I have been to the Bellarine Brewing site a few times, usually with good result (hence the rating)…read morebut I made the mistake of trying to have a romantic lunch on a 'special occasion' day... wow, talk about overwhelmed ! Our very friendly waiter did her best to reassure us that our meals would be coming soon, several times, when we could get her attention from the other diners who were asking similar questions ! To rub salt into the wound, I purchased a bottle of their wine at the cellar door to take away and the staff had trouble accounting for it in their till, with all of the back and forth and several staff becomming involved, I discovered when I got home that they had actually sold me a different wine to the one I had been charged for (I had paid top dollar for a lesser wine !) ... oh well, I know they can do a good meal and delicious wine here but it is probably best to avoid busy periods !

The beers are fantastic- I had the festbier and my husband had the box 54 golden ale…read more The food is average but the atmosphere is worth the visit alone!

A simply amazing venue with great staff, great food, wine and beer, value plus for money, a golf…read morecart service to car and just an overall great atmosphere that is a must see! Book an old stable kick back and enjoy! BTW the chips are sensational and the wings ever so spicy, great mineral water too and all ever so well priced! All they need is chopper rides to town.

Well, this was quite a pleasant surprise, particularly since I did happen to have some time to kill…read moreup in Croydon. Well, visiting the local brewery was definitely going to be on the cards, especially since I discovered that it was just a short trip from the railway station. Well, that short trip certainly turned out to be for the best because I have to say that this brewery was awesome. Not only did they happen to have some great staff, but the beers were great. In fact, they went beyond great. Yep, this is definitely a place I would recommend checking out.

Great ambiance with easy parking. Great staff, delicious food and top notch beers. Highly recommend…read morepopping on down with your crew. Gorgeous open fire too

This is basically my favourite local pub, especially since the other local pubs really don't have…read moreany decent beers available, on tap or in the fridge. However, this one isn't just a craft beer bar, but it also brews their own beers as well, and their beers are honestly pretty awesome. They also have a decent beer garden, but unfortunately it isn't covered, meaning that you can't really sit in it when it is raining. However, I have to say that I certainly love this place.

There is a new resident in the Little Creatures complex, and it has been welcomed with open arms!…read moreWhite Rabbit Brewery is the 'adult venue' as I like to call it (Little creatures is very family friendly). White Rabbit has a really nice, relaxed, yet fancy vibe. It has a pretty impressive entrance hall- walking past massive beer vats to the right, a wall of wine barrels to the left. There is also an open fireplace to set the mood. I'm no massive beer fan, but I tried the white ale here (because when in Rome?) and I loved it!! I may be converted. The food menu is mainly for grazing, there aren't many substantial meals here. It quietens up around 9:30pm on a Saturday night, but you can always jump next door to Little Creatures! Plenty of gifts, beer and bits and pieces to buy to take home with you.

Outside its getting chilly. Inside we're surrounded by the vats yet it's still warm from the fire…read moreplace. Delicious boards of prosciutto, bread & cheese. Super cool place

This is your new favourite brewery! This local little secret is a cosy little brewery tucked away…read morein Ferntree Gully brewing delicious beers! Specialising in Belgium style Sour Beers with the option of adding their homemade fruit syrups...Even non-beer drinkers love their beer :) The owners/brewers are all lovely, welcoming and make the place an extra special experience! Definitely head down for some lovely fresh craft beer!!!

Hidden in an industrial estate in Braeside, miles from anywhere, is this hidden gem. The brewery…read morebar serving their beers brewed across the road has plenty of tap and bottled beers on offer. I went for the Hop Bomb, a great west coast US style IPA and a delicious spiced dark saison. Unfortunately I was driving so could only sample the 2 pots but would have loved to try the barrel aged stout. Just means I'll have to come back! The bar is only open from 4pm on Fridays and from midday on the weekends. I'm surprised they don't at lunchtime on Fridays as it was very busy at 4.30 when I visited. They have a smoker or barbecue out front which looked tempting. There is food available but I didn't try any during my fleeting visit. Loved the vibe of the place; very laid back. Bar staff friendly and knowledgeable about their beers. The place has beer barrels on racks against the wall and makes you feel like you're in a brewery setting and not just a bar. Will definitely be going back!

Where is Braeside? This is the question people are going to ask if you invite them to meet you at…read moreBoatrocker Brewery. The answer is probably a $50 Uber ride from wherever you are, but it is indeed worth it. A converted workshop lined with all manner of oak barrels, it's really not a place you go for ambience. Instead, it is a place to go get unique, unusual beers served by friendly brewers who will chat you up about beer, BBQ, and pretzels. What more could you possibly want? As I am partial to sours, farmhouse ales, and saisons, this place is seriously my beat. But, they also offer some whisky barrel aged stouts, which could come in handy over the long Melbourne winters. Their IPAs and pale ales are also of a pretty high standard. There is not a lot on offer food-wise, except some excellent german-style pretzels (served cold, unfortunately) and a cheese board. But, seeing as how BBQ is both standard beer food and super trendy right now, they will have the smoker up and running soon. Hey boys, I really think you should give tri-tip a go. Certainly, I will be back. That was never in question.

So, this place opened up last year and I came here with my old work-mates because they were both…read moregetting married and wanted to see them before they made it official. All the way up here in Geelong and if your passing by, come have a crack at this place only after you've read what my experience were. This place is pretty much all about drinking cider! We had to wait an hour to get a seating to place a meal but we were outside in the front drinking cider and talking to pass the time. It got to the point that it was extremely annoying that we just wanted to walk out. This isn't a really famous restaurant so why did we have to wait that long to get a seating?? After that it was a further 45 minute wait for our food and for the price we are paying.... it wasn't a lot. Fine dining at its best! Ha, and the cooks look like they were having a good time working at a normal pace. This is the first time I've seen cooks relaxed at work. Your not here for the food, your here for the cider, socialising, being outdoors and the view. If your not one to wait and is impatient I recommend that you don't come here or at least have a try before you definitely say no to this place. I must say those, on a good sunny day, this place is great for the views.

We were already fans of this cider, having discovered it at several wine festivals over the past…read morefew years. Obviously they've come leaps and bounds, because Flying Cider now has their own beautiful restaurant/bar on the Bellarine Highway. They have some selections on tap that you can't get anywhere else - we tried a ginger and chill infused cider that was *excellent* - but their basics are all pretty darn great too. (Nice crisp and dry - no over-saturation of sweetness here = my kind of cider). Inside looks like a great space for lunch, and outside a plush green lawn and tables makes it easy to enjoy a glass of great cider in the sun.

Service so good I had to download yelp to say how nice the workers were. Delicious food. Lovely…read moreatmosphere wether your on a romantic date, celebrating a win, a birthday feast, or just out with the family

Such great pizza, beer and relaxed atmosphere. Everyone was extremely kind, helpful, friendly…read more Highly recommend! While walking the hall to the bathroom take note of the beautiful history and heritage. Can't recommend this place enough. Enjoy!

Our favorite brewery! Great beer. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend stopping by, even if you're…read morein Melbourne and taking the train. We stopped on our great ocean drive. They offer wine and spirits. Food is really good. Loved the kangaroo skewers and ice cream sandwich.

We were driving from Beaumaris to Birregurra, and decided that Little Creatures Brewery in Geelong…read morewould be the perfect place to stop. It's easy enough to find, and there's a large carpark on site. It was a little bit of a walk to the restaurant/dining space but it's all clearly marked. Inside, it's a large beer hall space with plenty of seating, a takeaway beer/cider area and merchandise. We took a seat and ordered a selection of food - the mozzarella/tomato salad and fried chicken were the highlights. Don't get their house made cola, it's hideous. Service was friendly and casual, and we got some beers & cider to takeaway with us. We had a great time here and I'd definitely go back when I'm in Geelong next.