Prepare your esky, the perfect summer bev has just launched on the Surf Coast

The good people at the Surf Coast-based beverage maker Coast have perfected the ultimate hard seltzer, just in time for…

The 18th Amendment Bar have revealed their famous ‘Jitterbug’ cocktail recipe

While doing our part to flatten the COVID-19 curve during this second wave means we can’t go out and sip…

St Ali have teamed up with Mr Black for a limited-edition single origin coffee liqueur

Two of Australia’s largest coffee institutions have teamed up for one top-notch tipple that is sure to get you through…

Basils Farm are hosting a two day wine sale this week

Located in the beautiful shores of Swan Bay in the Bellarine Peninsula, Basils Farm is a winery/farm seriously passionate about…

Local business Honey Source is buzzing away with a new ‘honey wine’

For the past two years, Honey Source has been Geelong’s go-to for all things honey and beekeeping. Not only do…

This Geelong wine bar has been named one of the country’s best for 2020

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

Barwon Health Foundation’s ‘Shout A Healthcare Hero A Coffee’ campaign has returned

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

Amidst a pandemic, The Pickers Union are keeping their business alive with their new coffee beans

This year has brought a new challenge to small businesses in regional Victoria, and there’s no way to sugar-coat it….

Bird Rock, Blackman’s Brewery and local artist Jake Ross unite for an epic collaboration brew

“I guess like all good things, it came about while we were sitting around drinking beer,” he says with a…

An Aussie company has made a Hot Sauce Infused Vodka and we’re here for it

A positive of this pandemic has undoubtably been the absolute influx in creative endeavours and crazy inventions spawned from clearly…

Sober Mates founder Sam Wilson works hard to destigmatise the Australian drinking culture at global festival

This weekend educational platform Sober Mates is headlining the Socialising Sober panel at Global Club Soda’s Mindful Drinking Festival. So,…

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival announce their date for 2021

The Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) and beer lover’s paradise has announced their plans to return next year and we…

The 18th Amendment Bar has officially opened in Ballarat

Step back in time.

Get those sparks flying with a couples cocktail class

No pasta and white tablecloths here, no sir.

Pull up a stool, Doni Bar officially opens tonight

Doni Bar will see Sodi transform into a relaxed spot for a weekend drink once the sun goes down, slinging a number of expertly-crafted cocktails, beers and wines.

Where to find some of the finest coffee in town

The places to be seen, when in need of caffeine.

Meet Miss Buzz, the mobile espresso bar popping up on the Bellarine

They will be offering $2 medium sized coffees for opening week.

This shop is selling boozy donuts and things are looking up

Donuts for grown-ups

Blackman’s Brewery are launching a decadent new beer

Have you ever sprinkled roast barley on top of the chocolate cake your Nan baked you for your birthday?

Leura Park Estate are hosting a massive Barrel Shed Sale

In celebration of the re-opening of Leura Park Estate’s cellar door.

Time to indulge, Geelong West has just scored a new venue dedicated to wine and cheese

They say there’s nothing a glass of wine and a piece of cheese can’t fix, and now Geelong’s got a…

 

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