Pakington Pantry has been revealed as Geelong’s best brunch spot

We all know that Pakington St has the monopoly on cafes and eateries in Geelong, but one café in particular…

Say hello to Aunty Jacks, the newest brewpub to grace regional Victoria

There is something truly special about drinking a beer right where it was made, and this is a place to…

The Chats are releasing their own goon bag, just in time for summer

Prepare the clothes line, pub rock heroes The Chats have teamed up with Sydney bar and venue Crowbar on a…

Four glorious regional breweries and distilleries to hit up when you need a cold one

It’s no secret that we love a good drink here at Forte (some might say myself especially), and we’re always…

Lambys are now slinging takeaway Mario Karts

The rules and restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 have left us missing many things, but a couple of…

In case you missed it, Geelong’s Lord Nelson is transforming into Malt Shovel Taphouse

The Lord Nelson has long been an old favourite among locals. An iconic pub steeped in history, renovations in the…

‘It’s just smoke and mirrors’: Premier’s latest announcement sounded like a boost for regional hospitality venues, but that’s not the case

When Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews revealed the easing of restrictions in Victoria on Sunday, restaurants and pubs rejoiced at the…

Feels like home: Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses are serving up some serious nostalgia

In times of uncertainty, change and stress, we find ourselves coping in many ways. One way – the best way…

The Blackman’s Brewery laneway bar in Geelong has closed down

It’s official, the Blackman’s Brewery Good Beer Bar has closed indefinitely after four years of providing craft beer to Geelong’s…

There’s an authentic Vietnamese restaurant opening in Waurn Ponds

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

A local winemaker has been named 2020’s Winemaker Of The Year

Providing a bit of good news for the local wine industry, Geelong’s Nick Farr, of Wines By Farr Estate, has…

Apollo Bay Distillery’s Hope Gin is raising awareness and money towards women’s health

October marks thirty-one days dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. With…

This Pakington Street cafe is gifting locals a new destination for Friday night drinks

Within the blink of an eye, this local coffee shop is set to turn into a bustling bar serving up…

Make the most of your two-hour bookings with these bottomless lunches

A lively weekend feast with plenty of good mates, beautiful chef-cooked eats, free-flowing drinks and no washing up — it’s…

An epic new Cali-Mex restaurant is opening on Pakington Street

If there’s anything good to come out of 2020, it’s got to be the slew of new dining destinations, cafes…

Regional Victorian businesses face huge fines for failing to check the addresses of dine-in customers

Pubs, cafes and restaurants in regional Victoria will be fined close to $10,000 if found guilty of allowing Melbourne visitors…

8 spots to get your hands on Geelong’s best waffles

In the words of Parks and Recreation’s lead character Lesley Knope, “We need to remember what’s important in life. Waffles,…

For the love of our restaurant and bar scene, please show up for your reservation

Being aware of the host of rules around how to behave in a restaurant has always been important. While being…

That’s amore! Che Vuoi Pizzeria Osteria is an Italian restaurant worth the drive

Ah, carbohydrates. You have been through so much; so misunderstood, so unnecessarily vilified. But there are a group of people…

Looking for ways to innovate and survive, two of Geelong’s hospitality veterans have joined forces

Over the last few years, the Little Malop precinct has gained notoriety in Geelong for becoming something of a mini…

There’s a new summer rooftop, outdoor dining destination in Geelong

Lording it over the rest of the city, drink in hand, is truly one of life’s great pleasures. There’s just…

Meet Bob Sugar, the Asian fusion restaurant that’s just opened in Torquay

When it comes to the food and wine scene in regional Victoria, it’s safe to say that we’re pretty damn…

Keen to put your feet up? The legends at Southern Comfort want to gift you ‘The Easiest Day Ever’

If there ever was a time to slow down, chill out and invest in some serious R&R, 2020 is it….

Unwind with Cup A Day Tea, the new tea company from local entrepreneurs

There’s a new kid on the block for self-care, in Cup A Day Tea. The Geelong-Melbourne based tea company is…

 

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