Put away the passport, Stoneflow Gin is bringing the African wilderness to Australia

Sandy savannahs; powdery golden beaches; star-studded desert skies; towering cliff faces; jagged and lush mountains, rich exotic fauna and national…

Deep dive into the world of wine: From grape to glass with Red Hill Estate Winery

The Wine Industry is one that’s vast and expansive in Australia, and with extensive wineries across the East Coast, our…

Put your thinking caps on, here’s a list of the best pub trivia nights in Geelong

This is just to name a few of the great trivia events on around town but make sure to keep your eyes peeled because the fun never ends!

Get excited, Barwon Heads Brewing Co. are about to become the new taste of the Bellarine Peninsula, with three new beers on the way

Barwon Heads is about to see the launch of their very own local brew, which is perfectly poised to become…

A massive craft beer festival is heading to Melbourne, and we’ve got an epic three-day double pass to giveaway

After its 2020 induced slumber, the world-renowned Great Australasian Beer Spectapular is making a triumphant return to Melbourne this May!…

With winter weekends incoming, Melbourne’s Kaiju Beer just released a warming seasonal beer to stock in your fridge

Ohhhh, winter. You’re so close we can feel it (in our frozen toes) and no matter how many layers we…

White Rabbit has teamed up with Pana Chocolate once again for a limited Chocolate stout release

Good news beer and chocolate lovers, the White Rabbit Chocolate Stout is back this Easter. Since successfully launching the brew…

Bloody ripper, the new Blackman’s Brewery officially opens in Grovedale

A legendary local crew—tick. Cool, industrial interior—tick. Local beers that taste even greater when poured where they’re brewed-tick. There’s a…

Cheers to that, Geelong’s very first Gin Club has officially landed

There’s a lot of great gin distilleries in Victoria, but if there’s one place destined to be our new gin…

Bottoms up, a new wine bar proposed to open on Pakington Street

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

Grab your best amigos and go loco for some of the best Mexican food in the Geelong region

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best restaurants to get your Mexican fix in Geelong and the Surf…

Geelong burger institution Boss Burger just quietly opened up its seventh restaurant

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

Get thirsty, Flying Brick Cider Co is throwing an epic Australian Cider Day celebration this weekend

If an apple a day is good, then a cider a day is even better, right? Well, you’ll be fighting…

Caffeinate yourself with Tinie Tamper, the newest (and cutest) coffee van in town

As the world’s coffee capital, Victoria has never fallen short of providing you with a perfectly brewed coffee. Now with…

Time for a cocktail, hospitality veteran Gorge Camorra is opening a third venue in Little Malop Street

Ok, deep breathes Geelong, ‘cause we’re just a little bit excited that the creator of two of our favourite cocktail…

Nestled in Geelong’s James Street sits Manhattan Bar, your go-to for a weekend drink

Manhattan Bar, The 18th Amendment‘s younger and more laid-back sister will have you sipping on craft beers, cocktails and quality…

Forget getting on the beers, these enticing spirits from Newy Distillery will have you reaching for more

Founded by Luke and Kimberly Storey, this boutique distillery first began brewing in the Storey’s household shed. Flash forward two gorgeous…

Torquay’s boozy spritz company Coast up the ante with new ‘Party Hard Seltzer’

Hard seltzers have, arguably, become the drink of summer, and just because summer is over, it doesn’t mean we can’t…

From the coast to the city, Bells Beach Brewing is bringing craft beer back to Geelong’s most-loved laneway

Earning themselves a solid reputation for their brewery and taproom on the Surf Coast, which has become a real hidden…

Six of the best beer gardens in Geelong

It’s a warm Saturday arvo and you and the friends are all miraculously free and in need of refreshments. Where…

Celebrate the women in your life at this waterfront Diamond Party

International Women’s Day (March 8) is all about women supporting women, celebrating achievements and looking at what we can do…

A new alternative club night is launching in Geelong this week

Keen to make the most of your nights and hit the dance floor this year, but the usual chest-thudding beat…

Cafes are giving away free coffees today for Random Acts of Kindness Day

If there’s anything the last 12 months have proven, it’s that a little kindness can make a big difference in…

Six of the coolest Regional Coffee Roasters

The World’s coffee capital is home to some of the most awesome roasters and bean makers, today we’re diving into…

 

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