Stage one of $5m beer garden redevelopment now open at Torquay Hotel

Torquay Hotel has officially opened phase one of its brand-new beer garden today, marking the first milestone in a huge…

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Hits the Open Road with Regional Roadtrip

If your idea of a food adventure involves rolling hills, seaside breezes and wine glasses catching the golden afternoon light,…

Now Open: Some of the newest additions to our the regional gastronomy sector

Regional Victoria is constantly upping the offer when it comes to hospitality! Here are some of the latest hot spots…

Bells Beach Brewing Turns Ten: Still Independent, Still Thirsty, Still Raising a Ruckus

There are birthdays and then there are brewer-versaries; the kind that call for raising a glass, raising the roof, and…

One Month, Forty Wineries: Unlimited Summer Energy is Unlocked in the Macedon Ranges

Summertime has officially found its spiritual home in the Macedon Ranges. From 9 to 31 January 2026, Summertime Fling returns…

Andre Clouet’s Grande Reserve NV: The perfect drink for Christmas celebrations and gifting

This month’s Wine Window winner is Andre Clouet’s Grande Reserve NV, a drop that pops! Perfectly suited to the silly…

Coast is Queer Launches Beer Label Design Competition for Limited-Edition Lager

Geelong’s LGBTQIA+ community hub The Coast is Queer is celebrating a successful first year with something a little different—and very…

Renard is Ballarat’s boogie wonderland

With bistro foods and disco moods, Renard has a vibe that is contagious.  As clever, sleek and playful as its…

Forage & Feast Festival Returns in 2026 With a Massive Month-Long Celebration of Central Highlands Food Culture

The Central Highlands is gearing up for a flavour-packed summer as Commerce Ballarat and The Central Highlands Growers & Producers…

Geelong’s Three Horn Meadery Crowned Australia’s Best — Again

Geelong’s mead-making marvels, Three Horn, have done it again, sweeping the Australian National Mead Competition for the second year running…

Leega Korean BBQ is a sizzling good time

Having joined Geelong’s hospitality list in 2017, the Gheringhap Street location will transport you to the harmonious shared dining destination…

Wine Window: a red with a side of fun

Charles Roy takes us into the side hustle of Newtown creative crafters Residency Studios, a bottle with a side of…

360Q has all angles covered on the hospitality front (with views to match!)

With a four decade career that has seen him cook for a number of namedrops including Michael Jackson, Harry Connick…

Around the Region: Strawberries and grapes are on the menu this month

Nothing signals warmer weather quite like the vibrant red hearts popping out from under leafy vines. That’s right, strawberry season…

Nicol’s Paddock is a wine-winner on every front

Within the bustling Waurn Ponds network, where home, education, and shopping collide, is fellow neighbour Nicol’s Paddock.  This uniquely positioned…

Wine Window: Best’s beats the rest when it comes to Blanc de Noir

Resident wine whisperer Charles Roy of Barwon Edge builds a case for champagne for any occasion and his choice is…

Chef’s Corner: Five Minutes with Woolstore Restaurant and The Retreat head chef, Eli Grubb

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

BAIE Wines offer brilliance in a bottle

BAIE Wines is one of the region’s most trusted wineries amongst restaurants and hospitality spaces and for good reason. Across…

From Beer to There: Warrnambool’s craft brewery festival welcomes in the warmer weather

It’s beer o’clock every hour as we head into the warmer half of Spring. Joining forces to celebrate the crisp…

The Q Train quest: An award-winning tourism and hospitality experience

An award-winning tourist attraction, a breath-taking adventure, and a culinary statement, The Q Train is rolling excellence across the Bellarine….

WYM is the warmer weather catch up spot with the most glorious surrounds

It’s Where You Meet – aka WYM – Geelong Botanic Gardens’ flagship food and drink spot. An inconspicuous café covered…

Now Open: Your newest food residents to hit the block

Victoria’s hospitality scene is always evolving, with some new names popping up, some familiar favourites saying farewell and, of course,…

PSA- this popular coffee spot is giving away free coffees on Monday morning

The 1979 house of coffee on wheels, Kombi Koffe will be slinging free coffees come Monday 20 October. Parked at…

Geelong distillery, Haiver Spirits, launches two brewed hard teas

Get ready to drink with the cool new carbonated can option from Geelong’s own Haiver Spirits. Known for its innovative…

 

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