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Geelong & The Bellarine Peninsula Restaurants With Fully Licensed

Tempo Kitchen & Bar

Tempo Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Geelong

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   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

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...
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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...
Emerge

Emerge

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Geelong

The New Emerge!Coming Soon...The rumours are true! Emerge is moving to a new location. The new amazing space is just behind Emerge, with the new address being 31-33 Little Ryrie Street. Emerge has really outgrown is current...
MANO DELI

MANO DELI

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Manifold Heights

MANO DELI EASTERHOUSEMADE HOT X-BUNS OPEN EASTER WEEKEND 8-1pm Housemade Hot X Buns and tasty treats...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Steak"
Parkers Steakhouse Geelong

Parkers Steakhouse Geelong

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Geelong

Set in a charmingly rustic bluestone building circa 1853 at the end of Shorts Place is Parkers Steakhouse, a reputable restaurant on the Geelong dining scene. With an inviting atmosphere and rappor...
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...
The Elephant Tusk

The Elephant Tusk

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Belmont

Explore the tantalising world of Thai cuisine at The Elephant Tusk on Belmont Square in Belmont. This locally-loved dining destination exudes stylish charm with moody lighting, dark red clothed tab...
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!
Alma

Alma

South American   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Geelong

12 Chef Hat Award
Felix

Felix

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Geelong

13 Chef Hat Award
Bistrot Plume

Bistrot Plume

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Geelong

12 Chef Hat Award
No.42

No.42

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Geelong