Ethical, wholesome and downright neighbourly, Little Things Big Things bring guilt-free indulgences to the Coast

A venture of synchronicity and passion, Torquay locals Stephen and Mandana Baker have finally found the perfect venue to put…

Win a double pass to Anther Distillery’s lively winter cocktail masterclass

Geelong’s cocktail culture is pretty much as good as it gets. Our humble city is home to some of the…

Loosen your belts, Wah Bah is running a killer weekly dumpling night

From the moment Wah Bah stepped foot on our blissful waterfront, our stomachs have been better off. Perched out on…

Torquay spritz company NoSh Boozy Seltzer release a limited edition cola flavour

It’s official: the hard seltzer trend is here to stay and our friends NoSh Boozy Seltzer have just given you…

Meet Mercy, the lively new shipping-container café at Geelong’s Eastern Park

If we’ve learned one thing over the years it’s that you can put all kinds of things in shipping containers….

10 local ways to spice up your morning coffee when you need to turn things up a notch

Sure, your usual morning latte is great for starting the day, but there’s a bunch of other things to add…

The 18th Amendment Bar named finalists in numerous awards at prestigious Australian Bartender Magazine Bar Awards

It might have been the year of home-delivered booze and bottled cocktails sipped on the couch — but in spite…

Dial up the heat with this local venue’s newest menu item, ‘Ring of Fire’ hot wings

Chicken wings are one of life’s greatest joys. Whether you like them extra crispy, dripping in sauce or so hot…

A running list of the best meal deals you can get in Geelong right now

Who doesn’t love a cheeky meal deal to get you through the week?

Bravissimo! A new authentic Italian restaurant has arrived on the Surf Coast

Australia, and especially Victoria, has always had a rich Italian heritage; cultural landmarks like Melbourne’s Little Italy Lygon Street are a…

An immersive Harry Potter High Tea is heading to Melbourne with butterbeer and polyjuice cocktails

Wizards, Halfbloods and Muggles, gather around and prepare your body for butterbeer because a magical high tea is coming to…

Now Open: FUNK, a slick specialty concept store in Geelong by the Botanical Brew team

The family behind Botanical Brew have garnered a cult following for their wholesome fermented drinks over the years, and now…

Sip on caffeine while supporting local producers with this grocer’s charming in-house coffee bar

Situated in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, Wallington’s Local Pantry offers the finest collection of curated local produce all…

They’re back: Workers Barbecue has opened as a café and bar in Highton

It was a sad day when Geelong’s Workers Club announced they were closing the doors to their Little Malop Street…

Raise your glasses, Anther Spirits has put Geelong on the International Spirits Map

Anther Spirits, home at Anther Distillery in North Geelong, has brought home silver and bronze in the 2021 International Wine…

Sweet tooths look out, Sweet Coast Cupcakes is serving pure baked goodness to the Surf Coast

Each Sunday, Sweet Coast Cupcakes posts a pre-selected mix of 6 unique cupcakes flavours released for the week. While every…

Baah Lah! Dining is giving the local foodies something to truly get excited about

Geelong’s dining fare just got a whole lot more lavish with Baah Lah! Dining.

A bunch of awesome dog-friendly breweries to check out in Regional Victoria

As the weather drops, it’s time to re-stock the bar fridge with some of the best local lagers, ciders and…

Apollo Bay’s famed Dooleys Ice Cream is heading to Geelong with brand new ice creamery

It might be cool in temperature, but the dairy lusciousness of a freshly scooped ice cream is just as satisfying…

The best places in Geelong to cosy up next to a fireplace this winter

Our days are only getting colder, and there’s no better feeling than getting snuggly as your warm up your toes…

Here’s where to go for the best mocktails in the Geelong region

You might be surprised at just how much you enjoy an alcohol-free version of your favourite drink.

Gluten Free by Isaac continues to bring delicious Coeliac-friendly donuts and treats to Geelong

Created by young entrepreneur, nine year old Isaac, Gluten Free by Isaac has hit Geelong this month! These donuts can be made to order in plain cinnamon, jam filled, Nutella filled or custard filled. And they are 100% gluten free.

This small, charming coffee caravan in Mount Duneed is the best thing to come out of 2020

Since opening last September, Cups Canteen has become one of the trendiest and most welcoming coffee stops to grace our…

1915 is the whimsical new restaurant set inside a 100-year-old red-brick boiler house in Geelong

Set in the former Federal Woollen Mills, one of the city’s most iconic and historic buildings, and beneath the historic…

 

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