Support local business and level up your iso weekend with these takeaway cocktails

Just because we’re back within the confines of our houses doesn’t mean we can’t get a bit loose on a…

Sorrento’s Conti Hotel is reopening after a multimillion dollar makeover

Standing proud atop Constitution Hill, the Hotel Continental has been a cornerstone of Sorrento’s dining and entertainment precinct since 1875….

This Victorian brewery has launched a limited edition ‘Dan AnBrews’ beer

Over the past 18 months, the Covid pandemic has spawned many things: a glorious Victorian anthem (‘get on the beers’),…

Victorian bakery kings, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses, are giving away free coffees this week 

There’s not a whole lot that beats great coffee, but great coffee that’s also free might just be the pinnacle….

Geelong sisters create ‘pay it forward’ movement, providing coffee to our brave Health Care Workers

For the past 18 months, healthcare workers have been on the front lines handling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

The best places to hit up this weekend in Geelong for a taste of that sweet post-lockdown life

Now that Victoria is officially out of lockdown, it’s time to head out and explore our beautiful region once more,…

Meet Mount Pleasant Brewers, the result of two Geelong mates on a mission to create their own independent craft beer

There’s nothing better than relaxing with a couple of mates and a beer, especially when that beer is locally brewed…

Coming soon: Geelong’s most anticipated restaurant and bar openings to put on your radar

2021 has already been an explosive year for food and drink and there’s lots of evidence to show it’s only…

A guide to some of the best dog-friendly wineries across regional Victoria

Sometimes our friends cancel plans, don’t like drinking on a work night, or just are plain boring, but there is…

Make isolation better with these alcoholic takeaway and delivery services in the Geelong region

No more unnecessary trips to the shops and less chance of coming into contact with this pesky virus!

Win a double pass to Anther Distillery’s lively winter cocktail masterclass

Geelong’s cocktail culture is pretty much as good as it gets. Our humble city is home to some of the…

Torquay spritz company NoSh Boozy Seltzer release a limited edition cola flavour

It’s official: the hard seltzer trend is here to stay and our friends NoSh Boozy Seltzer have just given you…

10 local ways to spice up your morning coffee when you need to turn things up a notch

Sure, your usual morning latte is great for starting the day, but there’s a bunch of other things to add…

The 18th Amendment Bar named finalists in numerous awards at prestigious Australian Bartender Magazine Bar Awards

It might have been the year of home-delivered booze and bottled cocktails sipped on the couch — but in spite…

Sip on caffeine while supporting local producers with this grocer’s charming in-house coffee bar

Situated in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, Wallington’s Local Pantry offers the finest collection of curated local produce all…

Raise your glasses, Anther Spirits has put Geelong on the International Spirits Map

Anther Spirits, home at Anther Distillery in North Geelong, has brought home silver and bronze in the 2021 International Wine…

A bunch of awesome dog-friendly breweries to check out in Regional Victoria

As the weather drops, it’s time to re-stock the bar fridge with some of the best local lagers, ciders and…

The best places in Geelong to cosy up next to a fireplace this winter

Our days are only getting colder, and there’s no better feeling than getting snuggly as your warm up your toes…

Here’s where to go for the best mocktails in the Geelong region

You might be surprised at just how much you enjoy an alcohol-free version of your favourite drink.

This small, charming coffee caravan in Mount Duneed is the best thing to come out of 2020

Since opening last September, Cups Canteen has become one of the trendiest and most welcoming coffee stops to grace our…

1915 is the whimsical new restaurant set inside a 100-year-old red-brick boiler house in Geelong

Set in the former Federal Woollen Mills, one of the city’s most iconic and historic buildings, and beneath the historic…

Alisitos and Jose Cuervo are teaming up to offer a night of tequila tasting paired with Mexican dishes

It’s a question that perplexes some people. Some love it, some reserve it for 2am shots on a night out…

Grazeland, the 10,000sqm food haven, is a must-visit for any Victorian 

Originally slated to open in 2020 but hit by delays thanks to old mate COVID, outdoor food precinct Grazeland officially…

Melbourne’s Kaiju! just released two colossal seasonal craft beers to sip this winter

After last year’s simultaneous return of beer heavyweights, ‘Where Strides the Behemoth’ and ‘Betelgeuse’, led to the very first KAIJU!…

 

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