This place was ok. Nothing too special and the prices were a little high for the quality of food…read more But on our way back from the National Park to Melbourne, it was a good stop halfway through the drive. They also had a vegan menu which was nice to find in Colac.

A delightful find on the Great Ocean Road. The four of us shared three starters -- chicken liver…read morepate, beef satay and cold smoked seafood -- and three small plates -- BBQ calamari, lamb rump and duck spring rolls -- and found each dish to be interesting, flavorful and very good. The service was attentive and pleasant. There was a nice outdoor dining area but we chose to eat inside since we arrived at sunset.

Hit the Cuda Bar for a post-film opening party. (Went by much earlier for dinner; alas, we were…read moreturned out due to the party prep.) This bar/restaurant abuts the Lorne Theatre, so it's convenience for the after-movie crowd is perfect. The Cuda Bar is setback of a few tiered front decks (no doubt great for lounging and chit-chat on fine sunny days), with glass sliding doors which act as entry to the establishment. Being that I attended Cuda Bar on an event night, I can't say what the usual layout normally would be. What I can say is that the post-film party was dynamite -- the champagne and drinks flowed, the hors d'oeuvres kept on coming by the trays, the conversational noise level was high, and the DJ spinning the tunes was jammin'! Based upon my one-time experience at Cuda Bar, I'll have to say I'm a fan, for sure...! :)

Good food great customer service and a great atmosphere the fish of the day would highly reccomendread more

Fantastic toffee caramel milkshakes!…read more We went there for lunch and while the website says lunch starts at 11:30, when we arrived they said I'd doesn't start til 12. Breakfast menu was ok. Scrambled eggs were a bit to buttery for my liking though. The atmosphere was very nice - relaxing and spacious. Staff are very friendly.

I'll start with the good and then get into the bad…read more I like the decor of The Pig & Whistle. Inside has a bunch of beer steins, and alcohol memorabilia, fun posters and pictures in frames, it's all fun to look at and take in. The outdoor area is nice too, plenty of picnic type tables to help enjoy the good weather. And there is what looked like a mini garden, that's nice too. On the other side of things, when you order a starter and it's brought to you, sometimes it's nice to have plates to eat on too. The calamari was not tasty and was a rubbery texture, it came with a matching portion of french fries/chips and a small salad. The best thing about that plate was the aioli dipping sauce. The veggie stir fry was dripping in sauce and was far too spicy for my liking. It wasn't an even plate, with the over-sized vegetables and the skinny rice noodles in a pool of spicy sauce. And the prices for what you're getting, that didn't please me either. I'm sorry for the negative, but it was solely based on just the look and feel of the place, for sure it'd be a five star from me.

This is a great Irish pub to get yourself a pint or a half pint of Guinness and some chips n gravy…read more They have bands plenty of outdoor seating and are close by to a lot of wineries and parks up on the hills of the Mornington Peninsula. I have been in for drinks on several cold and windy days (which are numerous up there) and have always longed to enjoy all the space they have outdoors. They have a giant lawn area and lots of patio seating with colonial pine plantings around the place. Fun decorations inside with a very British theme.

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This place was awesome, but then again brew pubs that brew great beer are always going to be like…read morethat around me, and this place is no exception. Sure, it is a country pub, but it is one of those pubs located on one of the more touristy parts of the country, namely the Great Ocean Road. There is a rather large outdoor area, befitting of such a pub, and they have some great beers on tap as well. A place well worth checking out, and even stopping by for a drink.

This great little blue stone pub takes me back to the English countryside. With a proper old school…read moremenu of classic comfort foods like lamb shanks, surf n turf, pie of the day just to name a few. This self described "haunted' pub spills tradition and a cosy welcoming feel. While my porterhouse was well done (I ordered medium) it was still of good size and grade but perhaps a little dry. The mushroom sauce was also ok but it was more of a cheap pub gravy with a few mushrooms rather than a real cream or butter based mushroom sauce. My friend had the lamb shanks and described the meal as really great. The open fires and big timer mantels made for a really nice place to stand and chat over a few too many post dinner glasses of the house / self branded Merlot at $6 a glass. Mains ranged from about $19 - $35 for the surf and turf. The staff and service is very unpretentious, welcoming and friendly. I'll be back there without question - A great spot for a hearty winter feed.

From the owner: Built in 1857 the hotel once served as the first Cobb and Co coaching stop outside Melbourne on the…read moreway to the gold fields.

We were lucky to get a table with an awesome view of the water, and the beers were good. Would…read morerecommend if you're in the area.

Great elevated outdoor deck on a nice day with a cold beer in hand, with expansive coastal views…read moreall the way to Aireys inlet. It is very pretty. Without the deck and view, it would be just another pub. Food is okay but not cheap, with all the usual array of Australian pub cuisine you'd expect.

Excellent service, food and atmosphere!!!! I wish I would have taken pictures of the food but I…read moredidn't. The pizza crust was probably one of the best I've ever had! My husband had the barramundi and it was also very good! Beers are also very good - we spoke to the assistant brewer and a young kid that was so polite and excited about talking beer. Highly recommend!! Great staff!

Well, this place actually goes beyond just being a craft beer bar to actually being a brewery,…read morewhich honestly, is something that I really, really like. I probably shouldn't be all that surprised considering that the Great Ocean Road does bring thousands upon thousands of tourists down here on a regular basis, and is also a hot spot of the youngsters as well. The pub, though, has a really nice outdoor area, some really friendly staff, and most of all, a great selection of beers on tap. This was a really nice place for a beer.

A lovely place to stop on our way through. Good coffee, delicious scones and a nice setting…read moreoverlooking the lake.

From the owner: Botanic Café on the Lake is an all-day eatery and events space…read more Located on the picturesque lake at Colac, at the western end of the gardens, it is the perfect venue to enjoy a relaxing drink on the deck, a gourmet lunch or a coffee with a selection of house made cakes and slices. The café is ideal for special occasion events including weddings, birthdays and corporate events and also offers a private meeting room that can cater for up to twelve.