Best Food & Wine Experiences

BySteven Cahill

From cellar doors to chef’s tables

Geelong’s food scene punches well above its weight. Here are the tables and tastings worth planning a weekend around.

1. Alma Restaurant

Seasonal Victorian produce and natural wines.

Eat & Drink

Alma Restaurant

Alma is a restaurant on Ryrie Street in central Geelong serving South American inspired food. It also takes bookings for
Price Range: $$$$
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri
12:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sun
12:00 AM - 11:00 PM

2. Pakington Pantry

Where locals brunch on weekends.

Eat & Drink

Pakington Pantry

Pakington Pantry is a small, casual brunch cafe on Pakington Street in Newtown, open since 2013. It is known for
Price Range: $$
Mon
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Tue
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Wed
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Thu
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Fri
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Best for a day of Bellarine wine

Bellarine hop-on hop-off tour

A guided day around the Bellarine Peninsula, with wineries and local produce along the way. A good option if you want to taste without driving.

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