Studley Park Boathouse, is undergoing a $5.8M revamp

Kew’s iconic Studley Park Boathouse will reopen this winter, following a transformative $5.8 million renovation. Inspired by Victoria’s vast parklands…

Flowstate Brewers and Distillers launch delicious new coffee liqueur made with locally-roasted coffee

Fresh from opening their brand new cellar door in Torquay, Flowstate Brewers and Distillers continue to reach for the stars…

Piglet Bar: Belmont’s late-night neighbourhood bar from the lovable Paddington Cafe team

Belmont’s favourite coffee spot Paddington Cafe continues to bring some quality inner-city cafe culture to their local community in new…

Celebrate and indulge in all things delicious across the region with Tastes of Central Geelong Festival

It’s our favourite time of the year: the beloved festival dedicated to showing off the best food and drink in…

By The Glass is the stunning new European-influenced wine bar worth visiting in Armadale

A venue that’s all about embracing life’s simple pleasures, By The Glass is Armadale’s new go-to wine destination. Practising what…

Hop-A-Long Geelong is the epic new craft beer festival hitting central Geelong in April

Hail to the ale: Geelong beer lovers have just been blessed with a brand-new craft beer festival in a salute…

Valhalla Taproom announces temporary closure due to significant venue damage

Geelong-based brew legends Valhalla Brewing has been dealt a massive blow this month, with the venue announcing a temporary closure due…

An espresso martini festival is taking over Australian venues this month

Pubs across Australia will be celebrating one of the country’s favourite cocktails with the Espresso Martini Festival from 13th–19th March,…

Coming Soon: Franklin and Friends will soon open their coffee caravan ‘Little Franklin’ – at the foot of the Grampians in Dunkeld

Little Franklin will focus on simplicity in all it does, noticeable in a tight menu of coffee, pastries and sandwiches….

The best rooftop bars in Geelong for beautiful views and sky-high drinking

There’s just something so alluring about a rooftop bar. Whether it’s drinking with some of the most beautiful views of…

A wine festival is coming to The Geelong Club in March, bringing along more than 100 wines to taste

In some exciting news for this wine-loving readers, here’s another sign that our thriving regional city is moving up in…

Heads up, Murphys is hosting a free rooftop Gin Festival this weekend

Enjoy Geelong’s finest views whilst sipping on your favorite G&T.

The legends at 18th Amendment Bar have created their very own gin

Raising the bar on cocktail offerings and creating epic experiences like we have never had before, Geelong’s famed 1920s Prohibition-style…

Celebrate International Margarita Day with 10,000 free cocktails from bars across the country

Get ready to raise your glasses because International Margarita Day is here! To celebrate this delightful occasion, tequila brand Altos…

 

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