Love a good snack pack? Here’s where to find some of Victoria’s best HSPs

Though inspired by a variety of traditional Mediterranean cuisines, the HSP is first and foremost considered an Australian dish. The…

Great Australia Beer Festival has joined forces with one of Australia’s longest-running beer festivals ahead of Geelong’s 2022 event

Beer lovers of Geelong, who’s keen for some good news?! Australian Beer Ambassadors, the team behind The Great Australian Beer…

Coming soon: Geelong’s most anticipated restaurant and bar openings to put on your radar

2021 has already been an explosive year for food and drink and there’s lots of evidence to show it’s only…

A guide to some of the best dog-friendly wineries across regional Victoria

Sometimes our friends cancel plans, don’t like drinking on a work night, or just are plain boring, but there is…

You can now order pupcakes, donuts and doggy pancakes for your pooch on UberEats in Geelong

If there’s one thing we love more than treating ourselves, it’s treating our loyal and fluffy, four-legged best friends. Usually…

Make isolation better with these alcoholic takeaway and delivery services in the Geelong region

No more unnecessary trips to the shops and less chance of coming into contact with this pesky virus!

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…

 

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