For a quick bite, a group celebration or a formal occasion, there's plenty of options.
Geelong has a huge range of places to eat, both in the city and in the surrounding suburbs, precincts and regions. Formal restaurants awarded hats by The Age Good Food Guide, quick and cheerful cafes with better-than-average coffee and loads of venues that take advantage of our position on the coast to offer views, al fresco and an amazing range of local produce.
Situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, walking distance from Searoad Ferries, The Q Train, The Blues Train, Dolphin Swims and the only Black Lighthouse in the Southern…
Located just walking distance to beaches, holiday parks and the shopping district, the historic Queenscliff General Store café is an icon at the gateway to Queenscliff.…
The Potato Shed is a thriving hub of arts activity on the beautiful Bellarine and just 20 minutes from the Geelong CBD. Boasting a full range of professional and…
Provenance means place of origin. Everything they do at Provenance Wines, from vineyard to glass, is about preserving the identity of place. They have seven vineyards…
Banks Road Vineyard is a small family run vineyard and winery on the Bellarine Peninsula just outside Geelong, on approximately 12 acres. The 12 acres of grapes…
The Driftwood Café serves great coffee, fantastic all day breakfasts, delicious lunches and dinners (Friday and Saturday). Fully licensed, the cafe also serves many…
The Bungalow Restaurant located in Drysdale and central to the Bellarine, thrives as an atmospheric and humble foodie destination for all.Open for breakfast, lunch…
Located in the heart of Queencliff, Yard 58 is a unique cafe with a fabulous garden setting and nursery out the back. Wander down the hallway next the Beach and…
Beers and Burgers together at last, in an epic location on the main street of Ocean Grove. Blackman's Brewery and Burger Bar is a bright, fun and super friendly…
Located in the lovely seaside village of Queenscliff, the Scandinavian Ice Cream Company is a family-owned institution on the Bellarine Peninsula since 1984.They…
At Shelter Shed Bar and Eatery, the menu has been influenced by the abundance of local produce in the region. The main menu items are cooked fresh on the grill.…
Saints & Sailors was started all the way back in 2011 by Mitch and Michaeli. Mitch's love of live music and Michaeli's eclectic love of all things vintage along…
Nelly's At The Pier is an iconic cafe located on the Queenscliff front beach foreshore. Nelly's has a contemporary menu and also serves great afternoon teas. Nelly's…
Cartel Roasters Brew Bar is the cellar door of great coffee and wine in the heart of Geelong.Amazing coffee, good food, great times, great wines and great tunes,…
Fresh meals with an emphasis on delicious local produce and specialized roasted coffee. Engaging staff enhance your leisurely cafe dining experience, we celebrate…
Built in 1888, the Grand Hotel watches proudly over the main street or Portarlington and down to the popular and scenic harbour area. A recent changing of the guard…
Murphys is a venue that has something for everyone. Between the front bar, restaurant, vibrant rooftop bar and third level sky garden, they pride themselves on everything…
Public is a licensed contemporary café set inside the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre's magnificent Dome. Located on the ground floor and overlooking the revamped…
Platform Youth Arts - Geelong's Contemporary Youth Arts SpacePlatform Arts offers a yearly program of events, gallery exhibitions, music gigs, theatre performances…
SUMI, situated in central Geelong, is an Asian influenced Robata grill restaurant, offering a very unique cultural dinning experience with broad range of drink…
From the team behind Noir (Richmond) comes Pier St., a Portarlington seaside dining destination for locals and day-trippers alike. Classic in concept, Pier St. brings…
Located at the top of the hill on the main strip of Portarlington, Pier Front Pizzeria is a traditional style Italian pizzeria, offering a classic selection of authentic…
ALMA Restaurant's fancy definition is ‘contemporary Australian dining with the flavours of South America’, but basically it is the best produce they can find, served…
Emerge is a contemporary restaurant featuring modern Australian cuisine. The restaurant focuses on simple ingredients of quality, flavour and locality where possible.…
Manhattan Bar is a New York style bar in Geelong by the creators of the 18th Amendment Bar.Manhattan Bar is all about craft beers, quality spirits, cocktails, fine…
The new addition to the developing Little Malop Street in Geelong's CBD, The Arborist, boasts a build designed around the Fraxinus Excelsior Ash tree's, creating…
The 18th Amendment of the United States Constitution effectively established the prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the United States by declaring the production,…
The Continental Geelong is one of the latest additions to the Little Malop Street precinct.Think post war European restaurant and bar. The menu is designed to be…
Bannockburn Station is a fully licensed restaurant set in a beautifully restored bluestone railway station, originally built in 1863. The building features an open…
Grove Pavilion is an all-weather indoor and outdoor facility based in the Ocean Grove Park. It is your perfect venue for events such as exhibitions, meetings, seminars,…
Pistol Pete's Food n Blues specializes in Southern and Louisiana cuisine.If you are a fan of gumbo, Southern Fried Chicken, jambalaya, pulled pork, PoBoys, burgers,…
Geelong Cellar Door is located in the heart of Geelong’s inner CBD, conveying an ‘old world’ charm, with the intended ambience of a smart, sophisticated, wine savvy…
Piano Bar Geelong is a success story since opening in May 2015. As Victoria’s only dedicated piano bar, the bar offers the unparalleled atmosphere that only a piano…
Recess is Central Geelong’s only Gluten Free restaurant offering you a space to run around, have a snack, play with friends and make new ones. It was the place designed…
Geelong's newest cafe is Grounds of Society and will very soon become a favourite. Serving All Press coffee, lunch options and delicious mouth-watering pastries…
Mi Shells Seafood sell fresh, locally caught seafood to the public from their families boat at Queenscliff Harbour. Fish is seasonal but does include from our boat…
Lipari is located in central Geelong and is the place to go if you are after gorgeous, traditional Italian food with a specialty in pasta. With modern décor, welcoming…
Hong and Nick Lee’s idea of Hanoi Kitchen started over 20 years ago in a Hanoi market. Hong grew-up around the amazing aromas of the market, where her family owned…
Perfectly located in the sand dunes overlooking the Ocean Grove surf beach, The Dunes cafe is the ideal spot all year round. Light, open and breezy in summer, warm…
Geelong’s most well-acquainted wine bar and adjacent wine store is inconspicuously positioned in the city’s emerging wine scene.Dynamic duo Andy and Lewis curate…
Neo Cafe is a unique cafe in the heart of Geelong's Market Square Shopping Centre. Neo Cafe present the best meals for the best price possible.Enjoy the day of shopping…
Eat. Drink. Sport.The Sporting Globe is an award winning bar and grill in Victoria, Australia. It has won Best Sporting Entertainment Venue in the 2011 Australian…
Village Cinemas Geelong is the Geelong regions number one destination for movies and entertainment, with 10 traditional cinemas, and two Gold Class cinemas,you can…
Barwon Heads Greengrocer has a large variety of fresh organic and non organic produce as well as having a juice bar in the same premises the Juice bar also serves…
The key to Kermonds Hamburger’s is that everything is produced fresh before your eyes and made to order. Everything is prepared by hand including the cutting of…
Viet Rolls Geelong sells Vietnamese Pork Rolls, Chicken Rolls, Roast Duck Rolls, Egg Rolls, drinks and more, with vegan and gluten-free foods available. Visit the…
The Lord Nelson is an iconic Geelong pub steeped in history and an old favourite among the locals. After an eight month renovation, the Nelson has been restored,…
Miss Fizz is a Mobile Prosecco Bar servicing the Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong and anywhere else in Victoria upon request.Miss Fizz is a fully licensed 8 foot trailer,…
The team at The High Tea Mistress love creating unique, modern mobile High Tea experiences throughout Victoria.That means they come to you, whether it be in your…
The Timezone experience is ever-changing; growing to stay abreast of entertainment trends. Presented with an up-market fit-out, a bright, colourful and cosy ambience…
At Barwon Heads IGA, they pride themselves on their quality products and customer service to the wonderful locals.When you walk their aisles you will see that they…
The 360Q restaurant venue is located at the gorgeous $38 million marina at Queenscliff Harbour. Due to Stage 3 restrictions, 360Q will now offer takeaway and home…
The Geelong Club is one of most respected private members clubs in Victoria.In 1881, in the thriving wool port of Geelong, seventy-six gentlemen formed a club. The…
King George Fish and Chips offers sweeping waterfront views, with both dine-in and takeaway options six days a week. Fully licensed and sourcing local Australian…
Inspired by greek traditions and modern styles of cooking. The chef has designed the menu to be as close to family style beach cuisine as possible. With a few twists…
RORO cafe is currently offering dine-in, outdoor dining and takeaway in line with the current restrictions. Please visit the website for further information and…
Charles & Co. Café is the Geelong Cats' very own licensed café located at GMHBA Stadium, inside the Charles Brownlow Stand next to the Cats Shop.Open six days a…
Curl up and enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat in the warmth of Cafe Go's fireplace or head out back to the hidden leafy green garden space - there is nothing else…
Pivot Cinema is Geelong's only boutique arthouse cinema. It is entirely independent and screens latest release Australian, foreign and independent films everyday…
Son of an elk promise efficiency and excellence from coffee to food. Son of an Elk can be found nestled among the hustle and bustle of the CBD and hospital.Whether…
The Q Train is a moving restaurant train that travels through the heart of The Bellarine between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Drysdale Station is just an easy 15-minute…
Purveyors of fresh, local seafood in Geelong since 1971, Fishermen’s Pier is the region’s premier fine dining waterfront restaurant.Uniquely situated over the waters…
Ginger & Blondie are two lifelong friends who bought a 1959 Viscount caravan in April 2018. Friends and family joined the girls in their labour of love and have…
Geelong’s finest in Indian cuisine. Eastern Spice is the home for best curries in Geelong and has been Voted number one in Geelong foodie poll. Eastern Spice showcases…
Hazy Tales Studio hosts private pottery events for a group of friends Or colleagues. A minimum of four people maximum of 25- ‘Clay and Cocktails by Candlelight'…
Cruise past the boutiques and cafes on Pakington Street in Geelong's west to find Tulip, a cosmopolitan bistro that really packs a flavour punch.Settle into the…
Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates Geelong is a combined chocolate shop and cafe. There is a large range of chocolates including gift boxes and hampers, truffles and creams…
Come and take in the beautiful views of the marina at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club while enjoying a coffee and cake, breakfast or lunch from Marina View Cafe.Marina…
Noble Rot is a wine store and bar located in a beautiful coastal village retailing and serving boutique wines.Alfresco imbibing and delicious pizza on offer with…
Kilgour St Grocer is a corner store in central Geelong with specialty coffee, grocery essentials and very good sandwiches. In a quiet residential pocket just south…
After an major renovation, the Beach House re-opened in December 2019. They serve breakfast and lunch seven days a week from their cafe, 8:00am - 3:00pm. Their outside…
Fruit is drawn from on-site vineyards at Idyll Wine Co., as well as a tight-knit network of both local and interstate producers, to develop the vast range of fruit-forward…
King of the Castle is a fantastic cafe along the busy and very popular Pakington Street in Geelong West. King of the Castle prides themselves on supporting local…
Nestled in the grounds of the Little Creatures Village in Geelong, White Rabbit Brewery is a space created for flavour exploration. As you push through the doors…
Based on the Bellarine Peninsula, husband and wife, Adam and Amelia (Adelia) share a genuine passion for making handcrafted, nutritious, premium quality, unique…
Visit Lard Ass Butter, the only artisan butter factory on the Bellarine Peninsula where handcrafted dairy food products are made.Australian-style cultured butter…
Art'sKool @ Kazworks offers various art classes and workshops. Adult, after school kids and teen art classes run throughout the school terms and the popular Holiday…
BrewiColo Brewing Co. is a family run independent craft brewery located on one of the most picturesque coastlines in Victoria, Ocean Grove.Our taproom is right inside…
Manzanillo Grove, with over 4500 olive trees and seven different varieties, was established in 1997 in the fertile valleys of the Bellarine Peninsula Victoria near…
Bistrot Plume is a restaurant and cafe specialising in high quality French cuisine, located in Belmont just outside of Geelong.The venue can also be hired for functions…
The love of wine led Archive Wine Bar's owners to start a collection. It all started with this collection, sharing its contents with friends. This collection led…
Advance Mussel Supply's farm gate sales has grown into its very own little mussel cafe. The Little Mussel Cafe still sell fresh Portarlington mussels by the kilogram…
Yummy Mummy Lolly Shop is Geelong’s biggest ‘Pick N Mix’ Lolly shop, one foot in the door and you will be sure to take a trip down memory lane. A real hot spot for…
Batesford Hotel is the perfect place for any wedding, event, lunch and dinner. Located on the banks of the Moorabool River.Batesford Hotel has ideal function rooms…
Moorabool Valley Chocolate is a small family-owned business. The chocolates are carefully hand-made in the new chocolate kitchen attached to a 90-year-old farmhouse…
Selamat Datang.Welcome to Izz Cafe.Visit them for delicious Malaysian food in Geelong such as Curry Puff, Keropok Lekor, Nasi Kerabu, Laksa Penang, Mee Rebus and…
The Federal is a premier dining and entertainment destination in the Victorian regional city of Geelong. Set in the former Federal Woollen Mills, one of the city’s…
The Whiskery is a cellar door, tasting room and cafe located within the Bellarine Distillery, and is set on seven acres in the heart of the Bellarine. Visitors…
Established in 1996, Lethbridge produces savoury wines with intensity and finesse. Sit down at the tasting table inside the strawbale winery and sample wines alongside…
The Anther Distillery is a place of wonder for the cocktail and spirit lover.Just over a one-hour drive from Melbourne, near the North Geelong station, The Anther…
The Door Gallery Cafe is Australia's only Indian Antique Door display centre, cafe and wine bar. The Door Gallery Cafe serves gourmet pizzas, platters, sensational…
Introducing Drysdale Cheeses, the first commercial goat cheese manufacturer on the Bellarine Peninsula. Registered in December 2005, Drysdale Cheeses concentrates…
The award winning Oakdene restaurant Marty @ Oakdene is the perfect place to match estate grown wines with the menu of seasonal, local and regional produce prepared…
Bouchon at Bellarine Estate Winery offers a fresh take on French provincial cuisine.Diners enjoy tasty and traditional French favourites combined with local seafood…
Buckley’s is the place to catch up with friends, relax in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy great food and service. Buckley’s Bistro offers an extensive à la carte…
The Smoked Egg Company are a free range egg farm and have been clever enough to chill smoke eggs. This gives the eggs a lovely light smoked flavour, whilst leaving…
Bennetts on Bellarine is a family run business situated on the corner of Macadams Lane and Portarlington Road. The Cellar Door is a relaxed open air venue set against…
Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. A producer of premium cool maritime climate wines, Scotchmans Hill has been…
The Bellarine Smokehouse produces award winning premium smoked fish. We 'hot smoke' our products using local ti-tree sourced from our local surrounds on the Bellarine.Products…
Kisaan Estate Winery is a family owned boutique winery in Connewarre, approximately three minutes drive from the seaside town of Barwon Heads. The estate sits on…
The Pettavel Australia boasts historical roots back to 1842. From hosting Prince Duke of Edinburgh in 1867 to entertaining five Prime Ministers in recent years,…
Merne at Lighthouse is located on the Bellarine Peninsula, conveniently accessible from Geelong and central to nearby Drysdale, Queenscliff, Ocean Grove, Queenscliff…
Provenir is the passion of five founders who sought to produce the best quality meat, through highest welfare on-farm processing. At the heart of Provenir’s operation…
Wattle Grove Honey and Beekeeping Supplies is a small farm and company operated by Jim Drever and Stephanie Hinton.Jim has been a registered Beekeeper for many years…
Located at Curlewis on the Bellarine Peninsula, Oneday Estate is just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne. The winery is one of the Bellarine Peninsula’s most unique…
Clyde Park Vineyard and Bistro has a cellar door and bistro set on the beautiful Moorabool Valley just off the Midland Highway half an hour north of Geelong, 35…
The Rowsley Fault is a geological fault formed about one million years ago that has layered these vineyards with gravels and clay over limestone. Located in the…
In 2010, the biggest development in the club’s history occurred with a complete re-development of the grandstand, restaurant, bar and TAB facilities as well as a…
With 30 years of Geelong heritage, Southern Bay Brewery is one of the oldest working breweries in Australia. Positioned on the edge of the old port of Geelong, Southern…
Visit Wayawu Estate Cellar Door and Winery, the smallest winery on the Bellarine Peninsula.Turn off the Bellarine Highway to Queenscliff just 15 minutes from Geelong,…
The Fork N Flower Cafe offers casual sit down dining for breakfast, lunch and sweet and savoury treats, whilst enjoying a beautiful view of flowers and giftware…
Spence Wines aims to make wine of the highest possible quality. Spence Wines exclusively use grapes grown in their vineyard, to ensure the best quality grapes are…
Join Nicol's Paddock for a taste in their cellar door.Relax and dine amongst the vines. A simple approach to a shared dining experience. Wholesome and delicious.…
The historic Sirens Boathouse and Kiosk has been brought back to life.The kiosk is perfectly situated on the pier at St Leonards.Serving up coffee, food and also…
Barrabool Maze Estate is a stand-alone destination. Only a short 15 minute drive from Geelong, you will be transported into the tranquil countryside of the Barrabool…
All of Town and Country Pizza and Pasta stores contain a traditional pizza and pasta menu with recipes passed down the generations ensuring there is heart and soul…
Moonah is a small fine dining restaurant, Created by Chef Tobin Kent, Moonah will offer guests a dining experience that highlights the beauty of nature in the region.…
Deep in the Valley perched on the edge of the Moorabool River is a shepherd's cottage built in 1856. This historic building is now home to Moorabool Ridge's tasting…
The Lara Sporting Club was founded in 1975 and has been the sporting and social hub for the families of Lara throughout that time. It has grown from a small country…
If you are in the mood for something a little indulgent then get yourself along to the Inverleigh Bakehouse. This 1868 Homestead converted into a retail bakery offers…
Sonny Cafe provides the perfect destination for that weekend drive to the country.Tapping into a bounty of local produces Sonny's friendly team deliver a fresh vibrant…
Surf Coast Strawberry Fields is a ‘Pick Your Own’ Strawberry Farm situated on the Surf Coast Highway in Mount Duneed. Located between Geelong and Torquay, there…
Common Ground Project is a not-for-profit community farm and restaurant that promotes food security by creating fair access to locally grown, healthy food.Common…
Bursaria Fine Foods is an award winning boutique catering company creating extraordinary functions and events at The Refectory Werribee Park – a heritage venue filled…
Essence Productions is an independent theatre company specialising in bringing Australia's unique historical stories to life through live performance. A team of…
Established in 1999 and situated just 30 kilometres from Melbourne in the heart of Werribee Park, Shadowfax is one of Victoria's leading boutique wineries. With…
The Meerkat Bistro at Werribee Open Range Zoo offers sustainable, seasonal dining at its best, with unique views of African animals at play.Sit inside and watch…
The Werribee Racing Club is located only a stone’s throw away from Melbourne (30km), located in the Werribee & Surrounds region. One of Victoria's historical race…
The Wyndham Cultural Centre consists of Tattersall's Theatre, with full Fly Tower and Orchestra Pit, The CBD Library, Art Gallery and Cafe.Formerly Centenary hall,…
Encore Events Centre hosts some of Werribee’s biggest events, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and meetings, with spaces catering for small and intimate events up…
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