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Sir Charles Darling Hotel
Price: Moderate•Pub•4.8(191)We are a traditional family run pub that has resisted the urge to become upmarket and overly prententious, offering restaurant quality food at pub prices.
You will be lucky to find a busier pub or even restaurant on weekdays than ours.
Our 300g Porterhouse steak has become a Geelong icon, offering unrivalled quality at a very competitive price. Couple that with our Parmi's and it become obvious why we have such a wide range of customers, with many choosing to have birthdays an general gatherings here.
Let our customers tell you what they think of our pub:
“super friendly staff… food was amazing …fabulous pub … lots of locals … steak cooked to perfection …awesome staff … good family atmosphere … nice beer garden … our favourite pub … staff are lovely … really good food … best pub for a steak ... what an unreal find … couldn’t believe the prices” And the comment that comes up the most – “we’ll definitely be back”The Whiskery
Price: Expensive•Wine Bar•4.8(821)The Whiskery is the cellar door for Bellarine Distillery. The Whiskery is an 18 years plus only venue .Babies under 12 months are an exception. The original farm shed has been renovated and is a rustic and inviting space to have a yarn over a cocktail, gin or whisky with friends.
During warmer days the gardens and decks provide a relaxing environment and during the colder months a spot beside the fire is most enticing.
Primarily our own Gins are on offer for consumption and sale, with the Whisky being available in due course - STAY TUNED. We also have a wider selection of whiskies also available for tasting. For those who wish to have an alternative to Gin or Whisky ( why? ) we do have a few of the local wines , beers and ciders available plus some soft options for the drivers.
We have a limited food menu which includes a couple of simple pizzas and cheese & produce platters which is available Thursday - Sunday
Please note bookings are for 2 hr blocks.
The Petrel Hotel
Price: Expensive•Gastro Pub•4.8(132)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.I Ragazzi
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(70)A small intimate Italian/Sicilian restaurant focusing on Casalinga style (home style) pizza and pasta dishes. Italian cocktails and delicious wines.
Frankie Geelong
Price: Moderate•Pan-Asian•4.6(923)frankie. Bar and Eatery.
A premier Geelong venue specialising in cuisine from all parts of Asia (Pan-Asian-Fusion), a killer cocktail menu and unique local wine list.
Our strikingly beautiful and large venue spaces are all sophisticated, elegant arrangements of banquet seating, booths and soft, comfortable chairs. We have two stunning levels, both available for private functions (big or small) or casual dining and drink experiences.
Check our website or socials for further information.
Most reservations have a 2 hour time limit.
We do not have high-chairs, so please send a note with your booking if you need space for a pram.
Table decorations and your own cake are welcomed!
We cant wait to see you!
Team frankie.Tutti
Price: Moderate•Café•4.5(37)Nestled within the vibrant Geelong Arts Centre on Little Malop Street, Tutti is perfectly positioned within Geelong's cultural hotspot. This café offers fresh, healthy, and seasonal produce, with all ingredients sourced from within an 80 km radius. The menu includes a wide range of options, from gluten-free and dairy-free dishes to vegetarian and vegan meals, all prepared with the same attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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- GGabrielleVictoria •2 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoWe had a lovely meal to at Frankie. The food was excellent. Brilliant menu with generous optuobs and info for dietary requirments. Great service. It was rather noisy though, a challenge for a hearing impaired person. They must be doing something right to have a nearly full room on a Monday nighg in May.More infoFrankie GeelongPrice: Moderate• Pan-Asian• Geelong City Center•4.6
- JJonathanVictoria •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoThe staff were so patient and kind, I was on a first date and we ended up talking for hours, the staff were very patient and the evening, the food was fantastic!More infoTomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0Price: Expensive• Japanese• Geelong City Center•4.6
- GGarthVictoria •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoBeautifully presented meals, in a lively cafe ambience by friendly, efficient staff. Quality of food was exemplary. A north-facing orientation means the dining area is filled with natural light (and warmth on a cool day). Really good coffee. Exceptional value for such a gem!More infoTuttiPrice: Moderate• Café• Geelong West•4.5
- BBarbaraVictoria •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 5, 2025Everything was lovely we had a Red Balloon voucher for Accomodation Dinner and Breakfast and would stay again in the futureMore infoNautica Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Geelong City Center•4.4
- ZFZalliFVictoria •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 17, 2024Lambys is a good atmosphere with different variations in music for everyone’s tasteMore infoLambys TavernPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Geelong West•4.7
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Dog friendly restaurants in Geelong include The Whiskery, Pavilion Geelong / Caledonia Shores and Centra Hotel
Child friendly restaurants in Geelong include Pavilion Geelong / Caledonia Shores, The Village Door Cafe and Centra Hotel