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…

Keen to try Ryan Reynold’s Aviation Gin? Here are some simple gin cocktails from the funny man himself

Ah gin. It’s the magical spirit that’s certainly having a moment in recent times. Whether you like it with tonic,…

The Great Australian Beer Festival brings an immersive music and beer experience to Geelong this April

It’s time to raise a tasting glass of liquid gold to the ultimate festival featuring epic eats, beats and beer,…

Moorabool Valley wineries to visit at least once in your life 

Nestled between Geelong & Ballarat, the Moorabool Valley is quite possibly Victoria’s best-kept secret. Representing one of Australia’s finest cool…

Here’s the St. Paddy’s events in Geelong to get loose at (and skip work for) tomorrow

It’ll be gas altogether.

Beers For Mates: A bunch of Melbourne pubs are raising money for Red Cross Floods Appeal

It’s time to fire up the group chat and hit up the pub this month as Aussie pubs do their…

Geelong burger institution Boss Burger to close beloved Torquay location

For those who love a greasy, cheese-filled, dripping with delicious-goodness burger, Boss Burger Co. are probably at the top of…

Foo Fighters-themed specials, pizzas and drinks are rocking this Geelong pub for the next week

In case you missed it, the Foo Fighters are set to perform in Geelong next Friday for ALWAYS LIVE, the…

Melbourne Martini: The future of cocktails

The cocktail is synonymous with luxury and special occasions, but why not affordability and ease? Well, a local Melbourne company…

 

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