Geelong’s Eureka Hotel are hosting a family fun day next weekend

Geelong’s favourite refurbished inner-city pub, Eureka Hotel is inviting families to have an unconventional Sunday sesh on Sunday 25 August….

Bellbrae Estate stands out on the Surf Coast for premium wine

Planting their first vines back in 1999, on the world famous Great Ocean Road, and then establishing a business –…

A new Italian restaurant and late night bar has opened in Geelong’s CBD

Italy has made its way to Malop Street Geelong in the form of new restaurant and late-night bar, Ooh Baby!…

Mexican Graffiti’s final day includes an ‘everything must go’ furniture and memorabilia sale

Last month, the Geelong community were devastated by the announcement that the staple Yarra Street Mexican restaurant of 42 years…

Armstrong BBQ are throwing a Father’s Day smoke-out

The dedicated Texas Barbeque Restaurant and Whiskey Bar in Mount Duneed will be hosting a special Father’s Day smoke-out for…

Ballarat’s Best Pie revealed as Itinerant Spirits takes out top prize

Itinerant Spirits has taken out top honours in the 2024 Ballarat’s Best Pie Competition with its Wild Orchard Apple and Vansetter Vodka Pie, beating out…

Hot Chocolate Festival kicks off today at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Icecreamery

Running for the entire month of August from today, 1 August until 31 August 2024, the annual Hot Chocolate Festival…

Last One Inn takes the neighbourhood eatery of Argentina and adds the breath-taking views of Anglesea

Opening back in 2019, after falling for the incredible location overlooking the Anglesea River, and why wouldn’t they. Last One…

Mr Jones is Ballarat’s best choice for Asian cuisine

The Asian-inspired cuisine of Catfish Thai was “intense” food and a fast-paced dining experience. After five years of Catfish Thai,…

From Marvel to Malop: ILZA brings Melbourne’s best Japanese cuisine to the centre of Geelong

ILZA is a café & restaurant offering homely Japanese-style food and drinks. Their journey began just before the pandemic, and…

Renard is Ballarat’s finest social club where Australia and France intersect

The venue boasts a selection of independent spirits, Australian and French minimal intervention wines, with an ever-changing seasonal food and…

Mexican Graffiti says “Adios” to Geelong after 42 years

Farewell fajitas, see you later quesadillas – the home of Mexican food in Geelong is closing down. Mexican Graffiti has…

Ballarat hunts for regions best pie, setting up a pie trail across the city

From a Chicken truffle pie through to the humble footy meat pie, Ballarat sure knows a thing or two about…

A guide to French cuisine in regional Victoria

Croissants to Coq au vin; you don’t have to jet all the way to Europe to taste the delicacies of…

Portarlington favourite Little Mussel Cafe announces closure and final week

A popular spot in Portarlington, Little Mussel Cafe has made the difficult decision to cease service, closing their hospitality location….

Bells Beach Brewing is hosting Christmas in July

As the sweaters and scarves come out, the fires are lit and the mulled wine is boiled, it starts to…

Ocean Grove contemporary restaurant Napona announces final service

The Hodgson Street establishment has announced its closure and final week of service via its social media last night (Thursday…

GAME ON! CLUB CHIN CHIN is now open in Geelong.

Opening the door for a one-year pop-up, the restaurant is set to bring Chin Chin’s signature bold, vibrant flavours and…

Come on down to Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, the new steakhouse at Sawyers Arms Tavern

The launch of Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, what is set to be an elegant European-style steakhouse, completes the trilogy of dining…

Sunday’s just got a whole lot better thanks to Nautica by Rydges Geelong

An oasis tucked in the luxurious hotel of Rydges Geelong, Nautica is a culinary showcase of the delectable produce and…

Tastes of Greater Geelong kicks off today. Here’s our guide to the eating event

Culinary celebration, Tastes of Greater Geelong returns today for a huge three-weeks of events. Running Friday 21 June until Sunday…

The Juicy Bar is the perfect blend of freshness

Now, while the Acai bowl is definitely the bar’s top seller, there is a wide range of delicious options to…

Slurp Japanese fried chicken-topped ramen at Hanaya Fusion Café, a real hidden gem in Geelong West

Forte readers, please meet Hanaya Fusion Café. Tucked away between Pako and Shannon Ave, this little gem is one you’re…

4 Pines Brewing Co is turning sweet sixteen, celebrating with a birthday bash

The brew wizards of Torquay known for the cold, crisp core range of beer are celebrating a significant milestone –…

 

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