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.

I can't say that this pub really stood out all that much, expect for the fact that from the outside…read moreit did look like a pretty nice old-style pub. However, it would be your pretty standard suburban pub, meaning that they really don't have a huge selection of beers on tap. However the staff were quite nice, and the inside was quite laid back and relaxing. It was okay, just not great.

This is my local watering hole in Geelong, and I believe it's the best pub in town. Great…read moreatmosphere, friendly staff and lots of different entertainment on different nights. Oh, did I mention the food? Great food. These guys serve the best Chicken Parma in town, without a doubt. Check it out, you won't be disappointed! !

Geelong has been starving of a reasonably priced, good pub food hotel for years. Every time I din a…read morea pub I'm astounded at the prices. Usually about 10% higher than Melbourne. And not even close to the same quality. This little gem located on "Pako"is my new go to when in G town. The food is not only great, put priced accordingly. There are multiple spaces, so you're sure to find a place that fits your need.

Lord of the Isles has always been a bit hit and miss for me. I think the just try too hard to cater…read morefor everyone in Geelong. A fairly busy gaming room. An impressive looking dinning room and and outside back bar. Whilst independently they may work fine, as a whole ... not so much. I don't play the pokies so I can comment on that area. The 'back bar' as a whole is quite comfortable in both hot and cold weather and tapas style bar food that is mostly good. However if you choose to visit on a Geelong game day, expect noise and a lot of it (that said, most pubs in G'town are the same). For me, the biggest let down is the food. They are expensive. Add about an extra 10-15% to what you'd expect in Melbourne. I don't know why. Coz as I have said, it's very hit and miss. I've had a few great meals Any time I've ordered duck or veal its been great. However, there's been more lows than high. $22 for a chicken ceaser salad with under cooked chicken and a hard poached egg. Really?? If I'm willing to hand over $22 for a salad, it better be perfect! Fish dishes are the same. Sometimes ok, but more often than not below par. I 'd suggest they either lower the prices (and therefore the customers expectations) or get the dishes spot on every time. The service has always been polite, helpful and prompt.

When visiting Geelong, check out Lord of the Isles. Excellent food and friendly staff. A relaxed…read moreand modern Australian restaurant and bar!

The Barwon Club in Geelong is a stalwart of the live music scene in Geelong, having hosted bands…read moresince 1990. The pub features a front bar with a good pub food menu, at reasonable prices. Tends to be a younger crowd. A good place to catch up with some mates for a pot or two.

Longtime supporter of live music and entertainment and excellent pub food at pub prices you can't…read morego wrong

This pub was pretty cool. Okay, there was a wedding reception going on in the beer garden, so we…read morecouldn't really sit out there, but that was all good. The staff were quite friendly, and the place was really done up quite nice. It seems as if they had really modernised the place, and it looked really good. They even has some pretty decent beers on tap. It is a little out of the way, but it is pretty good. A hidden gem if you will.

Pre-ordering our meals today made all the difference…read more They arrived within 5-10 minutes of us being seated and had everyone smiling and satisfied. There were also some beautiful pink roses on each of the tables and the service from the waitresses was very sweet and friendly.

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.

I have to say that the term 'Gold Digger' means something vastly different these days than it did…read morewhen this pub was first established. Mind you, I wasn't swarmed by so called 'Gold Diggers' when I came here, but that is probably because I don't wander around in $1000 suits. Anyway, it was an okay pub, the service was good, and the beers okay, but nothing outstanding. They did have a pretty awesome beer garden out the back though. Mind you, it was pretty packed when I came here, so there is that to consider.

For years and years this was the pub to head for a casual night out with a mug of beer (yep, a…read moremug), a bowl of hot chips and a sneaky bet on the dogs. This was the ultimate in 'old man' pubs, but a recent renovation has made the Diggers a bit more fancy with a brand new bar, an actual WINE LIST and the TV section hidden in a back room. Look, I am a bit weird as I do enjoy an old man pub - it's non-threatening, you can keep to yourself and your friends and generally have an easy night out, and while it still has that casual, easy-going element to it the recent renovation has made it a bit too fancy in my books. The Diggers is split into three different areas - a saloon bar, a normal bar and a dining area. The food is big and tasty - how does a country pub do a parma so damn well? And the crowd varies from families to couples to of course, the old men. This is not a place to dance but to relax.

This is definitely one of those pubs that I really, really like. Okay, it did open a little later…read morethan the other pubs, but it was definitely worth the wait (even though I had to catch a cab here from the other end of town). The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, and they had a great selection of craft beers on tap (something that will always, without fail, grab my attention). Oh, and they also have a beer garden, with was a delightful place to sit on a warm summer's day. Yeah, I have to say that this pub was great.

It is a pub with a few different dining options including asian fusion. Incredibly popular on…read moreweekends as they support local live music. Plenty of drink options and Food Truck Sunday during summer is well worth a visit.

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