Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Geelong

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Brooke Turnbull

Limeburners

"Good food, drinks and love the..."

Charlotte Murnane

"Fantastic place. Great atmosphere and great..."

Jacqueline Hubbard

"Nice bar. A good selection of wine. Family friendly. There was live music on when we were there. Quite a good duo but far too loud to allow for..."

Sally Smith

"Excellent. Food and wine. Excellent..."

Colleen Morris

"Good range of food and wine. Friendly atmosphere. A great place to book a table with friends or just pop in for a drink and a..."

Mary Cockett

"Yummy food, great atmosphere and friendly..."

Thea Brown

"Great Vibe, Nice quiet place. Super chill. Decent Prices for food and cocktails. Defs the new..."

Lea

"Great service, fantastic atmosphere and super range of food and..."

Russell Hyland

Westend Hotel Geelong

Ripe Pizza Bar

"If you're serious about pizza, and good food in general, then treat yourself and have a meal here. The food is a real treat and portion sizes are..."

Mr “TH3 B3ST ON3” C

"Great place, awesome fresh pizzas, try the Milkshakes as well. Friendly quick service, loved the tunes playlist. Plenty of seating both inside & out...."

Glen Strengers

"I wandered with my friend on a Wednesday night. We ordered two pizzas to share, the Lamb pizza and the Nutella pizza. When our pizzas arrived, our..."

Shanthan Gera

"Love the pizza here. We had Parmi which was filled with chicken and shredded ham so loved it. The crust was crispy and perfect. The service is quite..."

Aayushree Kharel

"Really delicious. Gluten free bases are as good as the standards. Small but excellent range, and good salads as a side. Difference is a touch of..."

Jane Walker

"Beautiful service & perfect pizzas! What more could you ask for on a Friday afternoon? Tucked away in the heart of Geelong Ripe is an underrated..."

matilda oconnor

Centra Hotel

87/100 (1063 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Live Music

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food and well set up. One small issue with the service after I saw a chip in my glass and very nearly swallowed a bit of glass. Mentioned it..."

Fiona Harbison

"Centra is a welcoming bistro that provides classic Italian staples. While I was there I got to try their arancini, seafood linguine and rocket pizza...."

C S

"This place was not our first choice but what a great find. From the get go, the service has been outstanding. The staff is always smiling and very..."

G Lee

"Five star service, great ambience as they have outdoor courtyard which is nice on sunny days. We had pizza and Arancini balls which were delicious...."

Julz Nyoto

"Fantastic staff. Went out of their way to accommodate us on Mother's Day with no booking. Best authentic Italian pizza in Geelong. Calamari melt in..."

Jane Altmann

"From the time we entered the restaurant we felt welcome. We were handed over to Chris who looked after us for the evening. Chris was amazing with his..."

Marina Rootes

"Seafood linguine was perfect, the sauce was absolutely delicious. 100% will come..."

Michelle Kwok

"Fantastic service and yummy food. We were given a private room which was fabulous for our big family gathering. The staff were friendly and..."

Jacqui Mclaren

The Deck Geelong

87/100 (1076 ratings)

"Very friendly service and great people. Food was pretty good would have liked more sauce on the..."

Ricky “SuBw00FeR” Mirovic

"great pub, chips and drinks were a highlight with super friendly staff, great vibe, good scene - appropriate for the whole family as well as just..."

itzy kelly

"Love going here for dinner! Staff are all very nice and welcoming. Good is..."

Nicki Albanese

"Fantastic atmosphere kids friendly great service and who can beat unlimited chicken wings and unlimited soft drink for $19 on a Monday wife had the..."

grant williams

"1st time there for dinner. Food a was Delicious the Arancini 👌 yummm Great Cocktail choice and great prices. Staff were very friendly, great..."

Tammy Briggs

"Had a the off menu item a few nights ago it was excellent. Staff were incredibly kind and well mannered can’t wait to go..."

Gus_the_Mus “Gus_the_Mus”

"Ordered Jack's Special (Secret off menu item) and it was delicious, cannot fault the staff and excellent..."

Nathanael

Sir Charles Darling Hotel

86/100 (1396 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"30 December 2021. Great food and generous size. Place is clean. I also like how the lady with dark hair checked We are fully vaccinated. We had a..."

mai indasan

"Excellent quality meals, plentiful servings at a fair affordable price. Lovely atmosphere, very comfortable. Staff were welcoming, helpful and warm...."

Tara Kalms

"Had a lovely lunch catching up with extended family. Lovely service and meals were brought out quickly. All meals were enjoyed! My only negative was..."

Debbie Fraser

"As far as pub meals go ... this was in the upper end of great. Reasonably priced and very tasty meals. We also only booked 30 mins prior and they..."

Smiley Happy

"Delicious food and good service Also a great location and good selection of food on the..."

The Caravan of courage

"My partner and I come down for a meal tonight and I had the porterhouse and she got the parmi… best pub meals we have had in a long time. The..."

josh harper

"The staff were friendly and welcoming. We both enjoyed our meals. The vegetables were fresh and cooked perfectly. Loved the intimate but not crowded..."

Alicia Tipping

"The Sir Charles Darling is a great place for excellent food, which is inclusive of everybody's budget. It's family friendly and the staff are very..."

Carol Allan

Amrin & Bros - Indian Fusion Restaurant & Bar

Gold Diggers Arms Hotel

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Was very surprised to see a little pub setting in the middle of the suburbs! But loved it! Food was filling and fresh very well worth the..."

Sharmayne Kris

"Would never have found this restaurant if i hadnt scrolled past it on zomato! It's nestled in some quiet residential back streets!Service was..."

Rina McKenna Wright

"A local pub with restaurant quality food. This old pub is in the back streets of suburban Geelong. Humble from the outside the interior is warm with..."

Bax_ry

"Tender rump steak with golden chips and a yum garlic butter and fresh salad. Flash fried calamari with fried corn salad and ranch dressing. Both..."

Jo

"Nice food and friendly staff. A pleasant..."

Little Minx

"New owner Richard Kelly, it was magnificent steaks are brilliant and perfectly cooked. Well done..."

James Morphy

"Quality dining in your jeans,Newtown pub. We turned up at 6.45pm without a booking on a Thurs night.Plenty of parking-pub packed with locals in..."

Artychoke

"Tuesday t-bone night! Can't go past it!! Even allowed to have it in the restaurant, not just the..."

Eljay

"Great value. Bar meals are amazing value and really good quality and size, the restaurant is certainly no pub meal. Really good menu and excellent..."

Trigger

"Mensday at the Gold Diggers. The Gold Diggers was the venue elected for our Inaugural Mensday evening for 2012. It coincided with locals night and..."

Mensday Evening

"Have only eaten in the bar. Best quality bar food in Geelong. Stock standard bar menu, which varies slightly from time to time. There is usually a..."

The Polish Professor

"Service and meals are amazing. The beetroot gnocchi is my favourite and will definitely order it again. My son had the steak and loved it; the meal..."

Jenny Caldow

"I spent my birthday at the Gold Diggers Arms at the recommendation of a mate and I am so glad I did! The food was perfection. I got the pork belly,..."

C S

"Dropped in for a quick lunch and ordered the Veal Parmi - finally a REAL veal schnitzel and not a flattened piece of cardboard. Juicy thick and the..."

Curly James

"Staff so Friendly...food amazing and have a fire 🔥 going we we're In a private spot ....up the back of bistro. Even though place was very busy..."

Andrea Daffy

"Great local, but I’m not a local. We dropped in for a few jars before the Foo Fighters gig at the stadium and it was great! Chicken Parma was..."

Andrew Ford

"A good quick my meal before a show. Really enjoyed their Beef Schnitzel. Served in plenty of time to get to the..."

Margaret Clues

"Always delicious food, more a fine dining experience. Friendly, obliging staff. Good..."

Susan Lambert

"Delicious meals, friendly service, accommodating of dietary requirements, including a separate fryer for gluten free, lovely atmosphere (including a..."

Elizabeth Nicholls

Sir Charles Hotham -- Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Refreshing to find a great pub meal at pub prices that is certified coeliac friendly, with friendly, down to earth (and hilarious) staff. No frills..."

Chrissy Meddings

"The gluten free menu here is exceptional! So much variety and the food is delicious. Just like a normal pub meal but gluten free......"

Laura Hinwood

"Wonderful service, Greg looked after us from the moment he greeted us, lovely place with a large gluten free menu appropriate for intolerances as..."

Beck Harland

"Best place for good old fashioned pub meal. I have the mixed grill every..."

Rodney McCallum

"One of the best Gluten Free menus I have seen. Fantastic service, it was lovely to sit and have chat with Greg. Would highly..."

Jodie Clarkson

"What a welcoming comforting place to come for dinner. Came with the knowledge that they cater for coeliacs, and do they ever cater! A whole menu for..."

Jacqui McKenzie

"Absolutely amazing food and service!! Massive Gluten free menu with extensive knowledge to cater for Coeliacs! So nice to meet people that are so..."

Melissa Cross

"The gluten free menu was fantastic and the service even..."

Paul McInnes

"Love their huge Gluten Free menu and the service is great. The rest of their menu is just as impressive..."

Bea Battye

"Excellent gluten free menu, happy friendly knowledgable staff, coeliac safe, and a delicious Parma , will be back for sure..."

Paul Meddings

"Had dinner at this lovely old pub on a stop over in Geelong. The meals are good old fashioned pub meals and were absolutely delicious!! The service..."

Carmel Ardern

"Yesterday was my first time in this pub but it won't be my last ... loved it ...food was yummy..service was excellent!! It's nice to go to a pub that..."

Evelyn Johnson

"Great gluten free menu, friendly staff and treated like people, not just a number. Made a last minute booking for Friday night with out of town..."

Sharon Lindsay

"Wonderful staff, great food at very good prices and amazing gluten free range of..."

Cate Hunter

"Fantastic place, very friendly staff. AMAZING GF range (separate kitchen for coeliac suffers)...I got to have my first parmy and banana fritters in..."

Daniel Currie

"What an amazing dining experience. Decided to eat here on an overnight visit to Geelong after seeing their amazing gluten free menu online ... and..."

Wendy Fox

"Amazing food, generous portions, great prices, excellent service, relaxed atmosphere. Probably the best pub I've been to..."

Dave Smartt

Murphys

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"We held a recovery lunch at Murphy’s the day after our wedding and couldn’t be happier with the service we received. Everything was so easy from..."

Emma Hazelman

"We celebrated a 50th birthday party with 20+ people including a toddler in the Roof Top bar and we all had a fantastic time. The view was amazing and..."

Drew Woolfe

"WHERE: Geelong West WHO: Murphy's WHAT: Multi level pub with roof top views and live music Really great spot with good service. Caught up with some..."

Love Thy Foodie xx

"Delicious food. The cocktails were brilliant, especially the nurse’s fix. Great evening. The staff were so friendly and..."

Kasey Clennett

"The only reason it's not 5 stars is because they didn't have Mountain Goat Steam Ale on tap. Lol Cheers...fabulous venue great food, awesome decor,..."

Vladimir Bykovec

"I organized dinner in the rooftop bar with nine friends. Easy to book and amend bookings online plus a phone call to me to confirm the day before...."

karaleehanson

"I had the best burger I’ve ever had here today - the mushroom burger. The 3 people I was with all had a Parma and loved it. Great venue, brilliant..."

Simone Elliott

Sabroso Pintxos Bar

Mulita Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"Absolutely cannot fault this place. Excellent service. The owner greeted every customer and introduced himself as they walked through the door - this..."

Tara McHugh

"Geelong should be very proud to have such a wonderful warm and inviting place for kids to relax and mum's and dad's too. David and staff have done a..."

Rhys Mcnamara

"Came here tonight for the first time. it was quite busy so there was a small dely with food, which the staff were very apologetic about. food was..."

Erin Peterson

"Absolutely love eating here, the food is amazing and is by far the best smoked meat I've ever..."

Mark Jones

"Coffee's are out of this world n unbelievably delicious. Dynamite staff so friendly and layed back. Scrumdiddlyumpcious cakes n food. A must stop n..."

Rach Wake

"This place rocks. Awesome food, retro gaming and ping pong, seriously chill vibe n great place to hang..."

Eden Brownlee

"Hands down one of the best burgers I’ve ever had in Geelong! Amazing service and couldn’t recommend highly..."

Jessica Dixon

"My fiance and I love this place so much, we're getting married here in October. The food and the friendly service cannot be..."

Jo Schwarzkopf

"Love this place and the Staff. Cool, chill vibe and food is on..."

Leah Rolleston Sciascia

"Been meaning to try this place as I drive past it most days.. So glad I finally went in. Dave is GREAT! Welcoming service, great bloody coffee and..."

Sara De La Cruz

"Amazing lunches, milkshakes and customer service each time we go there. Recently found out that there is a dog menu, so we'll be bringing our dog..."

Jordan Web

"Looking for things to do on the school holidays and found this great place. The kids loved making their own milkshakes and the sugar coma lasted for..."

Deborah A Hart

"Awesome!!! Amazing ribs and phenomenal staff. Seriously the best crunchy hot chips I have ever had! Highly recommended to anyone who is up for a..."

DJ Paine

"Came to visit some friends in Geelong and I have to say this place was simply outstanding, they're really busy and it's easy to see why. Top quality..."

@foodtom

"If you live in Geelong or happen to visit, do yourself a favour and visit Mulita BBQ.Their food is the stuff of legends! The quality of..."

Kas Kalami

"Great place to stop by for dinner if ever passing through Geelong! They serve up beautifully slow smoked meats. They Low n Slow BBQ tray is one of my..."

FoodieMelbourne2019

"Dropped by when we were in Geelong for the weekend. Heard some great things! The bbq was fantastic. Really enjoyed the the wings and the brisket...."

Hung Huynh

"The best bbq joint in Geelong by a country mile. Quality meat, smoked low and slow. Ive also been really impressed by the burgers. Definitely worth..."

Adam Sarfati

"If you love your BBQ then this is the place to be! You got your ribs and briskets and all the classic plus some amazing beer. But it doesn't stop..."

Melbourne.Food

"A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! I saw a picture online, I traveled, I fell in Love! The crew down at Mulita BBQ have it all sorted. From smoked brisket to fried..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Thought I'd be sneaky and buy the BBQ Tray 'to share' for myself and was simply proved wrong with what I thought my portion sizing was. You simply..."

Food Josh

"On the way back to Melbourne after a big day surfing and found this little gem of a place. I couldn't have asked for a better meal. Seriously we were..."

FriesFiend

"Hubby and I took a road trip to Geelong and this was the perfect spot for lunch!! They smoke their own brisket in-house and it's some of the best..."

Maria Condello

"Great place, wholesome full of flavor dishes.Highly recommend!The slow cooked Brisket is out of this world.The service the crew..."

Mariano.cingerle@hotmail.com

"Love this place. Best BBQ in Geelong and so far in Victoria that we've been to. The kids play area is awesome, the food cooked to perfection and the..."

Kat H

"Came here on a Saturday night and absolutely loved it! We enjoyed the pitmasters selection for two, and were blown away. The black Angus brisket and..."

Renee L

"Went there on a Saturday night. It was great vibes, lovely staff and delicious food that came out nice and quick! My partner and I got the share..."

Hayley Prats

"Everytime we come here the food and service is perfect no matter how busy they are. Best smoked food in..."

Briff Briffa

"Great food, just took an hour to come out and had to eat really quick to make a music gig afterwards, rather than get to enjoy it. Gave us a couple..."

David Thomson

"If you’re after a big meaty feed to share with others this is definitely the place for you. The pitmasters double was a huge plate that came out in..."

Jake W

"Always a great meal at Mulita. Great to see the owner introducing the staff to the customers. Appears to be a very close team who is very friendly..."

April Thompson

"Almost stayed another night in Gtroit so we could eat here again. Staff, food & atmosphere exceptional. The brisket, Oh, the brisket (fries, chicken..."

Anna Bell

White Eagle House

Wheelchair Accessible

Sawyers Arms Tavern

Free off-street parking

Table Service

Highchairs Available

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Beautiful food in a relaxed atmoshpere with attentive happy staff. Meals were brilliant. Would definitely..."

Michael Stamos

"This place is very nice. After a longer than planned day trip from Melbourne to 12 Apostles and back we stumbled onto this nice looking tavern...."

Average Bloke

"Wow !! Best pub meal in geelong by far !! The eye fillet was magnificent, prawn & calamari entree was perfect & the veal schnitzel was very good..."

Foodiefan

"Grand destination for a lovely meal. Charming decor, magnificent meal, good service. All round..."

GarbageGuts

"Great atmosphere, food is okay, service is good. This used to be a regular haunt of ours for reliable pub food. I used to really like it but there..."

Boppy Chick

"Good find in Geelong. Great staff, very nice food indeed. And nice and warm inside. Can't wait to go back. I had a pork terrine for entree and my..."

Hungryhungry

"My husband and I ate here on Saturday night for the first time. The place was packed which is always a good sign. We had a mustard and cheese bread..."

Jasmine

"Nice place. Went out for a night without the kids. We walked in the door and there was only a single table occupied (thursday night) and the 'uh-oh'..."

The Brightman

"Brilliant food had roasted duck with Moroccan inspired lentils . Highly recommended . lovely atmosphere too. We live two hours away but will go again..."

Katherine

"My boyfriend and I are both chefs and are often disappointed when we eat out but not with Sawyers Arms! One of the best meals we have both had in..."

S.JO

"Very friendly and helpful staff, delicious meal and very cosy..."

Rosie

"Always a winner. Enjoyed a lovely dinner on a freezing Winter's night in the cosy dining room of the Sawyers. Warm friendly atmosphere and attentive..."

EmmaEats

"Reliable. On a Thursday night the place was chock full at 7. I had a good eye fillet, with a side of green veg, which was fine, and a rather..."

GregL

"Our local gem. Been coming here almost ten years never disappoints! Food is always spot on and the staff welcome us back like old friends. Cozy table..."

Hungry Hippo

"Always Good. A great restaurant with a real "homely" feel to it. Service is very professional and the food is always fantastic. Decent wine list and..."

Sam

"Absolutely recommended to go their the meals's were big and delicious and very quick to come out. The staff were wonderful. Their was a family of..."

Donna Halden

"Great meal with friends. Everyone enjoyed there meals and the service was impeccable not to mention how delicious the meals were. First time here..."

Wendy

"Great atmosphere with friendly and efficient staff. The food was delicious and served with a smile. Would definitely recommend a return..."

Arthur Rowling

"Free parking. Cozy environment. Nice staff and attentive. The restaurant was recommended by the staff of a nearby motel saying that the steak was..."

Lady A

"Had a great meal, and evening, recommended by friend, as we re visited Geelong.after many..."

Peter chubb

"Absolutely beautifully presented meals which tasted amazing. Had the Scorch filet last night and my Lizzy had the Salmon. Beautif tasting food..."

Michael Stamos

"very good food and great staff. very nice..."

Shaun Mccoombes

"Enjoyed the food and the service. If you order the chicken parmi be prepared - it's a big..."

Cliff Herbison

Mr Matteo

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

The Inn Hotel

Non-smoking restaurants

Free off-street parking

"Had a lovely lunch at The inn Hotel today. Food was lovely and the service was great. A special thanks to the young lady who looked after us. We had..."

Kate _

"Great food but only boutique beer for sale. I'd be a regular if they sold draught or..."

CHRIS Dyer

"Great Service, The food is delist and the portion are very big. I would highly recommend the prawn tacos....soooo..."

Davina Narrainen

"Had the privilege of popping into this little gem on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. My partner randomly picked it out and we were delighted with..."

steve pickwell

The Lord Nelson

Wheelchair Accessible

"Only here for a beer while the wife is at Westfield shopping but a very nice pub good staff..."

Damon Pillinger

"Good pub food. Very friendly staff. Lovely..."

Mirjana Jesensek

"Nice atmosphere and lovely staff. Meals were pretty..."

Jade Tregeagle

"Booked the beer garden for an event. Fantastic atmosphere and the staff were wonderful. Everyone had a fantastic night, only complaint was the food...."

Mel Egan

"The meals were delicious and I will bring my wife back here. The steak was nicely cooked-just like the way I wanted it. This place is highly..."

Arnold Harrison

Wah Bah

"Always have a great time with friends/family and the place has amazing vibes! Cocktails are yummy and the espresso martini’s are simply the best..."

Courtney Willis

"Perfect venue for my husbands party last night. Right from the start Taylah and Ali both couldn’t do enough for me to help organise the party The..."

Jane Riddoch

"It's been a long time since I have been into a place where the staff appeared to care about the customers. Food was excellent , service was 5 star..."

Robyne Amarnah

"Came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday and had the best time! Staff were awesome and so helpful, cocktails were amazing and the food was..."

Teagan Masterton

"Had my birthday drinks here and absolutely loved the vibe! Sweet potato chips were delicious,staff were super friendly and the view is stunning! Will..."

Bridget Wescombe

"Amazing organisation by Event Coordinator Taylah, who helped me go above and beyond for my 30th birthday function here at City Quarter Bar. Could not..."

Katie Jane Voogels

"Great service and wonderful surroundings definitely recommend to family and..."

Lizzy Wright

"All positive. Food was lovely, service was great and the Espresso Martini was to die..."

Linda Bufton Dillon

"Great place to have nice meal take your family..."

Marcus Poulter

"Great venue for after the Geelong Cup - staff circulated with complimentary fingerfood as we relaxed with espresso martinis. We went for a drink &..."

Catherine McCartney

"Great place to catch up for a drink and a bite to eat in..."

Chris P Bacon

"To be honest it’s a great vibe you can have a boogie and if you meet the right people they join in and that’s what you need on a night out and..."

Joey Giacomazzo

"What a cool place! Bartenders were really nice and cocktails were high quality. Heaven is a place on earth, and they sell $3 bao buns on..."

Tayla

"Absolutely amazing service and dinner tonight!! The vibe was unreal and our waitress Maddi V was so helpful with the menu and selected amazing food!..."

Sally Smith

"Came in for the Sunday Bao and Bowl. The food was amazing. The drinks came out quick and we’re beautiful. Lachy and Isaiah served us during the..."

Snack Pack

"Visited for dinner. Asian inspired enjoyable food and fun atmosphere. Bao buns were delicious. Quick and friendly service in nice contemporary..."

Michael Hutchison

Valley Inn Hotel

80/100 (2763 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Accepts Visa

Wine and Beer

Accepts American Express

Parking Available

Street Parking

Free off-street parking

"Nice reno's on the old Valley Inn indeed. Went in for a feed tonight, can't fault it at any point. Ordered and got a pint, was maybe half way..."

James Tapscott

"Great service, fantastic meals. They even looked after the little ones giving them colouring books and pencils while we waited for our meals which..."

Karen Turnley

"Staff were excellent food was great definitely..."

Rose-marie Jameson

"I would highly recommend the new Valley Inn. We went for lunch yesterday and were very impressed with the new renos` and the new menu. Lunch was very..."

Debbie Dianne

"What a great meal we had Cheesy Garlic Bread Lamb Cutlets Mixed Grill Steak&Kidney Pie Chicken Kiev and kids Snag&Mash... Everything was hot fresh..."

Sandra Wood McLaglen

"Terrific food and service , been a few times since the new renovations, very nice friendly relaxed atmosphere, plenty of variety on the menu and..."

Jane Govan

"Awsome place for a drink and an awsome para to..."

Darren Lelliott

"Great refurbishment of the Valley Inn. Food is fantastic, staff great and the new beer system is very impressive. Will be..."

Tom German

"I would highly recommend the Garlic Prawns and Expresso Martinis, good size serves, great value and friendly..."

Joanne Forde

"The service was excellent and the venue is beautiful. The beef vindaloo was very tasty the rice had big lumps through it though. The Flat Head was..."

Donjon

"Love this place! Been going here for years! Great customer service and tasty food. Plus the prices are decent and the portion sizes are massive!..."

Shelley Johnston

"This old style pub is one of the best I've been to.The food is Great and served well. One dish I recommend is the Super Mixed Grill.I think any..."

Edible Nonsense

"Went to the Valley before the Geelong Sydney game, food was nice and the frothies were cold. Would recommend for good pub grub. They did have a..."

Matthew Brown

"Great value for money!!. Been here a few times. Hubbies favourite is lamb shanks and parmi.. I've had the prawns and kids spag was very tasty. A..."

Lisa Hickey

"Can always count on a good pub meal here.. good for the family and even better for the dad who likes to punt while tucking in to an $11 parmy .. also..."

Lethalreviews

"The super mix grill is fantastic! Massive size and still 14.50. Retired from the game but your still kicking goals..."

James

"Good honest grub. Always a great counter meal. Hot tasty food, great service, cheap prices. Try Vics pie of the day. Homemade and..."

Sarah Carter

"Mensday Evening at The Valley Inn. The 3rd edition of Mensday Evening ventured to The Valley Inn for a chin wag, few pots and a feed. It was a busy..."

Mensday Evening

"Wow! This place is definitely worth a visit for Sunday lunch. 18 meals and every single one was perfect! All the food came out together, no one was..."

Nicole Worthy

"My husband and I take our grandson for dinner every Thursday. The staff are exceptional and just so friendly and welcoming. Keeley is a pure delight...."

Sharon Parker

"Staff are always friendly. Meals have been consistently enjoyable. We always elect to sit in the bar but they have a dining area. They have..."

Jess Q

"Had a lovely lunch. Chicken schnitzel was delicious. Great service,and value for money. Had a great time Definitely..."

Rachel Bugden

"A group of us all had a lovely lunch with reasonably priced meals . We’d definitely go back! Great staff too! I’d recommend for..."

Helen

"Great meal decent portion ,variety on the menu something for everyone food cooked just great and staff very friendly ,and cold beer ,telly to watch..."

doug jennings

"Enjoyed a lovely meal and drinks recently the staff were all great and friendly very happy with our..."

Kathy Carassiti

"Another excellent meal at The Valley. Had a great roast lunch with a beautiful glass of Merlot, good service from Ruby and..."

Gerard Robertson

Telegraph Hotel Restaurant

79/100 (1934 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came in tonight to take my mum out for a late birthday dinner. Service and food was excellent and the cocktails we ordered were wonderful, wouldn't..."

Yarra Conole

"Thanks Rhonda and Sam and all staff for a fantastic night celebrating my 60th birthday. Rhonda you were so accommodating in planning and nothing was..."

Jill Williams

"We had my fiancé’s 30th upstairs last night and I have to say the customer service from all staff was nothing short of phenomenal! The manager..."

Cassie Spence

"Wanted to say a big Thank you to the chef and staff for catering to an odd dietary requirement tonight. They provided an option that wasnt on their..."

Chloe Scott

"Dined Monday 28th august for a birthday celebration it was absolutely lovely perfect ambience I sat next to the open fire 🔥 My meal was chicken..."

Phyl Keay

"Thank you for a great night. Your food is just fabulous! 40 of our AXIS Employment staff had a fantastic night! Awesome food and..."

Viv Watson

"Food is always great madly with care and attention- service matches the food - best pub dinner..."

Christine Maxwell Walsh

"Beautiful food, exceptional service and hospitality by Renee, highly..."

Toni Board

"Super friendly and attentive staff. Huge beer and wine selection and the meals are supurbly presented and are delicious and flavourful...."

Phillip Harriott

"Lovely atmosphere for a working lunch, chose from the express lunch menu which at $21.90 also includes a drink. I went for the 200g Scotch Fillet and..."

The Pet Roo

"Better than expected! It doesn't look like much from the outside but came in for a weekday express lunch. $21.90 got me a shiraz and a 200g scotch..."

Brando The Pig

"Excellent service, comfy spacious seating and yummy food. It was a busy night but we were well looked after and our meals were on the table in no..."

Colleen

"Thursday night is oyster night $1 oysters for starters was great. Ordered the steak which was perfect apart from being served mildly warm as per the..."

Big Mujo

"Don't judge a book by its cover. Outside a little tired looking but inside great atmosphere and decor. Food was excellent. We had the chicken..."

Brad

"Went for Mother's Day lunch. Restaurant was busy and maybe a little understaffed as we had to wait a while to order, but when the food came it was..."

Nicholas Renwick

"The telegraph is our local and never disappoints. The food is always great, the menu has a good range of dishes to pick from and the staff are always..."

Kirsty

"I went for lunch with my wife and had the lunch special. Beef cheek sliders sooooo tasty with the pickle and my wife had the calamari salad and that..."

Brett

"We have been back a few times over the past 12 months and never been disappointed with our meals or service. We had a family dinner here last week,..."

Jessica

"Excellent food, slow..."

Jesse

"This has been a fav for years great food great staff and the new Reno is..."

Brad Drumcondra

"Great food and service. A bit fancier than normal pub grub, and worth the extra..."

Niall Geoghegan

"Pub+. Since its reno this pub has raised itself above the pack.Some of the highlights are the Duck spring rolls,Beef cheek,seafood Fettuccini and all..."

Donmadden2

"Sugar in that salad!. I have dined here several times and their meals are very tasty, though they like adding sugar to EVERYTHING, so be wary of..."

Sierra

"Good stuff. Went here in January 2014 with friends and loved the meals. Everything was cooked well and tasted devine! Good place for family, will be..."

Little Minx

"Lovely place to eat and a good menu, enjoyed my meal will deff..."

Aileen C

"Friendly atmosphere, wide variety on the menu, good service, huge dessert portions! (And, they have gluten free parmi - what more can 8..."

Helen Chamberlain

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Cristina

"Firstly the ambiance is so welcoming and beautiful. A great place to go on dates or bring families. The bar has a wide selection of Wines. Their food..."

Manasvi Madhu

"Great food and selection of wine - will definitely come back! Ordered Housemade potato Gnocchi (which was incredible with crunchy chips on top and a..."

Nadiminti Sarvani

"So glad we are back to dining out. The atmosphere and menu at the Telegraph is amazing. We had the pan seared scallops, followed by the crispy duck -..."

Margaret Kristen

"The Telegraph is one of the most beautifully appointed hotels I have seen in a while. Very chic decor and modern hues - the furniture, art, mirrors..."

Sue Leighton-Janse

"Delicious food, great local wine selection and beautiful interior and..."

Harry D

"Delightful dinner with duck being the "Go"! Beef cheeks and chicken scallopini were very good. Wine selection was plentiful. Service was great and..."

George Lewandowski

"The telegraph provided a lovely function upstairs for my grandmas 80th. The staff were amazing! Food was delicious.The owner graciously gave her a..."

Lauren Board

The Yardz

78/100 (1783 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've been eating here regularly since April. The bar staff are super friendly. I've had steak - the barramundi - the schnitzel - the other people..."

Melinda Ann Kuchenmeister

"Come to the Yardz quite often, tonight was exceptional. My partner had the 350g porter house medium. It was cooked perfectly and melted in your..."

Renee Mather

"We stubble across this place and thought we'd have quick lunch...what a great place! Great service the meals are amazing (best dressing).. keep up..."

Mandi Ladhams

"Lovely pub to catch up with friends. Lovely and warm with the wood fire, friendly staff and great..."

Shelley Thompson

"My husband and I had dinner at the Yardz recently and the meal and service were excellent - as it has been every time we have dined there. Thoroughly..."

Elizabeth Welch

"5 stars just isn't enough to explain how amazing the staff, beer garden and food was. Had a function there yesterday and will be coming back without..."

Kylie Thomas

"I like to thanks Carol and the yards staff for doing an amazing job setting up beer garden for my partner's 45th Birthday tonight and Carol's idea..."

Margie Reynolds

"Every time, the food arrives fast, is beautiful quality and cooked to perfection. I can't rave about the staff enough, absolutely everyone that works..."

Tash Bright

"The best feed I've had in 4 years of being back in Geelong. Highly recommend the seafood..."

Jason Farley

"The most affordable and delicious food in Geelong; not to mention the best service you could ask for. Always a consistent experience when..."

Yolanda Cranwell

"Thank you! Great food and service! But, and most importantly, thank you so much for your kindness and care for my mum whilst she was unwell today at..."

Fiona Constable

"The meal and service was amazing would highly..."

Diane Munro

"Service was polite, food was delicious and pricing was on point!..."

Mikip98

"A really tasty and filling Parmi! Loved it! We sat in the bistro area to get that true pub feel. Service was fast and it was quite busy due to..."

The Don

"The service was excellent. The food was amazing and the serves were big. The salads were freshly made. The tables were a bit squashy though...."

Donjon

"We ate in the bar and it was awesome pub grub and great service highly recommend for good food and a down to earth atmosphere. Kids ordered the..."

T Gray

"Great pub with an excellent bar menu. Great, friendly staff and reasonably priced..."

Meegs

"Best meal in town. Amazing schnitzel and gravy; chips and mayo are to die for; salad dressing is the best in..."

Thomas

"Excellent food, great prices, extensive specials menu and ok service. Had the rump steak special for $17 was perfectly cooked, tender and quite..."

Sjh90

"Went hunting a cheap feed on a Sunday evening in Geelong and who can pass up a cheap chicken parmigiana? Not disappointed at all. Ordered an Italian..."

Dave

"Hi Em just letting you know that I hadn't been to the yardz in ages. It has just changed hands and the food is amazing and good value. We will..."

Liz

"Fantastic food. Large serves yet tasty and excellent value. The chef is called Tash and she was so good! Try and u will be back..."

Jeff

"Nice separate restaurant with great pub meals. I love the under cover outdoor area, great for get togethers and parties! The parmi's we had were so..."

Sheridan Maddox

"Lunch 21/11/21 Parma & Flathead Tails! The manager (I’m guessing team member was the manager?) was lovely! So helpful and hard working, made the..."

Tristan Trotter

"Good sizes meal, wonderful friendly staff. Great pub to have a family meal. Rare find. Every Sunday is parmigiana..."

Audrey Jarmyn

"Love this place as my local, great food and atmosphere. Outdoor space out the back is perfect for large..."

Tracie C

"Good pub for a decent meal, they used to have better specials that are still on their FB page but they won’t honour them. Anyway, the parmy of the..."

b fleval

"Awesome food and friendly staff! A golden..."

Adam Woodhouse

"Excellent food and excellent service. Special mention to Fei from the wait team. She was working flat out helping every table yet still went above..."

Mathew Holt

"Firstly the welcoming was overwhelming I took my sister and her boyfriend today to show my appreciation for what my sister does for me the meals are..."

tony marios

Wheelchair Accessible

"Unreal place, room is perfect for sinking a slab of XXXX gold with 2 of ya good mohs. Pretty of space in the car park for Andos shagging wagon and..."

Nick Borazio

"Was in there tonight for a schnitzel absolutely loved it was cooked perfectly and taste great, loved the look of the place and found the meals..."

Jodie Solomons

"Really fantastic place for the family. Although theresthere's tge the gambling area, it is well off from dining and kids room. Food was fantastic...."

Diana Vann Ritchie

"Beautiful meal enjoyed by us all, the service was great. Thank you Pippa and..."

Dot Warburton

"Wow.... what brilliant and most helpful staff... meals were lovely and beer icy cold. Thank you Shane in the sports bar and the beautiful lady Irene..."

Shez N Yanny Yann

"Wooshka coverband plays here. That’s enough reason for 5 stars..."

Daniel Bridge

Phoenix Hotel

78/100 (1245 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Venue was clean and well presented with friendly staff and good service. Meals were served hot and of ample size. The shared 'Death by Chocolate' was..."

Lloyd Mouat

"Had a wonderful time and the dinner menu is fabulous! The food that we got was..."

Adam Elisha Lander

"Had a great meal in a very friendly atmosphere . Enjoyed..."

Keith Bakker

"casserole was yummy very nice staff food great could have been a tad warmer at the..."

Annie Winters

"food was great , staff were friendly we will go..."

Jean Dehaas

"This is my favorite place to eat, my wife and I always enjoy the..."

Brian Hill

"Delicious food! Chicken & pumpkin risotto with was amazing! Fast & friendly service, we will be..."

Sarah Dixon

"Best meat lovers platter ever and the ribs are..."

Andrew Ashby

"Friendly service, enjoyable meals, family friendly. Kids were brought coloring sheets, bar ladies communicated and joked with the kids much to their..."

liam conroy

"Great function room with a bar. The two upstairs bar staff on the night of 9 April were friendly, efficient, professional and engaging. Great food..."

Glenn Leslie

"Great tasting food, good size servings, very fast service, and fantastic customer service. I highly recommend it! Even our red heeler got a nice..."

Mitzi Espinosa

"Food was great! Didn't feel like anything special in terms of service. You order from a small menu, get a food court style buzzer and when it buzzes..."

Jayden Sals

"Amazing Food, Great service though it was a bit slow. Large portion of food so its easy to..."

Davina Narrainen

"Had a wonderful experience today for lunch. Bar staff were amazing and the chefs made us an awesome meal. Highly recommend the parmie..."

A&S King

"Gorgeous food & friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend..."

Kerryn Pelling

The National Hotel

"After 20 visits to your pub, we have not found a single meal that we could fault. Food is beyond sensational, staff are incredibly friendly and food..."

Karen Shrimpton

"Thank you so much to everyone at The National Hotel for hosting my partners 30th last night! The staff were great, such genuine and friendly people..."

Emma Mckie

"We recently had a function at the national. I highly reccomend this venue. The staff were great, friendly and very helpful. The food was amazing and..."

Kylie Price

"Great venue and delicious food. Highly recommend for lunch, dinner or a drink! Make sure you check out the roof..."

Leah Kate

"Beautiful atmosphere. Great food. Kudos to the chef and wait staff were up there with the best. Will def be..."

Lee-Anne Rushby King

"Went out for dinner with my family for my brother's 30th Birthday. We went to steak night Tuesday and I ordered the porterhouse steak with peppercorn..."

Kalena Banjanin

"James and his staff. Thanks for making a lady's farewell night an awesome night. Great food, great wine, fabulous staff. Wonderfull atmosphere. We..."

Jenne Grant

"Popped in for a quick lunch in between meetings and ordered from the express menu. Had the calamari asian salad which was delicious!! Great rooftop..."

Deshanka Holmes

"Absolutely fantastic spot. Just had a great chat to James the owner. Ripper guy. Fantastic to have such a great roof top spot in..."

Justin Giddings

"I had grt meal. Lamb raguet was outstanding i do not eat a dish like this. If in Geelong i reccomend go to national hotel for grt meals and..."

Brendan Primmer

"I had my 30th here recently.. they were great to work with and such a good space for a function! Can’t recommend enough..."

Shelbi Rigby

"Best beer ever!!!! And now they have Frose Frozen Rose Cocktail � Drinks at the roof top bar!!!!!..."

Simon Slush

"One of the best 3 course meal dining experiences I've had in a long time. Matched with first class service and some good quality wine, made for a..."

Darren McGrath

"I had my 21st Birthday at The National Hotel on their Rooftop bar and it was fantastic the venue is amazing the staff are so kind and happy to help..."

Kenzie Davy

"Lovely dinner at National Hotel. Staff are so friendly, inviting and happy to help. The food was absolutely delicious and so were the cocktails! A..."

Ashy Jade

"All the dishes were nice, hearty and..."

Tass Kay

"Highly recommend The National Hotel! I recently had my 30th here and booked the rooftop function room. Everything leading up to the night was easy..."

Tess Butler

"Service exceptional, food superb. Perfect spot for a pub feed and chilled..."

Henry Weddell

"We had lunch here. I loved food here, my calamari were crunchy and salad was really good. Staff was friendly. We were served very..."

Olga Drake

"Excellent food, service and everything! The guys running the dining room and bar couldn’t have been nicer and more friendly, and accommodating...."

Tan

The Barwon Club Hotel

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"A local icon that supports local, national and international music acts. Has really come a long way in the past 10 years and is a great place to..."

Michael Inturrisi

"Nice little pub - Food was nice and a good selection of tap..."

Mick Robbo

"Well designed Live Music Area with some brilliant acts. Loved seeing a legend of Aussie Hip Hop perform..."

Alexander Newby

"Good food music and classic pub vibes. Still one of the best in..."

Thomas Strain

"Great company and friendly service. Great night . Wonderful meal..."

Sandie Clark

Geelong Hotel

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best place in Geelong to get an ice cold drink, great food and fantastic service. Couldn't rate this place highly..."

Mitch Gray

"We were greeted straight away with very friendly staff who were more than happy to answer our questions..food was excellent. Prices were very..."

Jadwiga Zelazo

"The wild mushroom and leek risotto was delicious. Best risotto i have eaten. ..."

Norma Westendorf

"Staff were absolutely amazing! Food was great, music on point. Thanks..."

Kate Aitken

"Finally a decent place in Geelong to drop in for a quick drink, or take in the sun with a cocktail on the rooftop. Can't wait for the..."

Caroline Yates

"Thank you to all the wonderful staff at GH for a great Mothers Day Lunch 🍽🍽🍽�� Beautiful food, Great Service, Awesome Espresso..."

Faye Howard

"Top service top food , beautiful place to relax and..."

Joanne Clutterbuck

"The service was great and friendly staff very accommodating.. food size not stingy and good..."

Irena Dana Stumbras

"Went out for dinner last night for the first time here and were greeted by lovely staff. The meals were huge and tasted amazing! Well priced for what..."

Courtney Welsh

"Beautiful meal great ambience and very nice..."

Stephen Waters

"Highly recommend the Geelong Hotel for dinner. Food is always delicious and the menu updates regularly to ensure it remains interesting. Although the..."

Matt James

"Had a light lunch here today at noon and chose their Pie of the Day (served with chips) which happened to be Turkey at $13, and for the price quite..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Nice and light and airy atmosphere since the renovations. I'm sure I've just found the best steak sandwich in town. Speedy service on a Friday..."

Ian Fox

Bec Jaye

"We are yet to eat here, but have been for a drink on a number of occasions. Love what they have done with the place. Fit out and atmosphere are both..."

Jonny S

"Fantastic service and atmosphere, would dine again in a heart beat. The staff were helpful in selecting menu options, and nothing was too much..."

Chris Linke

Great Western Hotel Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food good atmosphere � They have Bar's, Bistro, and Pokies and a Kids Room in the Bistro as well. The Lamb Cutlets are the best on the menu..."

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