The Valley Inn has re-opened with a fresh look and copper-beer tank

It seems the new rage is giving old pubs of Geelong new life.

Geelong Cellar Door are having a Sangria Sunday Sesh with cheese and DJs this Sunday

Sundays are for relaxing, but if there happens to be a side of cheese and sangria, we’re keen.

Crack a cold one: The CUB Boycott has come to a close

Unions Australia have declared victory over Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) following a six months of negotiation, with 55 workers winning their demands and returning to work.

PSA: Workplaces of Geelong and Torquay, you can win a slab with Blackman’s Brewery this month

Perfect for those Friday night knock off drinks!

Espresso Martini donuts are now a thing, and you can get them at a bar in Warrnambool

Warrnambool laneway bar Lucy are making a donut variety of the tasty drink

Mitchell Harris Wines

Mitchell Harris has been producing high quality, elegant bottles of wine since 2008 and with the introduction of a Cellar Door and Wine Bar in 2013, it seems there is no stopping the fantastic foursome behind this expanding business. Mitchell Harris is a joint venture, owned by couples Alicia and Craig Mitchell, and Shannyn (Craig’s sister) and John Harris. Alicia handles the day-to- day running of the wine bar, Craig takes care of the social media side of things and Shannyn provides business management support.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is bringing the longest lunch to Ballarat next year

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is bringing the longest lunch to Ballarat

To celebrate their liquor license, Scout & Co, are throwing a Mexican fiesta tonight

Scout & Co are throwing a little hoo-rah party to celebrate gaining a liquor license.

A new free festival is coming to Melbourne for Australia Day

Come soak up the heat with food and fun on Australia Day weekend at Melbourne’s latest cultural precinct.

Hoo-Gah is the Bendigo cafe you need to visit

The cafe recently opened its doors in July.

Torquay Hotel

Located in the heart of the seaside town, Torquay Hotel is the place to be this summer. Just a short walk from the beach, it’s the ideal place for a drink, a delicious meal, and even a place to catch some great live bands! Forté chat to Torquay Hotel’s Andrew Routley.

The Forge are hosting a Christmas feast this week and our mouths are watering

If there’s anything that’s great about Christmas it’s the food

An Authentic Culinary Experience

Close your eyes and imagine yourself by the Mediterranean shore – sun shining bright, glistening waters, and a plate of culinary delights awaiting you. Now imagine you don’t actually need to travel thousands of kilometres to be able to devour said “culinary delights”.

A new pop up bar is opening in Warrnambool, just in time for those summer nights

After months of renovations, the popular laneway bar in Warrnambool re-opens this weekend as Lucy.

The Inn Hotel opened on Saturday night, here’s what you missed

After months of renovations, what was formerly the Bush Inn has now opened as the Inn Hotel.

King of the Castle awarded best unlicensed cafe at the Golden Plate Awards

For those living in Geelong, King of the Castle is known as one of the most popular spots on Pakington Street, and the cafe just got an accolade to reinforce the thought.

The Inn Hotel Opens This Saturday

After giving this historic local pub a facelift, Geelong’s hot new CBD bar and beer garden is opening up to the public, beginning with the Grand Opening of The Inn Hotel this Saturday.

Pizza Religion has officially opened its doors in Geelong West

After months of renovations at the Preston Street venue, the restaurant is officially open.

Buster’s Bar & Grill is the newest venue to join Pakington Street

There’s a new eatery in Geelong and it’s kickin’ arse since it opened around three weeks ago.

Life-size games, blindfolded beer-tasting, more than 150 beers and ciders set for Ballarat Beer Festival

Ballarat knows what’s up and has nicknamed itself ‘Beerllarat’ for Saturday January 21 when the Ballarat Beer Festivals returns for 2017.

The Bronx Pressed Juices Revolution

Healthy living and eating out has had a facelift in Geelong, and co-owners of the Bronx Pressed Juices Jake Munday and John Kennedy are at the forefront. After opening their first store in early August, plans are underway for expanding with a Torquay location set to open later this month.

El Gordo

As you spill out onto the adjacent laneway after a night of tapas and sangria at El Gordo, it may take you a second to remember that you’re not in Spain after all, but Bendigo.

Ambrosia is closing this weekend and hosting the last ever sangria Sunday

In sad news of late, Ambrosia announced via social media it would be closing its doors this weekend with the sangria Sunday the last major event set for the venue.

The Forge Pizzeria is donating the cost of your pizza eaten on Fridays in November to the Movember Foundation

This time of year moustaches rule supreme, and while you’ll also see the furry facial additions on the staff at the Forge Pizzeria in Ballarat, they’ve also taken things one step further.

 

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