Scott and all concerned have done very well. Beers are great. Bar snacks (toasted sandwiches) are…read moretasty and all that is needed for an enjoyable afternoon session. We will be repeat offenders!!

Basically this is a wine bar, so if you know what wine bars are like, you are going to be pretty…read morespot on when it comes to this place. Mind you, I'm one of those people that will end up drinking beer at a wine bar, and that is certainly something that I ended up doing here. Actually, their beer selection was pretty good as well, something that I also quite appreciated. It was rather packed, but then again it was a Friday night, but the service was pretty good nonetheless.

A full house for a Saturday afternoon shows that this addition to Geelong's gastro repertoire does…read morehit the mark. An excellent local wine bar. For me, the enjoyment was almost as much in the well restored historic shopfront and interior as in the locally sourced wine. Well, almost. The Banks Road Shiraz (Bellarine Peninsula) was rich and fruity. The Barossa counterpart (in case you wish to escape from Geelong) was an exceptional alternative too. Be sure to order a cheese and or a charcuterie platter, or both, to enjoy with your Winter warmer (or Summer spritz). I'm excited that the Geelong social scene is coming of age.

Well, they let me charge my mobile phone, so honestly, what more can I say about this place. Well,…read morethere are quite a few things that I could say about this place, other than that which was definitely a change from the reception I received at the last place I asked that question. Well, they have some good beers on tap which is another thing that is going to grab me, and they also have a rooftop deck, which is definitely pretty cool. Yeah, its one of those hidden gems that I definitely really do like.

It's back open! What was a Geelong institution for YEEEARS when I was a young lass is finally back…read moreopen after a long hiatus. For a while there it turned into a rather confusing cocktail bar... strange considering it's suburban location and huge space. It's a classic and comfortable Irish pub. Sit at the bar and chat to the friendly barkeep or sit on the cosy couch, which has likely had thousands of butts sit on it before you, and watch the footy. I settled in by the bar for a Guinness (what else) and admired the 18 beers on tap (!!!) and the cute signs and photos splashed all over the walls. There is a restaurant within the space but I did not dine there so can't comment on the food. However if you are in the mood for a lazy afternoon beer turned rowdy evening, Irish Murphy's is the place to be - I suspect it will become even cosier once winter fully hits.

Don't be deceived by the term "bar". Popped in here for a quick lunch and the $10 flatbread lunch…read moredeal has to be the best value in town. They are like a pizza, but better and lighter, and very substantial for lunch. And the staff are lovely and service is quick. Highly recommended.

I thought this place was familiar when I walked inside, though that was odd because I haven't been…read moreto Geelong in quite a while. Well, it turns out I had visited one in Ballarat. Actually, it turns out that these are popping up all over the place. It's probably not a bad thing, though I must admit that sports bars aren't really my scene. This particular one was okay, but it wasn't one of the best pubs that I've been to, and they really didn't have a huge selection of beers on tap either.

Suburban life experience with sport everywhere you turn. Good pubstyle food and American portionsread more