White Rabbit has teamed up with Pana Chocolate once again for a limited Chocolate stout release

Good news beer and chocolate lovers, the White Rabbit Chocolate Stout is back this Easter. Since successfully launching the brew…

Bloody ripper, the new Blackman’s Brewery officially opens in Grovedale

A legendary local crew—tick. Cool, industrial interior—tick. Local beers that taste even greater when poured where they’re brewed-tick. There’s a…

Start your day right with coffee in hand and gazing out towards the stunning coastline at the new Le Café

The R Hotel, previously the Ritz Hotel, is a Geelong heritage building located in the heart of the city. After…

Cheers to that, Geelong’s very first Gin Club has officially landed

There’s a lot of great gin distilleries in Victoria, but if there’s one place destined to be our new gin…

Colac’s newest eatery Babil is set to have you drooling

Meet Babil, the new dining destination that has opened on Colac’s Gellibrand street in the Oddfellows restaurant boasting a super…

Bottoms up, a new wine bar proposed to open on Pakington Street

In recent years, we got some truly epic wine bars added to the Geelong scene. From Geelong Cellar Door and…

This boutique chocolate company is making the most lavish Easter choccies we’ve ever seen

Whether you’re looking for some small treats to satisfy your afternoon sweet tooth, or a behind the scenes look at…

Within the oldest Baptist church of its kind in Victoria sits Charcha, Geelong’s newest Indian restaurant

It takes a while to build character in a café, and not everyone can achieve it. Though for Charcha Indian…

Grab your best amigos and go loco for some of the best Mexican food in the Geelong region

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best restaurants to get your Mexican fix in Geelong and the Surf…

Celebrated restaurateur-chef Scott Pickett is taking Melbourne eatery Longrain to regional Victoria

Good news for regional Victorians out Bendigo way: Renowned Melbourne South-East Asian eatery Longrain is teaming up with Central Victoria’s…

Step into this old converted bank in Geelong for a good old-fashioned yum cha session

In a historic former bank in the heart of Geelong, sits one of the best destinations for the glorious feasting…

Geelong burger institution Boss Burger just quietly opened up its seventh restaurant

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

All aboard, The Q Train is back in business

The iconic Q Train is back! The fan favourite dining experience is reopening its doors after a whopping 355 days…

Get thirsty, Flying Brick Cider Co is throwing an epic Australian Cider Day celebration this weekend

If an apple a day is good, then a cider a day is even better, right? Well, you’ll be fighting…

Caffeinate yourself with Tinie Tamper, the newest (and cutest) coffee van in town

As the world’s coffee capital, Victoria has never fallen short of providing you with a perfectly brewed coffee. Now with…

Time for a cocktail, hospitality veteran Gorge Camorra is opening a third venue in Little Malop Street

Ok, deep breathes Geelong, ‘cause we’re just a little bit excited that the creator of two of our favourite cocktail…

For seriously good no-fuss ramen, head to Geelong’s Shinya Ramen for a true Japanese experience

Shinya is a traditional ramen restaurant that boasts an expert Japanese chef with a passion for his craft. Dishing up…

Meet Bùn u Bakery: A bakery dedicated entirely to bánh mì in Geelong

Say goodbye to those homemade soggy sandwiches and a big hello to delicious lunchtime bánh mì – AKA the most…

Nestled in Geelong’s James Street sits Manhattan Bar, your go-to for a weekend drink

Manhattan Bar, The 18th Amendment‘s younger and more laid-back sister will have you sipping on craft beers, cocktails and quality…

Forget getting on the beers, these enticing spirits from Newy Distillery will have you reaching for more

Founded by Luke and Kimberly Storey, this boutique distillery first began brewing in the Storey’s household shed. Flash forward two gorgeous…

Torquay’s boozy spritz company Coast up the ante with new ‘Party Hard Seltzer’

Hard seltzers have, arguably, become the drink of summer, and just because summer is over, it doesn’t mean we can’t…

Harcourt Applefest returns, celebrating harvest time in the heart of Victoria’s apple country

Is there any fruit more versatile than the humble apple? Apple crumble, apple pie, baked apple, apple muffins, apple cider,…

Chopsticks at the ready, Tasmanian-based Japanese restaurant Kosaten opens in Geelong

Back in March last year after months of delays, Kosaten Japanese Restaurant officially called Geelong’s CBD home, taking over the…

From the coast to the city, Bells Beach Brewing is bringing craft beer back to Geelong’s most-loved laneway

Earning themselves a solid reputation for their brewery and taproom on the Surf Coast, which has become a real hidden…

 

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