A new outdoor Mexican pop-up has landed on the Bellarine

While we can’t take that much-needed trip to Mexico this year, Queenscliff has you sorted with a new outdoor Mexican…

18th Amendment Bar and Armageddon Cake unite for an epic afternoon of specially paired cocktails and desserts

In good news for your Monday arvo, the esteemed mixologist’s at Geelong’s 18th Amendment Bar have teamed up with our…

PSA: A Cannoli Bar has just opened on the Surf Coast

There’s just something about cannoli. If you’ve never had them, cannoli (or cannolo, singular, meaning “little tube” in Italian) are…

Cure your Sunday blues with this new Sunday Session hitting Geelong’s waterfront

Is there any better way to welcome in a new week than with a sneaky Sunday sesh? Whether you’re seeking…

Vibe out at this stunning container café and bar that’s popping up in the region tomorrow

If you’re looking for a silver lining in the state’s precarious restrictions, it has to be the various outdoor bars…

This local coffee caravan is slinging free coffee for one day only

Saturday morning just got a whole lot more epic. Mount Duneed cafe/Kombi Cups Canteen is celebrating the Christmas and the…

Sou’West Brewery is the latest destination for hop-heads opening in Torquay

In an area of the world that is quickly becoming known for delicious craft beers, experienced brewer Luke Scott is…

This Lorne café not only makes a mean coffee but also has surfboards and bodyboards for hire

Nothing says summer on the coast more than rounding up your best mates for some caffeine and hanging ten at…

Family Pho is finally opening in Waurn Ponds this weekend

If there’s one country that’s absolute heaven for food lovers, it’s Vietnam. With French influence in many of the dishes…

Bathers is the newest dining and cocktail destination on Geelong’s Waterfront

The days are longer, warmer and brimming with possibilities – yes, Summer is officially here, and we are bursting with…

Nine places to get your ice cream fix in the region

As soon as the temperature jumps up a few degrees, it’s instantly perfect ice cream weather.

Blackman’s Brewery is opening a massive beer bar and brewery in Grovedale

Six years on from launching in Torquay and just weeks after announcing the closure of their much-loved Geelong CBD venue,…

Tuck into a big breakfast at 9 Grams’ new coastal location

With three locations, 9 Grams has become a favourite in Geelong for their tasty coffee, all-day breakfast and jaw-dropping brunch…

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival has officially cancelled their 2021 event

Sad news beer lovers of Geelong – the Great Australian Beer Festival has officially been cancelled for 2021. Can we…

Paper Cup & Co. is the trendy coffee option in an unlikely location

Location, location, location, real estate agents say it so it must be important. However, I don’t believe it can be…

The Ballarat Beer Festival announce date for 2021

It’s almost impossible to pass up a beer festival at the best of times, but when there’s one only an…

There’s an ‘all-you-can-eat’ dumpling night happening on Wednesday

Cancel all plans.

A sports bar slinging cheeseburgers and champagne has popped up in Geelong

There are few things that make us happier than wrapping our hands around a simple cheese-laden, juicy cheeseburger, making a…

A new late-night dive bar has opened on Pakington Street

For Geelong locals who are don’t want to go all fancy-shmancy, prim and proper and just want to put their…

Elysian Fields is the newest moody cocktail bar to greet Geelong

If you’re planning to head out in the city for some drinks this season, the legends over at Bloom have…

Red Noodle Canteen is the Belmont noodle destination you have to check out

In recent times, Belmont residents have been graced with the opening of several new bars and cafés along High Street…

An authentic ramen restaurant and bar has just opened in Waurn Ponds

Tender meat and soft noodles bathing in the juices of a belly-warming broth. Is there anything more satisfying than a…

Nine of our favourite wines to drink (or gift) this Christmas

Well, we made it, sort of… Christmas is near, meaning we can nearly tell 2020 to politely go away and…

A store dedicated entirely to toasties has just opened up in Geelong

There’s not much that can beat a toastie. The mother of all foods (tell me I’m wrong!?), it’s got the…

 

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