Two stunning Aussie vineyards make the 2022 World’s Best Vineyards list

Celebrating the very best and most beautiful vineyards across the globe, the World’s Best Vineyards has revealed this year’s top…

The Deck is hosting a bottomless Pornstar Martini night in Geelong

They look good, they taste good, and they’re always going to get you plenty of likes on the ‘gram… everyone…

Perk up, this Bellarine cafe is celebrating two years in business with $2 coffees on Friday

If you’re looking for an excuse to hit the road and explore Ocean Grove, The Grove Coffee Co has you…

Anther Distillery, Blackman’s Brewery and NED Whisky have joined forces to create unique aged porter 

Joining forces, three ambitious and flavour-curious Victorian producers – Anther Distillery,  Blackmans Brewery and NED Whisky, tested the boundaries of…

Urban Wine Walk is coming to Geelong in December for a one-day cellar door festival

In some good news for those looking to fill their summer in Geelong, the Urban Wine Walk has announced a…

Australia’s largest and fastest alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings launches in Geelong

Since 2012, Jimmy Brings – Australia’s largest and fastest on-demand drinks delivery service – has been satisfying the needs of…

Geelong’s newest Mexican restaurant is hosting bottomless brunch – with unlimited tacos and margaritas – every weekend

Unlimited margaritas, sangria, Mezcal Palomas, Chilaquiles, tacos… this and more is what you can expect at Hecho En Mexico‘s new bottomless…

Local brewery Prickly Moses announces whisky expansion and crowdfunding campaign

The Otway Brewing Group, home of Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer, is set to launch its first equity crowdfunding campaign on…

Vibes and Vino Festival brings live music, Victoria’s best wines and craft beer to Heathcote

Set in Heathcote, which is fast becoming one of Australia’s most loved wine regions, the Vibes and Vino Festival returns…

Holy Water: The new boutique distillery festival (with unlimited samples) happening this weekend

Head north-east this month and dive into the best of the local booze scene with Melbourne’s new craft distillery festival:…

Blackman’s Brewery is hosting a Beer Garden Party this weekend with mini golf, live music and food trucks

Slap on your sunscreen and dust off your stubby holders – Spring is here! One of our favourite spots for…

Great Australian Beer Festival announces return to Geelong in 2023 with one massive change

The Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) and beer lover’s paradise has announced their plans to return next year and we…

Spring Fiesta is the new one-day wine festival heading to Bendigo

Spanning 16 wine-themed days, Bendigo Uncorked Festival is in full swing once again with an expanded program, bringing with it a brand…

Join the Valhalla Brewing family as the Geelong-based brew legends open to investors for the first time

Geelong-based brew legends Valhalla Brewing is continuing to honour the Viking philosophy that life is to be lived to the…

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival announces a new 10-day Regional Edition for November

Fresh from the autumn edition of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2022 edition, the beloved culinary extravaganza is back for…

‘Rutherglen in the City’: Taste the best of Rutherglen’s wineries in Melbourne this October

Following a three-year hiatus, the Winemakers of Rutherglen will journey back down the Hume Highway this spring, returning to Melbourne…

The Village Door Café is hosting a boozy, bottomless event this October

Whether it’s ricotta hotcakes topped with poached pear, berries and honeycomb, avocado toast topped with runny poached eggs or a…

Evolve North: Proudly regional, the coffee roasters, suppliers and enthusiasts have you covered with everything coffee

When you think about your favourite cafe, there are a few things that come to mind: progressive, well-executed menus, considered…

Three-day gin festival Junipalooza returns to Melbourne this October

Good news gin lovers: Australia’s premier gin festival, Junipalooza, will return to Melbourne’s Timber Yard on the 21 – 23…

Lift soft drink is being discontinued, replaced with new Sprite flavour

It’s a sad time for Aussie fans of lemon-flavoured soft drinks, myself included, with the news that Coca Cola have…

Macedon Ranges’ Wine and Food Budburst Festival returns for 2022

Raise your glasses, the Budburst Wine Festival returns with a reinvigorated version of the much-loved Macedon Ranges event from Friday…

A Geelong cafe is celebrating Spring by giving away free coffee on Monday

It’s official. Spring is here, the weather is warming up, the days are getting sunnier and you can start the…

Melbourne’s first-ever openair floating club launches this spring

Joining Melbourne’s most famed floating bars like Arbory Afloat and Yarra Botanica, ATET is upping the ante with a floating…

Geelong’s Anther Spirits launch new gin in support of gynaecological cancer research and awareness

The Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation (AGCF) has partnered with Geelong gin distillery and local legends Anther Spirits to launch Ms….

 

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