Meet Ballarat’s newest restaurant, café and wine bar experience, Eleanora

Whilst we were sad to see Mitchell Harris Wine Bar leave, we are excited to welcome Eleanora into the Doveton…

frankie. Bar and Eatery find their feet with new function spaces

The brilliant ethos of frankie. is that you can dress up, feel fabulous, head out on the town to a…

Get your game on: Chaos Bar is Union Street’s newest late night hangout

Do you love a good games night with friends but are sick of always being the host? Perhaps you’re sick…

As the weather heats up, Bells Beach Brewing beers offer a reprieve

Bells Beach Brewing, is a craft brewery inspired by the stunning landscape of Bells Beach and the Surf Coast, and…

Bendigo’s Out of Order café combines quality coffee with community

Birthed from a love of specialty coffee, and the vision to bring something new to the Bendigo café scene, Out…

The team behind Tomodachi Izakaya Bar continue to grow their portfolio with Waterfront View

In 2016 as the foundations for Geelong’s biggest hospitality hotspot were being laid, Chef Michael Bong, a maestro hailing from…

Head Way Out West with Pakington Street’s newest café and wine bar

There are so many great spots in the west of Geelong with Pakington Street housing a bunch of hospitality highlights…

Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing opens their new Taproom today

Making a new home for themselves at The Mill precinct in Castlemaine, Shedshaker Brewing today opens the doors to their…

A new bar is opening in Colac this month

Taking over the former Sketa Bar which bid farewell to the Murray Street strip earlier this month, The Bar Colac…

Queen of the West launch Bottomless Margaritas and Tacos Friday nights

Pakington Street royalty, Queen of the West continually know what their crowd want and as the weather heats up what…

Non-Disclosure Bar and Cake Cult team up for CakeTails

Positioned as a delectable evening where cake and cocktails collide, luxury cocktail kings Non-Disclosure Bar will be pairing up with…

Nicol’s Paddock is a stunning pocket in Waurn Ponds feeding the wine and culinary curious

Fast approaching their ten-year anniversary since opening their restaurant doors in March 2015, Jack Nicol and Katherine Anderson have built…

A new wine bar is opening in Geelong

If you’ve driven down Ryrie Street in Geelong’s city centre lately, you may have noticed a little location under construction….

Budburst Wine Festival is bursting with batches of grape greatness

Whispers ween their way outside the wine community about the best-kept secrets, but Budburst Wine Festival is bursting the bubble…

Skene Street sustainable café Newfolk is for sale

Nestled into the Newtown suburban scene of Skene Street, neighbourhood local coffee house, Newfolk has been a favourite local hotspot…

Local favourites combine for unmissable wine and foodie experience this weekend

An icon in the Surf Coast foodie scene is joining forces with The Coast Restaurant for their second annual ‘Local…

Urban Wine Walk Geelong uncorks venues and drops wine lineup

The ultimate self-guided city-centre wine tour, Urban Wine Walk returns to Geelong next month on Saturday 9 November, yet again…

Dosa Hut is coming to Ballarat

Dosa Hut, the largest chain of Indian restaurants in Australia, is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest…

No.7 Healesville is a haven for food lovers

Did someone say lunch and dinner and everything in-between? Whether it’s just a few small plates at the bar, a…

Ooh Baby brings the best of Italian cuisine and cocktails to Geelong

Ooh Baby has Italian owners with over 20 years-experience in the hospitality industry, going back to their roots and opening…

Lou’s Pizza & Wine is Little Malop Street’s hand-made, hand-stretched pizza hideout

Covid was a downfall for many small local businesses, but here we have a diamond in the rough, with Lou’s…

Great Ocean Road Gin will reopen their Torquay location tomorrow

Great Ocean Road Gin fast became a staple of the Surf Coast distillery scene, opening their gin room as a…

The team behind Alma, Felix, and Barwon Edge revitalise The Batesford Hotel

Established in 1859, The Batesford Hotel sits only six minutes outside of Geelong but over the years has managed to…

The best pubs and bars in Warrnambool

With another long weekend coming in fast, Warrnambool is the place to be, especially with its captivating position, nestled into…

 

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