18th Amendment Bar and Armageddon Cake unite for an epic afternoon of specially paired cocktails and desserts

In good news for your Monday arvo, the esteemed mixologist’s at Geelong’s 18th Amendment Bar have teamed up with our…

Cure your Sunday blues with this new Sunday Session hitting Geelong’s waterfront

Is there any better way to welcome in a new week than with a sneaky Sunday sesh? Whether you’re seeking…

Vibe out at this stunning container café and bar that’s popping up in the region tomorrow

If you’re looking for a silver lining in the state’s precarious restrictions, it has to be the various outdoor bars…

This local coffee caravan is slinging free coffee for one day only

Saturday morning just got a whole lot more epic. Mount Duneed cafe/Kombi Cups Canteen is celebrating the Christmas and the…

Sou’West Brewery is the latest destination for hop-heads opening in Torquay

In an area of the world that is quickly becoming known for delicious craft beers, experienced brewer Luke Scott is…

Bathers is the newest dining and cocktail destination on Geelong’s Waterfront

The days are longer, warmer and brimming with possibilities – yes, Summer is officially here, and we are bursting with…

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival has officially cancelled their 2021 event

Sad news beer lovers of Geelong – the Great Australian Beer Festival has officially been cancelled for 2021. Can we…

The Ballarat Beer Festival announce date for 2021

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

A new late-night dive bar has opened on Pakington Street

For Geelong locals who are don’t want to go all fancy-shmancy, prim and proper and just want to put their…

Elysian Fields is the newest moody cocktail bar to greet Geelong

If you’re planning to head out in the city for some drinks this season, the legends over at Bloom have…

Nine of our favourite wines to drink (or gift) this Christmas

Well, we made it, sort of… Christmas is near, meaning we can nearly tell 2020 to politely go away and…

Geelong’s newest pub has just revealed their opening date

It’s time, Geelong Malt Shovel Taphouse have revealed the opening dates for their freshly renovated new venue – and bookings…

Queenscliff Distillery has taken home awards for each of their gins at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

They might be small and local, but they are standing out against most craft distilleries in Australia! Queenscliff’s newest local…

Lambys are now slinging takeaway bottles of Juddy

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

A Geelong wine bar is one of four venues named Australia’s Best by the 2020 Wineslinger Awards

Finding a top-notch wine bar in the country that fits your desires is about as hard as finding your favourite…

In case you missed it, Geelong’s new gin distillery has opened its doors

If you needed further proof that gin was having a serious moment, then the opening of Anther Distillery in Geelong…

Keep cool and caffeinated, Jameson have released a limited-edition cold brew

Frothy cappuccinos, creamy lattes and nuclear-strength espressos are the basic requirements to get us through the week, but when the…

The beloved beer advent calendar is back, and this year it’s all about supporting independent breweries

Cheers to 24 days of booze!

KAIJU! Beer are offering a year’s supply of booze

For everyone out there who has been sipping their way through iso, sneaky trips to the bottleshop have probably become…

Bloody ripper, Little Creatures Canteen will reopen next week

Geelong’s most iconic venue Little Creatures Brewery has announced the reopening of its beloved canteen. Since the Little Creatures team…

Need an excuse to drink some gin? Aussie distilleries are attempting to break a gin tasting Guinness World Record

Gin lovers unite. The crew from Gintonica, curators of Aussie craft distillers, are leading the charge in an attempt to…

Get a sneak peek inside Bobby Dre’s on Pakington Street

Please give a warm welcome to Bobby Dre’s, the super fresh restaurant and bar that will blow your socks off….

Amidst a pandemic, these five locals launched their small businesses – and thrived in doing so

Starting a new business can be extremely hard at the best of times, but it’s even tougher when you’re doing…

Say hello to Aunty Jacks, the newest brewpub to grace regional Victoria

There is something truly special about drinking a beer right where it was made, and this is a place to…

 

Subscribe to the
Forte newsletter

Stay up to date with everything going on around your region.