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…

The best pubs and bars on the Surf Coast

Following our pub crawl of Geelong, we’re continuing our best pubs and bars guide by trekking down around the beautiful…

The 18th Amendment Bar is throwing a glitzy Gangsters and Dames Ball at a grand hotel on the Bellarine 

Well Old Sport, it’s time for you to dust off your Tommy Gun and party like it’s 1925 because there’s…

Wallington’s wildly popular FarmDog Brewing pop-up finds a permanent home at McGlashan’s Estate

After amassing a legion of loyal customers over the past few months, Jaimie and Maddy McGlashan, the faces behind Farm…

The best Geelong bars to debrief, de-stress and make all your after-work cocktail or mocktail dreams come true

If it’s been a long week in the office or even just a long day, Geelong is no stranger to…

Level up your summer nights with these Boozy Coast Seltzer Sorbets

Beach days, dodgy tan lines, red-hot bitumen, gatherings, get-togethers and soirées and the Hottest 100, summer is well and truly…

Set in a converted 1960s shearing shed, Austin’s Wines new cellar door is a tranquil stop for boutique wine and casual dining 

Set across a sprawling 1500-acres, with 150 under vine, Austin’s Wines is nestled in the Moorabool Valley between Ballarat and…

From humble beginnings to dramatic expansions and national awards, Union Street Wine has become one of Geelong’s best wine bars and cellars

Finding a top-notch wine bar that fits your every desire is the dream for any wine lover. A wine bar…

Geelong’s Toast to the Coast summer waterfront event has been postponed

Another major Geelong event has had its summer plans put on hold due to the surge of the COVID-19 Omicron…

Get hyped, the Ballarat Beer Festival returns

It’s almost impossible to pass up a beer festival at the best of times, but when we’ve copped a whole…

GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers countdown is on and Blackman’s Juicy Banger needs your vote

Think there’s just one iconic Hottest 100 this month? Well, think again. The GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers list…

Happy 2022, Sweet Cheeks Cocktail Bar and Dessert Lounge has reopened

One of the newer additions to the Geelong nightlife in recent times, Sweet Cheeks was the go-to place for late-night…

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria team up with Geelong distillery for unique plant-infused gin

Attracting over 1,900,000 visitors annually, Melbourne Botanic Gardens is a treasured part of cultural life and a valuable asset to…

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival has postponed this weekend’s event

Sad news beer lovers of Geelong – the Great Australian Beer Festival has been postponed because of a surge of…

The Geelong region’s best bar and brewery openings of 2021

In recent years, we’ve become quite fortunate here in Geelong to have everything from a 1920s Prohibition-style cocktail lounge and…

New bao bun and cocktail bar Shortmemory has opened in Belmont

If we had to make a list of the best things to come to Geelong in 2021, Chubby Bao would…

Something good is always brewing at Farm Dog Brewing

There’s always a smile on the faces of the people at McGlashan winery on a Friday evening, thanks to this…

 

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