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.

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.

When I stumbled across this seemingly fried chicken and wine restaurant, I thought how very Geelong…read moreyet was eager to try it.  As it turns out, Hot Chicken project is a Nashville inspired hot chicken and  organic wine diner of Aaron Turner fame (previously of Belle's Fitzroy and Loam).   Hot Chicken project perfects chicken and spices it according to your preference.  I ordered the chicken tenders. They were plump and juicy served with the most delectable shoe string fries I've had in a long time. The organic or natural wine is great too.  Start with your colour of choice and ask to sample the wines de  jour.  You'll be enjoying a healthy glass of your new favourite drop in no time. The ambience is casual and friendly, with excellent attentive and passionate staff.   Talk about winner, winner chicken dinner!  The chicken project is boldly fresh and fun and a supurb addition to Geelong's emerging foodie scene.

Very low quality chicken. Grey and rubbery with pink blotches all over it. The cheese on the…read morechicken burger is cheap processed slices of orange plastic.

Caruggi is excellent Italian. Authentic, provincial and perfetto! I can count the number of good…read moreItalian restaurants I know on one hand and Caruggi is now certainly on the list. For entree I ordered the focaccia with pomodoro (tomato), anchovies and capers. I was expecting some tasteless slab of salty bread plied with a few toppings. Hardly. The focaccia was wafer thin, crispy to bite and filled with melted cheese. The tomato topping was amazing, appropriately accompanied with salty anchovies. A provincial dish that I will be coming back for. My pork parpadelle was also perfetto (yep, perfect). I loved the diversity of the rustic Italian dishes on the menu. Generous in proportion, lovingly prepared and a far cry from the 80s style Lygon St Italiano machine. Caruggi Is yet another surprising made in Geelong culinary treat. Excellent hospitality too. I really can't wait to return.

Attentive and thoughtful staff…read more Great menu with subtle Italian flavours and tastes. Magnificent focaccia. Great seafood based mains. Highly recommended. A gem in Geelong.

Been here a couple of times, and I would describe it as a lovely place to go withfriends on a nice…read moresummers day. Good range of drinks, my friends enjoyed their cocktails, and the view is fantastic.

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!!