Grapes of Mirth brings Merrick Watts to Mt Duneed

Comedian, radio presenter, television presenter and wine aficionado, funny man Merrick Watts joins Grapes Of Mirth for his hilarious show An…

Union Street Wine Bar calls it quits on Geelong CBD location

The flagship store location of Union Street Wine Bar has today announced it final trading day on 15 June, closing…

Maple Bakery is giving away free donuts today to celebrate their 3rd birthday

Maple Bakery is celebrating a milestone today by treating their customers to a FREE Donut! Celebrating their 3rd birthday, the…

Great Ocean Road Gin and The Gin Kitchen announces closure

Great Ocean Road Gin and onsite restaurant The Gin Kitchen has sadly announced its closure effective immediately, taking to social…

Oh Honey is a treat for the plant lovers, the present givers and the produce passionate.

The Oh Honey space is filled with warmth, laughter, connection, incredible coffee, wholesome food, thoughtful gifts and of course plants!…

La Cachette captures France in Geelong as a bistronomy built for relaxed fine dining

For Owner and Chef Patron Matthew Podbury, it’s the ultimate family-run ‘neighbourhood Bistrot’ – complete with incredible food, and drink…

Belmont’s Archive Wine Bar is a place of bottles and bliss

They say sharing is caring, and this story all started with a love of wine and sharing their collection with…

Bellarine Estate have Kings Birthday long weekend sorted with a stellar live music lineup

With the Kings Birthday long weekend just around the corner on Friday 7 June through to Monday 10 June, Bellarine…

eureka hotel

Eureka Hotel reopens rooftop with launch party this Friday

Little Malop Street has yet again struck gold. In September of 2023, the 1850 building where stood post-gold rush named…

Beloved Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues to shut its doors after 10 years

In sad news today, Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues have announced via Instagram that they will be closing their doors…

Portarlington Mussel Tours wins Best Seafood Experience at the Victorian Seafood Industry Awards.

Congratulations are in order for the Bellarine’s very own boating seafood experience, Portarlington Mussel Tours, who have taken out the…

Five reasons why you can’t miss next weekend’s Grampians Grape Escape festival

What better time to venture into the grand and rugged mountain ranges than when Grampians Grape Escape festival is on. …

Paddock Bakery

Burleigh Heads’ infamous Paddock Bakery opens doors in North Geelong’s Federal Mills

There is a reason that Paddock Bakery is a popular food destination, attracting visitors from across the country to their…

What’s open in Geelong for the ANZAC Day Public Holiday

For those of you who will be getting up early for the ANZAC day dawn services, a coffee will definitely…

So happy together: Blackman’s Brewery and Splatters Cheese Bar team up for Beer & Cheese Festival

Geelong hospitality heroes, Blackman’s Brewery and Splatters Cheese Bar are joining forces for an epic stomach showstopper, the Beer &…

Blackman’s Brewery brings bands to their Geelong location

Bands and beer have more compatibility than some of the greatest romances of our time. It’s a marriage that goes…

Booking are now officially open for Club Chin Chin Geelong ahead of its grand opening next month

The buzz about Chris Lucas’ renowned South-East Asian restaurant Chin Chin popping up in regional Victoria has been mega. So…

The Arborist is a sleek rooftop retreat in the heart of Geelong

For the last few years, the Arborist has been a go-to spot for drinks and dining. With a sleek contemporary…

Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove gloat hospitality greats. Here’s our guide on the best spots for a nibble

Here are some of our favourite spots along the coastline for a feed. Manor Suite and Mr Grubb @ Oakdene…

Pakington Street packs a punch in the peckish department

Celebrated annually during the colouful Pako Festa, the strip shopping destination is littered with international tastemakers, world-first eating experiences, cute…

The menu across the Moorabool Valley is rich with reds. Here is our guide to the best hospitality spots in the region

The sweeping Moorabool Valley is the bridge between Victoria’s largest regional towns Geelong and Ballarat, the setting of spectacular sunsets…

Portarlington is packed with famed foodie delights

The long stretch of pier is bustling with bodies during the summer influx and the main strip of shops are…

Queenscliff serves up a smorgasbord with these hospitality hotspots

Known as the home of the rocking Queenscliff Music Festival and the rattling The Blues Train, along with the scenic…

FarmDog Brewing: Where craft beer, gin, and vineyard views collide

Welcome to FarmDog Brewing, where it’s all about family and fantastic drinks. Run by siblings Jaimie and Maddy, FarmDog is…

 

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