Get on the beers with these epic burger and bottomless beer and seltzer Sunday sessions

A classic combo.

Geelong’s Winter Shiraz Weekend returns for two days of full-bodied reds, degustations, masterclasses, live music and more

As the temperature drops, rich, full-bodied red wines are the perfect choice to warm you up. While you might be…

Celebrate World Gin Day at Geelong’s Anther Distillery with an epic G&T Degustation this weekend

The international celebration of our favourite botanical-based spirit, World Gin Day, is coming up and the local legends over at…

Strato Melbourne is Melbourne’s striking new 140 metre-high, 360 degree venue in the clouds

After five years of planning and development, Yarra Hotel Group has finally set an opening date for its brand new…

Belmont’s favourite coffee spot Paddington Cafe to double as late-night bar, serving fine booze and delicious eats

Since opening at its first location in September 2020, Paddington Cafe captured Geelong’s attention, with the Belmont community quick to…

Little Creatures Geelong is launching new Ezy Az beer this Friday – and are giving away 100 free beers to celebrate

If you’re anything like us, after a long week at work you don’t mind kicking back with a few beers at…

Tastes of Central Geelong returns for 2022, celebrating the region’s rich and diverse culinary scene with countless events

That’s right, the annual Tastes of Central Geelong returns like a phoenix from the ashes with a monumental-sized program this…

Portarlington Grand Hotel opens highly-anticipated front bar and bistro, opens booking for new accommodation

In one of the most exciting renovations in the region, the Portarlington Grand Hotel is continuing to deliver on all…

Local regional Victorian brewery cleans up at Australian International Beer Awards

Located in the pristine natural environment of the Otway, one of the world’s only coast temperate rainforests, Prickly Moses Brewery…

Geelong bar crowned as Victoria’s best rooftop experience

The winners of the 2022 Australian Hotels Association, Victoria (AHA Vic) State Awards for Excellence were announced at Crown Palladium…

A new coffee spot is opening in Geelong’s CBD and its giving away free coffee to celebrate

One of Australia’s coffee powerhouses, Soul Origin, has ventured down our way to open a brand-new location in the Geelong…

Warm yourself with this delicious Churros Chocolatini Cocktail this winter 

Fusing the iconic dessert with its classic Irish whiskey and cream to deliver a decadent treat with a tantalising Latin…

Get all-you-can-eat gnocchi with bottomless cocktails at this cosy Italian gem

Buffets have come a very long way since our days with Poseidon, his trident and Salty the Seal, where we’d…

Murphys is bringing a boozy bottomless brunch to its rooftop every Saturday 

If you’re looking for a destination where the champagne flows freely, top-notch views of the city and the bay, and…

Geelong’s Pinot Affair returns for two days of masterclasses, tasting experiences, high teas and degustation dinners

The juicy goodness of grapes extracted from the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Moorabool Valley has never tasted so good….

Best places to eat and drink on chilly autumn nights in Geelong

With cool sun-kissed days, Geelong’s Botanic Gardens glowing with earthy hues, stunning sunrises, grape harvesting at the local vineyards and…

Sweet Cheeks Cocktail Bar is bringing bottomless cocktails to Sundays in Geelong

If two hours of free-flowing margaritas, espresso martinis and white choc passion cocktails is how you like to spend your…

Australian Cocktail Month is back with select Geelong venues running exclusive cocktail specials for the entirety of May

Exclusive cocktails will be the talk of the town throughout May, thanks to the return of Australian Cocktail Month. Developed…

Beechworth brewery to open pop-up bar in Melbourne made entirely of cardboard

Redefining the idea of a pop-up bar, Bridge Road Brewers – A Bar Made of Cardboard is (as advertised) made…

Geelong-based STORY Cocktails awarded first-ever Platinum medal for bottled cocktail at 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Taking Geelong to the world spirit stage, locally-born business STORY Cocktails has been awarded the first-ever Platinum medal for a…

The best pubs and bars in Ballarat

Our buddies in Ballarat boast some of the best pubs and bars in Regional Victoria. Gear up for the Easter…

The 18th Amendment Bar to become permanent fixture of Queenscliff hospitality scene

We talk a lot about Geelong’s famed 1920s Prohibition-style cocktail bar The 18th Amendment and for good reason. Australian hospitality…

An authentic new Spanish bar to open on Little Malop Street

There’s a new spot coming to Little Malop Street and it’s promising to further ignite Geelong’s ongoing love affair with…

This Moorabool-based winery is hosting an adults-only wine hunt for Easter

As far as traditions go, Easter egg hunts are one of the most thrilling activities for everyone involved—the participants, egg…

 

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