Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing opens their new Taproom today

Making a new home for themselves at The Mill precinct in Castlemaine, Shedshaker Brewing today opens the doors to their…

A new bar is opening in Colac this month

Taking over the former Sketa Bar which bid farewell to the Murray Street strip earlier this month, The Bar Colac…

Queen of the West launch Bottomless Margaritas and Tacos Friday nights

Pakington Street royalty, Queen of the West continually know what their crowd want and as the weather heats up what…

Non-Disclosure Bar and Cake Cult team up for CakeTails

Positioned as a delectable evening where cake and cocktails collide, luxury cocktail kings Non-Disclosure Bar will be pairing up with…

Nicol’s Paddock is a stunning pocket in Waurn Ponds feeding the wine and culinary curious

Fast approaching their ten-year anniversary since opening their restaurant doors in March 2015, Jack Nicol and Katherine Anderson have built…

A new wine bar is opening in Geelong

If you’ve driven down Ryrie Street in Geelong’s city centre lately, you may have noticed a little location under construction….

Budburst Wine Festival is bursting with batches of grape greatness

Whispers ween their way outside the wine community about the best-kept secrets, but Budburst Wine Festival is bursting the bubble…

Skene Street sustainable café Newfolk is for sale

Nestled into the Newtown suburban scene of Skene Street, neighbourhood local coffee house, Newfolk has been a favourite local hotspot…

Local favourites combine for unmissable wine and foodie experience this weekend

An icon in the Surf Coast foodie scene is joining forces with The Coast Restaurant for their second annual ‘Local…

Urban Wine Walk Geelong uncorks venues and drops wine lineup

The ultimate self-guided city-centre wine tour, Urban Wine Walk returns to Geelong next month on Saturday 9 November, yet again…

Dosa Hut is coming to Ballarat

Dosa Hut, the largest chain of Indian restaurants in Australia, is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest…

No.7 Healesville is a haven for food lovers

Did someone say lunch and dinner and everything in-between? Whether it’s just a few small plates at the bar, a…

Ooh Baby brings the best of Italian cuisine and cocktails to Geelong

Ooh Baby has Italian owners with over 20 years-experience in the hospitality industry, going back to their roots and opening…

Lou’s Pizza & Wine is Little Malop Street’s hand-made, hand-stretched pizza hideout

Covid was a downfall for many small local businesses, but here we have a diamond in the rough, with Lou’s…

Great Ocean Road Gin will reopen their Torquay location tomorrow

Great Ocean Road Gin fast became a staple of the Surf Coast distillery scene, opening their gin room as a…

The team behind Alma, Felix, and Barwon Edge revitalise The Batesford Hotel

Established in 1859, The Batesford Hotel sits only six minutes outside of Geelong but over the years has managed to…

The best pubs and bars in Warrnambool

With another long weekend coming in fast, Warrnambool is the place to be, especially with its captivating position, nestled into…

Frothers Coffee in Torquay are giving away $1 coffees all next week

Let’s be real for a second – coffee prices have skyrocketed over the last couple of years. Paying under $5…

Mount Macedon Winery unveils ‘The Wine Den’: An intimate architectural retreat for wine enthusiasts

Sleek black finishes, stone benchtops, paired with handcrafted floor to ceiling feature stone walls and mountain line: The Wine Den is…

Newtown café, Sweet Adeline, desperately seeks new premise to continue business

Coffee lovers across Geelong have been caught off guard overnight as resident coffee van, Sweet Adeline Cafe announced it will…

Geelong Beer Festival is back in 2025 with a killer headline

Raise those glasses high folks – Geelong Beer Festival, formerly known as GABF, returns for another triumphant year. Welcoming in…

Geelong Waterfront’s Sailors’ Rest brings back the rooftop for spring

One of Geelong’s most picturesque spots for a cold beer or cocktail, waterfront restaurant and bar Sailors’ Rest rooftop area…

Interlude Café and Charlie Bakery are the twin flames of Grovedale

“Interlude is a temporary amusement or diversion that contrasts with what goes before or after…”. We are your amusement and…

Mr Archer Wine Bar aims to be a hospitality anchor for the Torquay community

When thinking about the hotspots for hospitality in Torquay, Gilbert Street, Bell Street and The Esplanade often come to mind…

 

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