Where to go for the best winery tours in the Geelong region

If you’re anything like me, once the sun comes out and we get that delectable summer breeze, I need a…

Geelong’s most anticipated new opening, Meet Me At Marys, is here

In recent years, we got some truly epic wine bars added to the Geelong scene. From Geelong Cellar Door and…

Sip away the afternoon at the Geelong Wine Walk, returning in 2022

Sounds like a perfect Saturday.

This doggy winery tour has you and your four legged pal’s weekend adventure sorted

Dog lovers and owners across the state, let us introduce you to Gourmet Pawprints. Gourmet Pawprints is offering a very…

Feel the summer breeze at Teddy Picker, the riverside destination we didn’t know we needed

Summer is coming and if you’re anything like us then you’ll be on the lookout for some epic new spots…

Where to find the best non-alcoholic drinks in regional Victoria to sip on this summer

While things are warming up and we’re allowed to catch up with more friends and family, people across the state…

Toast to the Coast returns for 2022 as reimagined one-day event on the waterfront

Fancy a glass of wine or two (or more)? Returning for its 19th year, Toast to the Coast has announced…

Say cheers to Summer with these seriously cool canned cocktails from the Bellarine Distillery

It’s an arguable fact, but alcoholic beverages just taste better out of a small and beautifully packaged aluminium can. While…

Portarlington Grand Hotel is reopening this summer after a stunning multimillion dollar makeover

Built in 1888, the Portarlington Grand Hotel has been sitting pretty on the main street of Portarlington, boasting incredible views…

Geelong’s 6Ft6 has teamed up with Patient Wolf to craft a stunning pinot noir gin

They say that patience is a virtue – but when two of Victoria’s top independent producers bring their finest wine…

As our local restaurant and bar scene continues to suffer, it’s imperative diners show up for their reservations

If you’ve ever been stood up for a date, then you know how bad it feels to be all dressed…

This Melbourne brewery has released a tropical beer inspired by our vacation-loving Prime Minister

With their refreshing, juicy taste, cloudy appearance and unique aroma, tropical ales are one of the most refreshing and fastest-growing…

Save the date: The Ballarat Beer Festival announce return for 2022

It’s almost impossible to pass up a beer festival at the best of times, but when there’s one only an…

Torquay’s boozy spritz company Coast team up with local artist Love Ludie for new summer-inspired hard seltzer

Have you been dreaming of an island vacation? Well, you’re in luck because our good friends at Coast are here…

Art vs Science, Fulton Street and The Badloves announced for Great Australian Beer Festival Geelong 2022

Good news beer lovers of Geelong, The Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) and beer lover’s paradise has unveiled its plan to…

Bellarine Distillery unveils its second-ever Single Malt Whisky, ‘Sister Sunday’

Local champions and champions of locals the Bellarine Distillery are providing a salve for the effects of lockdown with the…

Geelong’s local distillery Anther Spirits have unveiled its new ‘Anther Geelong Dry Gin’ – and it’s delicious

Anther Distillery, a world-renowned award-winning gin and spirits distillery based at the  Federal Mills in North Geelong is making some…

Spice up your grand final weekend with Lambys’ takeaway Mario Karts

The rules and restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 have left us missing many things, but a couple of…

Meet Spinnin’ Juice, a new online shop that sells record-and-wine bundles from Igni’s Aaron Turner

Every single thing Aaron Turner – the man behind Geelong’s best dining spots, Igni, Tacos Y Liquor and The Hot…

Geelong bartender Indra Saryani named one of the Top 25 Bartenders in Australia 

It’s no secret: We love cocktails and we adore the mixologists and bartenders who create them. A science and an…

Bubbles Bar is the lush wine garden serving up frivolous fun in Geelong

Whether you like red, white or a fruity rosé, here in Geelong, wine time is always something to celebrate. Thankfully,…

Keep your spirits high with the 18th Amendment Bar’s cocktail delivery service 

Geelong is a region that is bursting at the seams with small business culture and is full of passionate creatives,…

A new gin cocktail bar opens on the Coast, just in time for summer

If there’s one thing regional Victoria does well, it’s bars. Be it hidden down a disused laneway, the main attraction…

Sweeten up your lockdown with these DIY hot chocolate kits delivered to your door

The winter months in this region were made for cosying up with a cup of hot chocolate. Gone are the…

 

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