The Geelong Wine Walk returns for 2023

The much-loved APCO Foundation Geelong Wine Walk is officially returning to the thirsty city of Geelong in 2023, gifting locals…

Here are the local venues that cleaned up the Golden Plate Awards 2022

For the past 20 years, the Golden Plate Awards judge the best hospitality in regional Victoria for their excellence – whether…

SA Brewery Pirate Life are opening their first Victorian venue in Melbourne

Located just a stone’s throw from the iconic South Melbourne Market precinct, Pirate Life Brewing are bringing their iconic and…

Shake, Pop, Pour: How Melbourne Martini’s re-brand is changing the cocktail experience

Mixing spirits to lift our spirits was something we took to in droves, with the stats on skyrocketing booze sales…

Yarra Valley’s Cherry-Picking Festival is back this summer

Spend the day picking cherries from endless rows of cherry trees at either the 100-acre Coldstream orchard or at the…

Now open: Brewdog’s massive new taproom inside Coburg’s historic Pentridge Prison

Located within the historic E Division building at Pentridge Prison, BrewDog Pentridge has been a $3 million project and is…

Geelong’s Centra Hotel named in the top 10 best Italian Restaurants across Australia

We absolutely love this time of year when we get to reflect on the year that has been, especially when…

Mavs Greek Restaurant named among the very best Greek restaurants in Australia at national awards

Earlier this year, locally-owned Mavs Greek Restaurant was named the best Greek restaurant in Victoria and Tasmania. Named from the…

Bad Shepherd Brewing Co and Visit Victoria launch new all-Victorian golf beer using historic Melbourne yeast and Geelong malt

Victoria is one the greatest golf destinations in the world, home to the two top courses in the country (Royal…

With a cool atmosphere and stacked burgers, Blackman’s Brewery and Burger Bar will have you coming back for more

This independently-owned brew company known for its colourful, in flavour and appearance, beers have created another bright and bubbly venue…

Merivale’s iconic Italian institution Totti’s is opening its first Victorian restaurant at the Lorne Hotel this summer

If you’ve got the urge for Italian done right, Lorne will be the place to be come summer with the…

Geelong’s plant-based cafe FacePlant closes its doors

A cult classic in the Geelong region, chances are if you’re vegan or you’ve got a few vegan/vego mates you’ve…

Expect towering burgers, succulent fried chicken and plenty of Southern sides at Pistol Pete’s Food N Blues

It’s the only place in the Geelong region where you can taste, smell, hear and actually feel like you are…

La Vètta is Marnong Estate’s new Italian restaurant led by an ex-Scopri and Bar Bambi chef

If you’re looking for refined Italian dining in a picturesque setting, look no further. ​Translating to ‘The Summit’ in Italian,…

Dive is the hidden cocktail bar breathing new life into an iconic underground Geelong venue

Along Malop Street in the Geelong CBD, right next to beloved restaurant Frankie, is an renowned door sporting the name…

Bar Merenda: This Daylesford wine bar has been named one of the country’s best for 2022

Finding a top-notch wine bar in the country that fits your desires is about as hard as finding your favourite…

Beloved food delivery service Deliveroo bounces from the Australian market

In some sad news for lovers of food delivery, Deliveroo has suddenly announced it is quitting the Australian market, effective…

Australia’s Biggest Barbecue Festival Meatstock returns to Melbourne in 2023

Combining all things BBQ and music, Meatstock has announced its return taking to Melbourne, Toowoomba and Sydney in 2023 with…

Flowstate Brewers and Distillers to open first cellar door in Torquay this month

If you’re looking for something to fill you with pure bliss, there’s not much that can beat winding down after…

Sawyers Arms Tavern has launched an epic ‘feed me’ menu feast from an ex-Movida chef

Boasting modern Australian fare in the heart of Geelong, Sawyers Arm Tavern is gifting Geelong foodies a new stress-free, budget-friendly…

Apollo Bay Seafood Festival announces its return for 2023

Staring at the sea while eating the ocean’s finest bounty is one of life’s simple pleasures, and the coastal haven…

Kalye Marinas: The new restaurant bringing Filipino seafood boil to Geelong

For the lovers of all things flavour and seafood feast, Kalye Marinas Cafe and Seafood Hub should be the top…

Yakiniku Hachibeh is Torquay’s new Japanese ‘Yakiniku’ (grilled meat) restaurant

From the team behind revered local restaurants Shinya Ramen and Toki, Yakiniku Hachibeh is the latest addition to Torquay’s Gilbert…

Treat yourself, adored cupcakery Baked By Us is now delivering cupcakes across Geelong

Everyone loves a good cupcake. Whether you’re a loyal chocolate fan, or you’ve converted to the red velvet, Nutella, or salted…

 

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