Bars & Breweries

Sat on the hill in High Street overlooking the Geelong CBD, Belmont Hotel has built the perfectly balanced pub. A family-friendly restaurant, a bar to watch the footy with a cold beer, a place to gather for functions, a lazy Sunday session spot, and a sun-soaked haven where you can dance and sing the night away to live music and DJ sets, the Belmont Hotel has it all.

In the historic city of Ballarat, Kilderkin Distillery is where artisan spirits meet relaxed cellar-door charm. Housed in a refurbished warehouse in Mount Pleasant, the venue invites guests into a warm space to savor gin and whisky flights, cocktails and light bites. 

Where the greens meet the surf, Torquay Bowls Club is Geelong’s beachside community hub that’s as much about good times as it is about old-school bowls.

MexiCam’s, located in the vibrant Federal Mills precinct of North Geelong, Mexican kicks meet all-out fun. It’s bold, colorful, and high-energy — dining, drinks and games under one roof.

In the heart of Warrnambool, The Dart & Marlin is a neighborhood favorite where Italian spirit meets coastal warmth.

The former Wool Mill of Geelong's North is a destination for dining, digging, digital technology, and drinking. The latter is covered by Anther Distillery. Leaning into the site, Anther Distillery is the intersection of heritage and innovation. 

Located in Wallington on the Bellarine, Mona Cicchetti Bar channels Venetian charm with its cicchetti-style small plates meant for sharing and sipping.

Set on seven leafy acres in Drysdale, Bellarine’s first distillery is where craft, charm and hospitality swirl together beautifully.

At the heart of the National Wool Museum, Black Sheep is Geelong’s delightfully quirky gin bar and European-inspired share-plate destination.

Smack in the heart of Colac, The Bar is where good times, great drinks and live entertainment come together under one roof.

Set in a grand Queen Anne heritage building in central Geelong since 1859, The Geelong Club is a refined retreat for dining, meetings, or celebrating life’s moments.

Perched on the edge of Queenscliff Harbour with sweeping views to Port Phillip Heads, 360Q marries coastal calm with a pulse of contemporary flavor.

Inspired by the iconic surf breaks of the Great Ocean Road, Bells Beach Brewing Co brings coastal spirit and craft beer together in perfect harmony.

Located at the corner of Malop and Bellarine Streets, this revitalized heritage gastropub is a haven for craft-beer lovers and flavor chasers alike.

LOCOS brings big flavor and even bigger energy, serving up vibrant, no-holds-barred Mexican-inspired eats in a setting that’s all about fun.

Winepress Wine in Geelong is the kind of spot that immediately feels like a local favourite—warm, modern, and built for good times over great bottles.

In the heart of Castlemaine, Theatre Royal is where history meets good times—Australia’s longest continuously operating mainland theatre, now reimagined as a cinema, live-music venue, bar, pizzeria and beer garden.

Tucked into the leafy streets of Newtown, The Retreat repurposes the old Bareena Post Office into a warm, elegant spot where community, comfort and craft dining meet.

Tucked underground beneath Geelong’s historic National Wool Museum, Lamby’s Tavern is the city’s go-to for late-night revelry.

In Ballarat’s CBD, Renard pulses where cocktail bar meets modern bistro—with disco undertones and late-night flair.

A true Geelong institution, Sawyer’s Arms blends old-school pub warmth with a modern, polished edge.

Perched right on Geelong’s Waterfront, Edge Geelong mixes laid-back coastal charm with stylish modern dining.

The Blues Train is a unique live music experience set aboard a heritage railway. Step aboard and enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring four exceptional Blues performances, all inclusive drinks and a journey filled with atmosphere, charm, and lasting memories.