The Chats are releasing their own goon bag, just in time for summer

Prepare the clothes line, pub rock heroes The Chats have teamed up with Sydney bar and venue Crowbar on a…

Four glorious regional breweries and distilleries to hit up when you need a cold one

It’s no secret that we love a good drink here at Forte (some might say myself especially), and we’re always…

Lambys are now slinging takeaway Mario Karts

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

In case you missed it, Geelong’s Lord Nelson is transforming into Malt Shovel Taphouse

The Lord Nelson has long been an old favourite among locals. An iconic pub steeped in history, renovations in the…

A local winemaker has been named 2020’s Winemaker Of The Year

Providing a bit of good news for the local wine industry, Geelong’s Nick Farr, of Wines By Farr Estate, has…

Apollo Bay Distillery’s Hope Gin is raising awareness and money towards women’s health

October marks thirty-one days dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. With…

This Pakington Street cafe is gifting locals a new destination for Friday night drinks

Within the blink of an eye, this local coffee shop is set to turn into a bustling bar serving up…

For the love of our restaurant and bar scene, please show up for your reservation

Being aware of the host of rules around how to behave in a restaurant has always been important. While being…

Keen to put your feet up? The legends at Southern Comfort want to gift you ‘The Easiest Day Ever’

If there ever was a time to slow down, chill out and invest in some serious R&R, 2020 is it….

Unwind with Cup A Day Tea, the new tea company from local entrepreneurs

There’s a new kid on the block for self-care, in Cup A Day Tea. The Geelong-Melbourne based tea company is…

Torquay’s beachside pop-up bar has reopened for the season

There’s a lot to love about a beachside bar. From un-beatable views, seaside winds, spectacular sunsets and of course cold beverages, a beachside bar is the perfect place to kick back and relax for summer.

Kylie Minogue’s Signature Rosé has landed in Geelong

If there’s two things Australians absolutely adore, it’s Kylie Minogue and Rosé. Since topping the charts with her hit song…

Fire up the group chat, a pop-up gin and spritz bar is opening in Geelong

Cancel all your plans and fire up the group chat because Geelong has just scored a pop-up gin and spritz…

Geelong and Ballarat’s bottomless cocktails events have finally been rescheduled

Earlier this year, we reported that a night of two hours of free-flowing mimosas, margaritas, espresso martinis and even beer…

ALDI’s $30 bottle of vodka has won top prize at the International Alcohol Awards

If you’re still on your iso budget but have gotten used to those quarantine cocktails of late, boy do we…

ICYMI, a Gin Garden has popped up on Geelong’s Pier

If you’re looking for something to fill you with pure bliss, there’s not much that can beat reclining back after…

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….

 

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