Best places to eat and drink on chilly autumn nights in Geelong

With cool sun-kissed days, Geelong’s Botanic Gardens glowing with earthy hues, stunning sunrises, grape harvesting at the local vineyards and…

Sweet Cheeks Cocktail Bar is bringing bottomless cocktails to Sundays in Geelong

If two hours of free-flowing margaritas, espresso martinis and white choc passion cocktails is how you like to spend your…

A massive Garlic Bread Festival is heading to Melbourne next weekend

Ah, Garlic Bread. The holy trinity of bread, butter, and garlic was created by the gluten gods to make us…

Australian Cocktail Month is back with select Geelong venues running exclusive cocktail specials for the entirety of May

Exclusive cocktails will be the talk of the town throughout May, thanks to the return of Australian Cocktail Month. Developed…

Geelong’s Huxtaburger blaze up a limited-edition, hemp inspired burger

Never one to shy away from a campaign that turns heads, raises eyebrows and fills stomachs, cult burger joint Huxtaburger…

Geelong’s Boss Burger is giving away free v2 burgers and nuggets for World Earth Day 

With World Earth Day fast approaching (April 22),  Australia-based producer of plant-based meat substitutes v2food is serving up a massive…

Beechworth brewery to open pop-up bar in Melbourne made entirely of cardboard

Redefining the idea of a pop-up bar, Bridge Road Brewers – A Bar Made of Cardboard is (as advertised) made…

Blackman’s Burger Bar is bringing regular trivia nights and slider feasts to Ocean Grove

Fancy yourself a bit of a general knowledge whiz? Put your brains to the test at Blackman’s Burger Bar’s new…

Geelong-based STORY Cocktails awarded first-ever Platinum medal for bottled cocktail at 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Taking Geelong to the world spirit stage, locally-born business STORY Cocktails has been awarded the first-ever Platinum medal for a…

Move over hot cross buns, Geelong’s Chubby Bao is now serving irresistible dessert bao buns

After just eight months on the Geelong foodie scene, Chubby Bao has firmly made a place for itself within our…

The best pubs and bars in Ballarat

Our buddies in Ballarat boast some of the best pubs and bars in Regional Victoria. Gear up for the Easter…

Geelong ice creamery Hooley Dooley is slinging 1000 scoops of free ice cream this week

Everyone’s favourite local gourmet ice cream business is surprising us this week by giving away free ice cream scoops to…

Queens Bar and Kitchen breathes new life into a Highton institution

Anyone who has been to Bean & Base in Rippleside will remember it as a charming brunch spot on one…

The 18th Amendment Bar to become permanent fixture of Queenscliff hospitality scene

We talk a lot about Geelong’s famed 1920s Prohibition-style cocktail bar The 18th Amendment and for good reason. Australian hospitality…

An authentic new Spanish bar to open on Little Malop Street

There’s a new spot coming to Little Malop Street and it’s promising to further ignite Geelong’s ongoing love affair with…

A huge carb-loaded festival dedicated entirely to gnocchi is happening this month

Ah, gnocchi. The key to our potato-loving hearts. Who would have thought a simple pillowy soft potato parcel paired with…

This Moorabool-based winery is hosting an adults-only wine hunt for Easter

As far as traditions go, Easter egg hunts are one of the most thrilling activities for everyone involved—the participants, egg…

Daniel’s Donuts just opened another store in the Geelong region

Ever since arriving on the Bellarine, Geelong residents and Donut lovers have been going gangbusters about the doughy treats from…

Keen to try Ryan Reynold’s Aviation Gin? Here are some simple gin cocktails from the funny man himself

Ah gin. It’s the magical spirit that’s certainly having a moment in recent times. Whether you like it with tonic,…

Claribeaux is the elegant new restaurant bringing contemporary French dining to the Bellarine

It’s not tricky to live so Frenchy, so chic in our regional home of Geelong, especially with the arrival of…

Bottles & Barrels transforms into a Euro-inspired dining destination with ‘Bistro at Bottles & Barrels’ 

There’s a lot to love about Geelong wine store, Bottles & Barrels. Situated on the picturesque Aberdeen Street and nestled…

Pakington Street restaurants, cafes and pubs

When it comes to dining, we’re spoilt for choice in Geelong. The city is a melting pot of cuisines and…

The Great Australian Beer Festival brings an immersive music and beer experience to Geelong this April

It’s time to raise a tasting glass of liquid gold to the ultimate festival featuring epic eats, beats and beer,…

Moorabool Valley wineries to visit at least once in your life 

Nestled between Geelong & Ballarat, the Moorabool Valley is quite possibly Victoria’s best-kept secret. Representing one of Australia’s finest cool…

 

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