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Pakington Pantry

Pakington Pantry is a small, casual brunch cafe on Pakington Street in Newtown, open since 2013. It is known for
Price Range: $$
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7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Eddy & Wills Cafe

If you’re after a polished brunch in a café that actually has something to say for itself, Eddy & Wills
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Little Creatures Brewery

Little Creatures operates a brewery and Canteen in the heritage Valley Worsted Mills building in South Geelong, open since 2013.
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Closed
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Closed
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11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Carousel

The Carousel’s backstory reads like something out of a film. Manufactured by the Armitage-Herschell company in New York around 1892,
Price Range: $
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Lambys Tavern

Lambys is a long-running late-night bar in the basement of the bluestone building that also houses the National Wool Museum.
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Closed
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Closed
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Closed
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Closed
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9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
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2 Chefs Cafe & Bar

2 Chefs sits at 51 Moorabool Street, close enough to Eastern Beach and the waterfront promenade that it makes a
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7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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