Geelong’s Little Creatures to host ‘100 Mile Dinner’, showcasing local food through a unique dining experience

It’s time to celebrate delicacies closer to home with this unique dining experience heading to Little Creatures next week –…

A four-day Espresso Martini festival is coming to Geelong

Your favourite caffeinated cocktail now has its own festival, right here in Geelong. Fresh from reopening its doors after a…

Here’s the St. Paddy’s events in Geelong to get loose at (and skip work for) tomorrow

It’ll be gas altogether.

Souva Bar, Geelong’s first and only authentic Greek souvlaki bar, opens 

Four and a half years ago, the Mavromoustakos family opened MAVS. It has since become a Geelong institution, located in…

Beers For Mates: A bunch of Melbourne pubs are raising money for Red Cross Floods Appeal

It’s time to fire up the group chat and hit up the pub this month as Aussie pubs do their…

The best places to find authentic and delicious Korean fried chicken in Geelong

Korean fried chicken has been sweeping the nation and it’s for good reason. If you’ve never tried that deep-fried sauce-y…

You can now get up to $125 off your bill when you dine or drink in Melbourne during the week with ‘Midweek Melbourne Money’

Time to hit the V-line for a midweek night out, dinner in the city just got 25-per cent cheaper thanks…

New bar Medusa opens in Geelong’s historic Rock O’Cashel Lane

Tucked away, in the historic Rock O’Cashel Lane, behind the heritage-listed façade of a three-storey building lies Medusa, taking over…

Live your cheesy fantasy with this list of the best cheese and charcuterie boards in Geelong and surrounds

Is there anything better than a platter? No seriously, is there anything better than a cheeky cheeseboard and a glass…

Geelong burger institution Boss Burger to close beloved Torquay location

For those who love a greasy, cheese-filled, dripping with delicious-goodness burger, Boss Burger Co. are probably at the top of…

Yarra Botanicals is Melbourne’s lush new botanically-inspired floating bar and eatery

Great news for those keen to get out and explore the city: a new two-level pontoon bar with a botanically-inspired…

From Burleigh Heads, Justin Lane Establishment opens on Geelong’s Waterfront this weekend

For years now, Justin Lane Establishment has become a hip hangout for those in Burleigh Heads, with its sleek two-story…

Foo Fighters-themed specials, pizzas and drinks are rocking this Geelong pub for the next week

In case you missed it, the Foo Fighters are set to perform in Geelong next Friday for ALWAYS LIVE, the…

Melbourne Martini: The future of cocktails

The cocktail is synonymous with luxury and special occasions, but why not affordability and ease? Well, a local Melbourne company…

Torquay’s beloved Baja bar and grill Alisitos from restauranteur Anthony Gist has closed its doors 

Sitting pretty on Bell Street, Alisitos has earned a name for itself in Torquay’s competitive foodie scene for the past…

Get your hands on these indulgent ice cream stuffed donut cones at this local bakery

We’ve truly been spoilt when it comes to indulging in tasty treats here in the Geelong region. Whether it’s apple…

The best pubs and bars on the Surf Coast

Following our pub crawl of Geelong, we’re continuing our best pubs and bars guide by trekking down around the beautiful…

The 18th Amendment Bar is throwing a glitzy Gangsters and Dames Ball at a grand hotel on the Bellarine 

Well Old Sport, it’s time for you to dust off your Tommy Gun and party like it’s 1925 because there’s…

Wallington’s wildly popular FarmDog Brewing pop-up finds a permanent home at McGlashan’s Estate

After amassing a legion of loyal customers over the past few months, Jaimie and Maddy McGlashan, the faces behind Farm…

Melbourne’s dedicated Wine and Cheese Fest returns with tastings, grape-stomping, jazz and more

Wine and cheese are two of life’s greatest culinary pleasures, making Melbourne’s upcoming Wine and Cheese Fest an unmissable event…

The best Geelong bars to debrief, de-stress and make all your after-work cocktail or mocktail dreams come true

If it’s been a long week in the office or even just a long day, Geelong is no stranger to…

Laksa & Beer Co opens, bringing heart-warming and authentic laksa to Geelong

Decadently creamy, seductively spicy, a little bit crunchy and universally comforting, laksa is undoubtedly one of the best winter warmers….

Sovereign Hill is giving away free Raspberry Drops this month, celebrating Ballarat’s famed hard-boiled lollies

Ah, Raspberry Drops. These sweet and sour delights have become an icon of the lolly world, especially in the Victorian…

Workers Barbecue is bringing smoked meats and burgers to Austin’s Wine with a pop-up weekend residency

Proving to be one of the most resilient local businesses in the region, Workers Barbecue is running a pop-up weekend…

 

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