Kickstart your weekend at Bob Sugar Torquay: DJ, cocktails, and good times every Friday

Looking for the perfect way to start your weekend? Bob Sugar has got you covered every Friday night from 7-10pm…

Steak and Shiraz Thursdays are back at Anglesea’s Last One Inn

Thi year featuring a Cape Grim Beef outside skirt, for just $40, you can enjoy this perfectly cooked medium cut,…

Archive Wine Bar and Ladygarden Wines collab for women in wine garden party spotlight

This March 9th, join us for a glass (or two) at Archive Wine Bar’s International Women’s Day Garden Party –…

Centra Hotel brings a slice of Italy to Geelong’s CBD

A family-owned gem nestled in the city’s vibrant CBD, Centra offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of…

Woolstore is the newest dining destination in Newtown’s river-end precinct

A new culinary hotspot has just opened its doors in the heart of Newtown’s vibrant river-end precinct. From the creators…

Cupid’s guide to Valentine’s Day: top spots and specials in Geelong and surrounds

From sweet meal deals to romantic events, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate (or just treat yourself). Whether you’re…

Unmissable: Geelong’s Longest Lunch tickets are selling fast

Over the course of four hours, guests will indulge in a spectacular four-course feast that will captivate the senses. Geelong’s…

Drink up, No. 10 James Street wine nights have returned

In some wonderful news, No. 10 James Street (formally James St bakery) have reinstated their weekly wine nights! Pouring national…

Creative Harvest: where good things grow

Explore gardens, meet talented gardeners and creatives, book a workshop and enjoy a beautiful weekend in West Gippsland. Creative Harvest…

Starfish Bakery have announced retirement after more than 25 years

The Fox family took to social media this week to share the sad news they’ll be closing up shop, at…

Tulip restaurant re-blooms with new look

No need for concern – there’s fun new stuff happening but the team at Tulip assures us the great food…

The Curious Cabinet launches ‘The Drivers’ Bar’ for A Day on the Green concert series 

The Drivers’ Bar, is set to provide a sophisticated alcohol-free solution for designated drivers and mindful drinkers alike, so everyone…

Geelong West’s Tulip closed for renovations

Tulip Restaurant have teased some “shiny new things” are on the horizon, with an announcement they would be closed for…

Raise your glass: Geelong’s ultimate summer celebration is almost here

It’s getting close…renowned as Australia’s most colourful beer festival, Geelong Beer Festival returns this month to the iconic Johnstone Park…

Daisy’s fresh, fun new drinks menu is coming

After what has been an amazing first few months of life down at Daisy, the team are ready to announce…

Club Chin Chin cheers the end of year with culinary celebrations

Gear up for a grand New Year at GMHBA as Club Chin Chin celebrate their first New Year’s Eve. Popping…

Little Creatures looks better than ever following $4million upgrade

Geelong’s original brewhouse and one of Australia’s most celebrated craft brewers, Little Creatures have unveiled their major venue upgrades. Having…

Meet Ballarat’s newest restaurant, café and wine bar experience, Eleanora

Whilst we were sad to see Mitchell Harris Wine Bar leave, we are excited to welcome Eleanora into the Doveton…

frankie. Bar and Eatery find their feet with new function spaces

The brilliant ethos of frankie. is that you can dress up, feel fabulous, head out on the town to a…

Get your game on: Chaos Bar is Union Street’s newest late night hangout

Do you love a good games night with friends but are sick of always being the host? Perhaps you’re sick…

As the weather heats up, Bells Beach Brewing beers offer a reprieve

Bells Beach Brewing, is a craft brewery inspired by the stunning landscape of Bells Beach and the Surf Coast, and…

Bendigo’s Out of Order café combines quality coffee with community

Birthed from a love of specialty coffee, and the vision to bring something new to the Bendigo café scene, Out…

The team behind Tomodachi Izakaya Bar continue to grow their portfolio with Waterfront View

In 2016 as the foundations for Geelong’s biggest hospitality hotspot were being laid, Chef Michael Bong, a maestro hailing from…

Head Way Out West with Pakington Street’s newest café and wine bar

There are so many great spots in the west of Geelong with Pakington Street housing a bunch of hospitality highlights…

 

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