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Geelong & The Bellarine Peninsula Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Mother's Day Sunday 11 May 2025Celebrate Mother's Day at Tempo Kitchen & Bar! Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Gather your loved ones and join us for an amazing feast on the Geelong Waterfront as we celebrate the incred...
360Q

360Q

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Queenscliff

Looking For a Midweek Pick-Me-Up? Book Now!Treat yourself to an indulgent dining experience at 360Q. Whether it’s a special date night or a catch-up with friends, we’ll make your evening one to remember. Don’t forget to ask about our wine p...
Meredith Hotel

Meredith Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Meredith

Experience great old-fashioned hospitality and quality pub fare with flair at the Meredith Hotel on Staughton Street in Meredith. Chat with locals in the public bar while sipping local beer and win...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Italian"
Centra Hotel

Centra Hotel

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Geelong

Fronting Yarra Street with easy confidence is Geelong’s Centra Hotel, an all-in-one dining destination for Italian-style cuisine. Bedecked in elements resonating with a modern public drinking house...
Happy Hour!Wednesday- Sunday 4-6pm!HAPPY HOUR, every day we're open! Join us Wednesday to Sunday from 4pm to 6pm and wind down the right way: Schooners – $8, House wine – $8, Aperol Spritz – $12. The drinks are cold. The vibes? Imma...
WYM; Where You Meet

WYM; Where You Meet

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

East Geelong

Re-open for Takeaway!From 10am Friday Apr 4thWhilst our renovations aren’t quite done yet, we will be serving takeaway coffees and pastries from the kiosk window to enjoy in the beautiful gardens.
MANO DELI EASTERHOUSEMADE HOT X-BUNS OPEN EASTER WEEKEND 8-1pm Housemade Hot X Buns and tasty treats...
Armstrong Barbecue

Armstrong Barbecue

American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Mount Duneed

Texas BBQ has arrived in Armstrong Creek with the opening of Armstrong Barbecue on Unity Drive in Mount Duneed. With a whiskey bar, beer garden and outdoor space for the kids, this family-friendly ...
Belmont Hotel (Geelong)

Belmont Hotel (Geelong)

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Belmont

Long a favourite watering hole for locals, the Belmont Hotel on High Street in Belmont is also one of Geelong’s top function venues. Taking inspiration from the original 1920s décor, think glamorou...
Sphinx Hotel

Sphinx Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

North Geelong

Discover a taste of Egypt in the heart of Geelong at the Sphinx Hotel on Thompson Road. This popular tourist attraction and dining destination is home to a 15-metre Sphinx and other Egyptian artefa...
Have Dessert With UsDon't Skip It!Life’s too short to skip dessert, come and grab your favourite, we have many options on the menu. Book with us now!
Soft Cafe Geelong

Soft Cafe Geelong

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Geelong West

Synonymous with Geelong for many years, Soft Café on Minerva Road in Herne Hill is renowned for great quality food, drink and friendly service in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Pumping out ...
No.42

No.42

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Geelong

Basils Farm

Basils Farm

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Swan Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
The Geelong Boat House

The Geelong Boat House

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Geelong

Cafe Palat

Cafe Palat

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Geelong

Immerse yourself in flavoursome food, great music and a textured environment at Geelong’s happy place, Café Palat on Apparel Close in Breakwater. Not only is there a unique menu with authentic and ...
Cafe Go

Cafe Go

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Geelong

Cafe GO Geelong is the place for breakfast Geelong, lunch Geelong, coffee Geelong, functions Geelong, catering Geelong, or just to have a beer in the courtyard ...
PikNik

PikNik

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Swan Bay

Starting out as a market stall selling produce that had been ‘picked and nicked’ from local farms, PikNik on Queenscliff Road in Swan Bay is now a well-loved dining destination for locals and visit...