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…

Wildfire Craft BBQ is a wildcard Texan-style win for Geelong

Back in 2018, Wildfire Craft BBQ began as just a pop up. You could find them at car parks and…

Make way for Maestro, Ryrie Street’s culinary king

The modern Australian restaurant is at the heart of the new Geelong Quarter development and celebrates the region’s finest ingredients…

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…

Nectar’s Seafood Sundays are back with a luxurious twist

Whether you’re a seasoned seafood enthusiast or simply love exceptional cuisine, Seafood Sundays at Nectar promise the ultimate foodie experience….

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…

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…

Portarlington Mussel Festival is back for more

This one’s for the seafood enthusiasts and festival-goers! The Portarlington Mussel Festival is thankfully back again this weekend, January 11,…

Splatters Cheese Bar splashes out on summer menu

The brain-child of cheesemonger Jo and wife, Tennille, Splatters boasts a 20-metre conveyer belt and fully licensed bar for a…

Mortadeli makes a good case for sandwiches

Meet Mortadeli, where you get the mix of a New York deli vibe, with some products and scents of Europe,…

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…

A new pizza shop is opening in Belmont

Nothing beats a pizza party and what better occasion than the launch of a new pizza shop in Geelong! The…

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…

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…

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…

Elsewhere at SAM brings a world-inspired menu to Shepparton Art Museum

Nestled in the heart of the Shepparton community, Elsewhere at SAM offers a dynamic, world-inspired menu that draws visitors from…

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…

 

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