This lovely, petite wine bar is something you'd expect to find hidden down a Melbourne laneway. A…read morereal find for Geelong. An excellent place to spend part (or all) of a winter's Saturday afternoon while enjoying a friendly Shiraz. The bar snacks are also super. Jamon freshly shaved to order, a French cheese selection and beautiful house breads make this venue as much about the food as the wine. Check out the bottle shop next store too. It forms part of the business. Ask about selecting a bottle and enjoying it in the wine bar. Definitely will keep that in mind for next time.

My favorite spot in Australia so far! Wonderful knowledgeable staff. My friend and I had a great…read moreexperience. We told the server what we were looking for in a wine and he did not disappoint with a delicious Vino Rosso Lamoresca. We also split the assorted charcuterie and we're in heaven

Don't be deceived by the term "bar". Popped in here for a quick lunch and the $10 flatbread lunch…read moredeal has to be the best value in town. They are like a pizza, but better and lighter, and very substantial for lunch. And the staff are lovely and service is quick. Highly recommended.

Well, they let me charge my mobile phone, so honestly, what more can I say about this place. Well,…read morethere are quite a few things that I could say about this place, other than that which was definitely a change from the reception I received at the last place I asked that question. Well, they have some good beers on tap which is another thing that is going to grab me, and they also have a rooftop deck, which is definitely pretty cool. Yeah, its one of those hidden gems that I definitely really do like.

It's back open! What was a Geelong institution for YEEEARS when I was a young lass is finally back…read moreopen after a long hiatus. For a while there it turned into a rather confusing cocktail bar... strange considering it's suburban location and huge space. It's a classic and comfortable Irish pub. Sit at the bar and chat to the friendly barkeep or sit on the cosy couch, which has likely had thousands of butts sit on it before you, and watch the footy. I settled in by the bar for a Guinness (what else) and admired the 18 beers on tap (!!!) and the cute signs and photos splashed all over the walls. There is a restaurant within the space but I did not dine there so can't comment on the food. However if you are in the mood for a lazy afternoon beer turned rowdy evening, Irish Murphy's is the place to be - I suspect it will become even cosier once winter fully hits.

Hidden gem on edge of Geelong. Friendly staff, nice wine, good food. Set amongst vines and native…read moregarden. Hard to believe there is a city and freeway nearby.

If I could give 10 stars I would, what a find, not only wow factor as I drove in and must say only…read morefound it thanks to Yelp but greeted by Kathryn who was outstanding! Great knowledge, friendly and she went above and beyond, rare in hospitality in Australia. You feel like it's home here, amazing 2006 St Regis Shiraz, great share platter great outlook and amazing amenities! I will be back!

Caruggi is excellent Italian. Authentic, provincial and perfetto! I can count the number of good…read moreItalian restaurants I know on one hand and Caruggi is now certainly on the list. For entree I ordered the focaccia with pomodoro (tomato), anchovies and capers. I was expecting some tasteless slab of salty bread plied with a few toppings. Hardly. The focaccia was wafer thin, crispy to bite and filled with melted cheese. The tomato topping was amazing, appropriately accompanied with salty anchovies. A provincial dish that I will be coming back for. My pork parpadelle was also perfetto (yep, perfect). I loved the diversity of the rustic Italian dishes on the menu. Generous in proportion, lovingly prepared and a far cry from the 80s style Lygon St Italiano machine. Caruggi Is yet another surprising made in Geelong culinary treat. Excellent hospitality too. I really can't wait to return.

Attentive and thoughtful staff…read more Great menu with subtle Italian flavours and tastes. Magnificent focaccia. Great seafood based mains. Highly recommended. A gem in Geelong.

When I stumbled across this seemingly fried chicken and wine restaurant, I thought how very Geelong…read moreyet was eager to try it.  As it turns out, Hot Chicken project is a Nashville inspired hot chicken and  organic wine diner of Aaron Turner fame (previously of Belle's Fitzroy and Loam).   Hot Chicken project perfects chicken and spices it according to your preference.  I ordered the chicken tenders. They were plump and juicy served with the most delectable shoe string fries I've had in a long time. The organic or natural wine is great too.  Start with your colour of choice and ask to sample the wines de  jour.  You'll be enjoying a healthy glass of your new favourite drop in no time. The ambience is casual and friendly, with excellent attentive and passionate staff.   Talk about winner, winner chicken dinner!  The chicken project is boldly fresh and fun and a supurb addition to Geelong's emerging foodie scene.

Very low quality chicken. Grey and rubbery with pink blotches all over it. The cheese on the…read morechicken burger is cheap processed slices of orange plastic.