New Geelong-based German restaurant, Das Bierhaus is hosting Oktoberfest

Having taken over the old Bluestone corner building across from The Palais on Moorabool Street that was formerly Italian restaurant…

Vietnamese favourite Pholklore is expanding into Lorne

A go-to for pho and banh mi in Geelong and Torquay with locations on Pakington Street and the Esplanade respectively,…

Bilby is Belmont’s newest coffee house and cakery

A creation of Matilda Shalders, Bilby is the newest coffee and cake spot to hit Geelong’s south. Nestled into Kidman…

Gypsy Burger in Torquay will be serving burgers with a side of drag bingo

Torquay Burger Restaurant and cocktail bar, Gypsy Burger is hosting their very first Drag Bingo night. Hosted by the fabulous…

Geelong’s Eureka Hotel are hosting a family fun day next weekend

Geelong’s favourite refurbished inner-city pub, Eureka Hotel is inviting families to have an unconventional Sunday sesh on Sunday 25 August….

Bellbrae Estate stands out on the Surf Coast for premium wine

Planting their first vines back in 1999, on the world famous Great Ocean Road, and then establishing a business –…

Get on the beers with your dog at 4 Pines Torquay this weekend

Treat yourself and your furry friend this month at 4 Pines in Torquay. Bringing back their favourite alliterated event, Paws…

Midtown Cellars and Bar is Ballarat’s beloved craft beer and independent wine seller

Midtown Cellars and Bar is situated in the heart of Sturt Street’s 400 strip. It has quickly become Ballarat’s go-to…

A new Italian restaurant and late night bar has opened in Geelong’s CBD

Italy has made its way to Malop Street Geelong in the form of new restaurant and late-night bar, Ooh Baby!…

Mexican Graffiti’s final day includes an ‘everything must go’ furniture and memorabilia sale

Last month, the Geelong community were devastated by the announcement that the staple Yarra Street Mexican restaurant of 42 years…

Four wineries join forces for Bellarine Vintage Release Day

Portarlington-based vineyards Bellarine Estate, Bennetts on Bellarine, Hounds of the Vine and Kilgour Wines are teaming up to showcase their…

Armstrong BBQ are throwing a Father’s Day smoke-out

The dedicated Texas Barbeque Restaurant and Whiskey Bar in Mount Duneed will be hosting a special Father’s Day smoke-out for…

Queen of the West invite challengers to take on their Mega Pako Street Pizza

Introducing a competitive eating challenge, Pakington Street pub, Queen of the West are asking the bold and brave if they…

The best pubs and bars in Geelong

Like our Beat Magazine family has done for Melbourne’s pubs and bars, we’ll be taking you on a virtual pub…

Ballarat’s Best Pie revealed as Itinerant Spirits takes out top prize

Itinerant Spirits has taken out top honours in the 2024 Ballarat’s Best Pie Competition with its Wild Orchard Apple and Vansetter Vodka Pie, beating out…

Winter Shiraz Festival kicks off today at wineries across the region

Annual wine event, Winter Shiraz Festival kicks off today across Geelong, celebrating the best of shiraz across our award-winning wine…

Hot Chocolate Festival kicks off today at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Icecreamery

Running for the entire month of August from today, 1 August until 31 August 2024, the annual Hot Chocolate Festival…

Aunty Jacks are giving away free beer tomorrow

Ballarat brewery, pub and restaurant, Aunty Jacks is celebrating International Beer Day 2024 in style tomorrow, offering their loyal community…

Last One Inn takes the neighbourhood eatery of Argentina and adds the breath-taking views of Anglesea

Opening back in 2019, after falling for the incredible location overlooking the Anglesea River, and why wouldn’t they. Last One…

Mr Jones is Ballarat’s best choice for Asian cuisine

The Asian-inspired cuisine of Catfish Thai was “intense” food and a fast-paced dining experience. After five years of Catfish Thai,…

From Marvel to Malop: ILZA brings Melbourne’s best Japanese cuisine to the centre of Geelong

ILZA is a café & restaurant offering homely Japanese-style food and drinks. Their journey began just before the pandemic, and…

Renard is Ballarat’s finest social club where Australia and France intersect

The venue boasts a selection of independent spirits, Australian and French minimal intervention wines, with an ever-changing seasonal food and…

Mexican Graffiti says “Adios” to Geelong after 42 years

Farewell fajitas, see you later quesadillas – the home of Mexican food in Geelong is closing down. Mexican Graffiti has…

Ballarat hunts for regions best pie, setting up a pie trail across the city

From a Chicken truffle pie through to the humble footy meat pie, Ballarat sure knows a thing or two about…

 

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