New bao bun and cocktail bar Shortmemory has opened in Belmont

If we had to make a list of the best things to come to Geelong in 2021, Chubby Bao would…

All aboard, Geelong’s highly-anticipated cheese train has announced an opening date 

Since announcing its plans for opening back in February this year, we (and we assume the lot of you) have…

Melbourne burger joint Huxtaburger brings new bar and dine concept to Geelong

After taking the Melbourne burger scene by storm, Huxtaburger is heading to Geelong, marking its first store opening in regional…

Outdoor Mexican pop-up bar El Barquero has returned to the Bellarine for summer

While we can’t take that much-needed trip to Mexico just yet (hopefully really soon though), Queenscliff has you sorted with…

Here are the local venues that cleaned up the Golden Plate Awards, celebrating the best of regional Victoria’s hospitality industry

For the past 19 years, the Golden Plate Awards judge the best hospitality in regional Victoria for their excellence –…

Local favourite Sober Ramen opens second location in the Geelong region

One of the most intimate dining experiences in town, Sober Ramen is one of our favourite spots to go for a…

Drive-thru banh mi has landed in Geelong 

Ah, the drive-thru, how we love thee. Once a service reserved for Maccas, KFC and necessary road trip pit stops,…

Iconic ice cream parlour Sweet Susie’s returns to Geelong’s CBD 

Sweet happy days, an old Geelong favourite has returned in Sweet Susie’s. Most recently known as ‘Lic ice cream parlour’…

This Geelong CBD cafe is giving away free coffees tomorrow for the entire day

There’s not much that can beat a toastie. The mother of all foods (tell me I’m wrong!?), it’s got the…

Ali Barter, Féfé & Cookin’ on 3 Burners, Mick Harvey announced for Werribee Mansion garden party So Frenchy So Chic

There are those unspoken countries and icons you must visit when travelling, and inoubliable France is one of them. Known…

Anther Gin and 1915 are teaming up to bring you the ultimate “gin dinner” experience

Promising to be one of Geelong’s most unique drinking and dining experience, the culinary experts and gin-drinking pioneers of North…

Rossco’s has opened in Geelong West, a tiny retro coffee shop dedicated to sandwiches

After the grand opening in mid-November, the sold-out sign appeared on the door of this slick white-and-red spot way sooner…

After four years, the iconic Uncle Donut has closed its doors on Little Malop Street  

Inspired by the abundance of iced, sugared and gourmet treats taking over Melbourne, Uncle Donut was one of the first to…

Melbourne favourite Gami Chicken & Beer has officially opened in Geelong

Hailed as some of the ‘best-fried chicken in Melbourne’ for a number of years now (seriously Google it), Gami Chicken…

Higher Order has all your senses catered for in a new art-inspired dining experience

The culinary genius Scott Pickett, of Chancery Lane, Longrain, and Matilda, is bringing his creative brain over to Southbank at…

Geelong’s most anticipated new opening, Meet Me At Marys, is here

In recent years, we got some truly epic wine bars added to the Geelong scene. From Geelong Cellar Door and…

Feel the summer breeze at Teddy Picker, the riverside destination we didn’t know we needed

Summer is coming and if you’re anything like us then you’ll be on the lookout for some epic new spots…

Everyone’s favourite Belmont coffee spot, Paddington Café, moves to a bigger, brighter location

When talking about the great service at a cafe people often mention how great it is when the staff knows…

A new authentic ramen bar has just opened on Little Malop Street

Ramen. The beautiful marriage of tender meat and soft noodles bathing in the juices of a belly-warming broth with delicious…

Trick or Treat yourself this Halloween with sweets from these local businesses in Geelong

It’s that time of year again – Halloween is making its return Sunday 31 October 2021! While we may not…

Pinchy’s lobster and champagne bar is popping up in Geelong this month

Who’s in the mood for a luxuriously tasting treat? Pinchy’s Champagne and Lobster Bar is hitting the road this month…

Portarlington Grand Hotel is reopening this summer after a stunning multimillion dollar makeover

Built in 1888, the Portarlington Grand Hotel has been sitting pretty on the main street of Portarlington, boasting incredible views…

Maltese heritage meets mouthwatering deli delights at Torquay’s hip new spot, Mortadeli

Something fresh and new has hit Torquay, and no one is complaining. Jake Cassar has moved in and created quite…

As our local restaurant and bar scene continues to suffer, it’s imperative diners show up for their reservations

If you’ve ever been stood up for a date, then you know how bad it feels to be all dressed…

 

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