Queens Bar and Kitchen breathes new life into a Highton institution

Anyone who has been to Bean & Base in Rippleside will remember it as a charming brunch spot on one…

An authentic new Spanish bar to open on Little Malop Street

There’s a new spot coming to Little Malop Street and it’s promising to further ignite Geelong’s ongoing love affair with…

A huge carb-loaded festival dedicated entirely to gnocchi is happening this month

Ah, gnocchi. The key to our potato-loving hearts. Who would have thought a simple pillowy soft potato parcel paired with…

Daniel’s Donuts just opened another store in the Geelong region

Ever since arriving on the Bellarine, Geelong residents and Donut lovers have been going gangbusters about the doughy treats from…

Claribeaux is the elegant new restaurant bringing contemporary French dining to the Bellarine

It’s not tricky to live so Frenchy, so chic in our regional home of Geelong, especially with the arrival of…

Bottles & Barrels transforms into a Euro-inspired dining destination with ‘Bistro at Bottles & Barrels’ 

There’s a lot to love about Geelong wine store, Bottles & Barrels. Situated on the picturesque Aberdeen Street and nestled…

Pakington Street restaurants, cafes and pubs

When it comes to dining, we’re spoilt for choice in Geelong. The city is a melting pot of cuisines and…

New donut store, Nuts For Donuts, opens in Geelong region with more than 40 flavours

We’re now worlds apart from the days of travelling home from Melbourne Airport with a coveted box of Krispy Kreme…

Immerse yourself into an authentic Japanese, world-class dining experience at Toki

Since opening its doors in early February, Toki has changed the way we see Japanese dining in our region. From…

Feeling frugal? Here’s a running list of the best meal deals you can get in Geelong at the moment

With uni going back and an influx of students re-entering Geelong, every man and his dog are on the hunt…

OK Smash returns, bringing burgers, hotdogs and beers back to Little Malop Street

Arguably one of the best things to come out of 2020, our burger-loving selves haven’t felt real joy since OK…

Geelong’s cheese bar founder joins top Victorian hospitality figures for flood fundraiser

Weeks after the widespread flooding devastated parts of Southeast Queensland and New South Wales, the country continues to collectively hurt…

There’s a festival dedicated entirely to ricotta happening in Melbourne this May

Good news fellow fromagerie lovers: After a successful inaugural event last year, That’s Amore Cheese is bringing back its iconic…

Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes (aka Australia’s Best Pies) has opened a store in South Geelong

Any Geelong local or general Victorian pie enthusiast knows Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes as one of the best (if…

Geelong’s Little Creatures to host ‘100 Mile Dinner’, showcasing local food through a unique dining experience

It’s time to celebrate delicacies closer to home with this unique dining experience heading to Little Creatures next week –…

A four-day Espresso Martini festival is coming to Geelong

Your favourite caffeinated cocktail now has its own festival, right here in Geelong. Fresh from reopening its doors after a…

Souva Bar, Geelong’s first and only authentic Greek souvlaki bar, opens 

Four and a half years ago, the Mavromoustakos family opened MAVS. It has since become a Geelong institution, located in…

The best places to find authentic and delicious Korean fried chicken in Geelong

Korean fried chicken has been sweeping the nation and it’s for good reason. If you’ve never tried that deep-fried sauce-y…

You can now get up to $125 off your bill when you dine or drink in Melbourne during the week with ‘Midweek Melbourne Money’

Time to hit the V-line for a midweek night out, dinner in the city just got 25-per cent cheaper thanks…

New bar Medusa opens in Geelong’s historic Rock O’Cashel Lane

Tucked away, in the historic Rock O’Cashel Lane, behind the heritage-listed façade of a three-storey building lies Medusa, taking over…

Live your cheesy fantasy with this list of the best cheese and charcuterie boards in Geelong and surrounds

Is there anything better than a platter? No seriously, is there anything better than a cheeky cheeseboard and a glass…

Yarra Botanicals is Melbourne’s lush new botanically-inspired floating bar and eatery

Great news for those keen to get out and explore the city: a new two-level pontoon bar with a botanically-inspired…

From Burleigh Heads, Justin Lane Establishment opens on Geelong’s Waterfront this weekend

For years now, Justin Lane Establishment has become a hip hangout for those in Burleigh Heads, with its sleek two-story…

Foo Fighters-themed specials, pizzas and drinks are rocking this Geelong pub for the next week

In case you missed it, the Foo Fighters are set to perform in Geelong next Friday for ALWAYS LIVE, the…

 

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