Sun up to sun down, this precinct packs a punch

Little Malop Street is a high-energy pedestrian strip and cultural mecca with bars, great coffee, street art, galleries and restaurants which each offer a special spin on cuisines from around the world.

Located in central Geelong, it’s a 6-minute walk from Geelong Train Station with ample on and off-street parking nearby if you’ve arrived by car.

Thriving dining

Here, the fun spills onto the street with al fresco dining and wends its way down secret alleyways, where you’ll make surprise finds such as high-end French fare and a speakeasy.

There’s something to suit all tastes and cravings, from as-spicy-as-you-can-handle fried chicken to a hearty serving of moussaka and even the best ramen in town. There are dozens of eat and drink spots along this street to hop between and get your fill.

Wash it all down with a glass of local or international wine at a cosy wine bar, get sky-high at a rooftop bar or stop by a modern pub with a side of sports.

Clever & Creative

Little Malop Street is Geelong’s cultural heart. Here, you’ll find one of the country’s oldest regional galleries, the Geelong Gallery and the glittering new Geelong Arts Centre.

On the same street it’s hard to miss the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre. The futuristic dome clad in hexagonal tiles with soaring glass-shard windows is one of Geelong’s most impressive buildings.

These buildings are a nod to Geelong’s global status as a UNESCO City of Design.

Keep an eye out for smaller independent galleries showcasing emerging and innovative art.

Street Art

Street art is dotted throughout laneways and plastered on the side of buildings, with colourful and unusual pieces as small as your takeaway coffee or stretched over multiple levels. Don’t forget to look up as you wander this precinct.

Don’t forget to look up as you wander this precinct.

Take a self-guided tour of dozens of street artworks around Geelong.

Live music & Entertainment

If it’s live music you’re after, there are many great options. While you’re ordering a martini at Piano Bar, grab a request slip, write down the song you want to hear and get ready to dance. Nearby Eureka Hotel is an old pub with a beautiful new look after a recent refurbishment – they regularly host big acts.

Live music is in good supply on Little Malop Street as acoustic acts set the mood at venues along this strip. You can even get behind the mic and try your hand (ahem, vocals) at karaoke.