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…

A guide to French cuisine in regional Victoria

Croissants to Coq au vin; you don’t have to jet all the way to Europe to taste the delicacies of…

Join the dark side at this inaugural Rutherglen wine festival

The Dark Side of Wine celebrates and reveals the dark arts of Rutherglen in North East Victoria, with a series…

Portarlington favourite Little Mussel Cafe announces closure and final week

A popular spot in Portarlington, Little Mussel Cafe has made the difficult decision to cease service, closing their hospitality location….

Bells Beach Brewing is hosting Christmas in July

As the sweaters and scarves come out, the fires are lit and the mulled wine is boiled, it starts to…

Ocean Grove contemporary restaurant Napona announces final service

The Hodgson Street establishment has announced its closure and final week of service via its social media last night (Thursday…

Blackman’s Brewery celebrate ten years as a premium beer-maker of Geelong

It has been milestone after milestone for Jess and Renn Blackman. From taking over the Surfriders restaurant in Torquay to…

A new bar is opening this weekend on Geelong’s Little Malop Street

Called Astray, the establishment will be opening between burger spots OK Smash and Hot Chicken Project, serving up local beer…

GAME ON! CLUB CHIN CHIN is now open in Geelong.

Opening the door for a one-year pop-up, the restaurant is set to bring Chin Chin’s signature bold, vibrant flavours and…

Come on down to Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, the new steakhouse at Sawyers Arms Tavern

The launch of Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, what is set to be an elegant European-style steakhouse, completes the trilogy of dining…

Sunday’s just got a whole lot better thanks to Nautica by Rydges Geelong

An oasis tucked in the luxurious hotel of Rydges Geelong, Nautica is a culinary showcase of the delectable produce and…

Greater things do happen in Geelong and The Bellarine

Many people jet overseas to try to escape the Victorian winter, but there is plenty happening right here in the…

Tastes of Greater Geelong kicks off today. Here’s our guide to the eating event

Culinary celebration, Tastes of Greater Geelong returns today for a huge three-weeks of events. Running Friday 21 June until Sunday…

The Juicy Bar is the perfect blend of freshness

Now, while the Acai bowl is definitely the bar’s top seller, there is a wide range of delicious options to…

A craft beer festival is coming to Torquay

Blackman’s Brewery is hosting Torquay’s first-ever craft beer festival, Point Break Brewery Invitational, welcoming nine of their favourite national and…

Great Ocean Road Brewing welcome the Winter Solstice this weekend

That’s right, on Friday 21 June, Great Ocean Road Brewing is inviting you to embrace the Winter Solstice with a…

 

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