Sticks & Grace is a iconic cafe on Pakington Street. For 10 years now we’ve been providing exceptional service, award winning food and your perfect coffee.Located at the River End of Pakington Street, Sticks & Grace is a warm, comfortable haven designed to provide you with the ideal cafe experience. Sip your flat white while relaxing on one of our lounges with the morning paper, host a perfect Sunday brunch with friends, organise your Mothers’ Group monthly catch up with the minimum of fuss or just pop in for a quick take away coffee and muffin.
A community café nestled in the heart of river end Pakington St Geelong.Serving serious café fare showcasing seasonal local ingredients for all day breakfast and lunch, from 8am seven days a week.
Tulip Restaurant brings you the best local ingredients from sustainable farms and suppliers, offering contemporary share-food in a relaxed setting.The menu invites diners to share and sample everything. Our aim is to encourage connection with the people on your table, the food and our staff, ultimately creating a social experience around produce-driven dishes that celebrate the moment.And of course with sharing, this means the end of food envy!Located on Pakington Street, Geelong West, the hole-in-the-wall restaurant boasts comfortable decor so you can enjoy top quality food but in a relaxed environment that allows you to be yourself.Come along, savour the best local ingredients and seasonal offerings and celebrate the moment with them, no matter what the occasion.
The Barking Dog has long been one of Geelong’s favourite dining & drinking spaces. Located on trendy Pakington Street, Geelong West, the Barking Dog is a central meeting place for friends and family of all ages.
Renowned as a fantastic addition to the Bellarine Peninsula with absolutely flawless execution and presentation." Oakdene Vineyards boasts a modern Australian and European cuisine with an array of fresh local produce. Award winning Executive Chef and Manager, Welshman Marty Chichester previously owned and managed popular restaurants in Wales and Sydney.Functions & WeddingsOakdene is available 7 days for conferences, functions, weddings and other events. We can offer private rooms, the terrace and an eclectic, lush art garden for all sized events. For a more intimate occasion, the themed Cloud Room hosts eight and the Chocolate Room is perfect for a private banquet for up to fourteen.
The National Hotel is located in Geelong's CBD. Wander between our three levels, each offering a unique experience for diners & drinks alike.Public bar - offers casual dining and a wide range of craft beer, wine and spirits.Dining room - a more intimate dining space, where we invite you to settle in for a while. This ambient room offers an open fireplace and unique views of geelong's cbd. Rooftop terrace - unquestionably one of the best spots in the cbd for a drink. Our rooftop has a retractable roof so it's suitable for all days of the year. If offers skyline views, lift access and a collection of seasonal cocktails. The national hotel is the perfect place in the city to enjoy modern Australian cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere.
The Lord Nelson is an iconic Geelong pub steeped in history and an old favourite among the locals. After an eight month renovation, the Nelson has been restored, refurbished and re-opened to the public. The first step was to revive the original 1920s façade and the second was to include the rich heritage of the pubs namesake, Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. The decoration and design of the pub is emblematic of the great Victorian-style pub, The Lord Nelson provides an experience different to any other; serving food that is unparalleled with any other hotel in Geelong.
Whether you are throwing back a Moritz and a few tasty tapas or settling in for a full meal from the a la carte menu, you could almost believe you’re on the Costa de Sol here. There’s a holiday buzz, attractive bare brick walls and prompt friendly service.The menu is extensive and packed with so many tempting options. With an extensive range of tapas offerings complimented by a solid list of entrees and mains, such as chargrilled eye fillet of beef, twice cooked half duck and slow cooked pork scotch. Black Bull also has separate gluten free and vegetarian menus. There is also a great drinks list to compliment the menus, including house made Sangria, local and imported beers and an excellent wine list with many local wines.
The Sporting Globe sports bars are the place to watch all the biggest sporting events with over 30 HD screens playing LIVE sport from around the globe. Our family-friendly restaurants and bars boast great quality food that features the very best in Aussie pub cuisine, along with international best sellers such as NY Buffalo Chicken Wings and signature sauces.
Fishermen’s Pier is Geelong’s unique seafood waterfront restaurant.Enjoy superb seafood in an exceptional atmosphere. Situated over the water, Fishermen’s Pier, is a must when you visit the region or before driving down the Great Ocean Road.As featured in the Age Good Food Guide, Fishermen’s Pier operates with a successful formula, with fresh seafood and other superb dishes cooked to perfection with friendly, professional service.
After selling the very popular Thai restaurant in Ocean Grove, Chris and Pan launched PANNY THAI in the vibrant Packington St precinct. PANNY THAI is open for dinner and offers patrons the opportunity to sample quality Thai cuisine by either dining in, or ordering from the take away menu.Diners can enjoy a selection of traditional Thai red, green and yellow curries, seafood, stir fries, soups or specialty noodle or rice dishes; patrons can request that their selected dishes are prepared to their preferred taste – ‘mild’, ‘medium’ or ‘hot’. Lovers of Thai cuisine will be familiar with dishes such as Gang Dang, Gang Par, Gang Gallee, Pad Thai, Pad King, Pad Priq Sod, Yum Woon Sen, Pla Lard Prek, Ho Mok Seafood and Pad Ta Le.
Nestled in the Newtown’s leafy Skene Street, Gold Diggers Arms may well be ‘the last of the true neighbourhood pubs’ in Geelong. In time honoured tradition the ‘Diggers’ has become the local for many, with their next generations following suit and making it their local of choice too. The dining room is the definition of warmth from the double sided fireplace to the rich timber features and colours. It is a lovely intimate dining experience. The dining room will focus on serving delicious food day and night.
