5 Best Historic Restaurants in Lara

5 restaurants available nearby

1. The Petrel Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(98)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Geelong West

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to Geelong's oldest pub the Petrel Hotel!We are a food focused pub and restaurant offering generous and genuine hospitality from the walls of a historic building. Head chef Molly Fuge brings local and international flavours together with classic pub dishes like The Petrel Cheeseburger and Lemon Herb Crumbed Snapper + Chips. Glazed Beef Skewers with Mango Chimichurri are already a house staple, Oysters shucked to order with pomegranate granita and a perfect Lamb Rump sits atop heirloom tomatoes, black olive and green beans await you!Join us in our light filled dining room dressed with paintings and treasures that nod to Australian pubs and county homes. Our grand wooden bar sits at solidly offering a home to wine with a focus on smaller Australian producers with a few international gems nestled between. Ice cold beer taps flow and simple considered cocktails line the bar. The Petrel Hotel team awaits you to sit, sip, eat and enjoy.

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2. Justin Lane Geelong

4.3

Awesome(261)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Geelong City Center

Booked 11 times today

Since we started in Burleigh Heads, QLD back in 2011, Justin Lane has grown into a popular restaurant, bar and event space – expanding more recently into Geelong. We’d love to have you here! Take a quick look online before you book your next outing at JL.

3. Anther Distillery

5.0

Exceptional(24)

Price: Moderate

• Distillery • Geelong West

Anther Distillery - The Geelong Distillery. We're makers of Australia’s Champion Gin and IWSC winners, stands as the cocktail gateway to Greater Geelong and the Great Ocean Road. Anther Distillery is located under the famous chimney in the historic Federal Mills complex; just 60mins from Melbourne CBD and 10mins from North Geelong Station. Anther Distillery offers the unique experience of a real working gin distillery combining with a full service bar, run by distillers and master mixologists alike. A generous tourism offering, Anther Distillery gives the spirit lover or the adventurous at heart the opportunity to discover the flavours of Australia’s craft gin industry. Anther Distillery provides bookable distillery tours with the Anther team which include cocktail on arrival, guided Anther Gin tasting and sensory tours of native botanicals.

4. Centra Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(39)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Geelong West

Booked 11 times today

Centra Hotel is a family owned and run historic corner hotel, conveniently located in the Geelong CBD.Boasting an impressive selection of wine, cocktails, and serving the best in Italian fare, Centra is a popular dining choice for both Geelong locals and visitors to the region.If you’re looking to have larger groups for dinner, the Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 14 guests, and the building’s multiple indoor & outdoor event spaces can be set for groups of up to 30 for full à la carte service upon request.After a space for a stand-up event? We can host groups of up to 120 people across multiple spaces for your event. Head to www.centrahotel.com.au/functions to check out the available event spaces and the function booklet.Please Note: -Some areas in the building are not Wheelchair Accessible.-Smaller bookings may be subject to a maximum 2-hour sitting time.-Non-Refundable deposits to hold larger bookings may apply.We look forward to seeing you soon.Team Centra.

5. Valhalla Brewhall

(0)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Geelong West

Valhalla Brewing was born from a love of great independent beer. In 2016, founder Scott Hunt turned his passion into a business. Scott's journey began in university, when he developed a keen interest in home brewing. His appreciation for beer grew, leading him and his wife Ange to launch Valhalla’s first beer, Obsidian, in 2016.Obsidian gained popularity, expanding the Valhalla range. By 2021, Obsidian won the AIBA award for Best Stout/Porter, and Valhalla was named Champion Gypsy Brewer.In 2018, Valhalla opened the Valhalla Taproom on Union St, Geelong. This intimate space allows people to gather and celebrate life’s passions, enjoying exceptional beer, music, and food.Valhalla’s journey comes full circle with the Valhalla Brewhall in North Geelong at the historic Federal Mills. This 1500-litre brewhouse can brew up to 500,000 litres per year. The 200-capacity Brewhall is a unique and exciting venue in Geelong. Discover Valhalla Brewing and our award-winning craft beers.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. The Petrel Hotel

2. Justin Lane Geelong

3. Anther Distillery

4. Centra Hotel

5. Valhalla Brewhall

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