WhatTo Do 5 - Top 5 Out of the Way Places to have a Drink in Geelong
5. The Workers Club
90 Little Malop Street
In the heart Little Malop/James Street Precinct, the Workers Club is becoming very popular venue for live music and their amazing BBQ inspired food. But have you just popped in for a beer?
There’s a relaxed and casual feel to the bar area but there’s no parmis, cover bands or TV screens at this venue. It’s been designed to be somewhere you can feel comfortable going in to have a meal, a beer and a nice time, while at the same time a bunch of hardcore music lovers can come and rock out to their favourite band in the front.
4. Cockies Bar – Barrabool Hills Brewery Company
112 Balliang St, South Geelong
Just a five minute walk from Little Creatures, is the little known Cockies Bar. The brewery is fast becoming the place to go on a Thursday or Friday night for locals wanting good beer and live music.
A relaxed venue with a rustic feel, Cockies Bar feels like its been set up by someone with the love of a good beer, for someone with the love of a good beer.
3. Odyssey Tavern & Brewery
611 Surfcoast Hwy, Mt Dunned
Halfway between Geelong and Torquay is Odyssey Tavern & Brewery, you have probably driven past and said to your self, “I’m going to have to go there soon” well do yourself a favour make it soon.
Odyssey Tavern is the perfect place to try one of the many craft beers they have on tap. Sit in side in the comfortable and relaxed bar or enjoy the sun shine in the beer garden. With live music most weekends it makes the perfect place to hang out with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon.
4. Blackman’s Brewery Bar
Dennys Pl, Geelong
Hidden down a lane way off Little Malop Street is Blackman’s Brewery Bar a small venue with a big attitude. It has an intimate, modern industrial feel, with a welcoming atmosphere and equally welcoming staff.
If you are not sure which drink to choose, ask the staff – after a couple of questions they’ll be able to pick a beer for you that will become your favourite.
Although they don’t serve anything more than snacks, food can be ordered from nearby restaurant The Hot Chicken Project.
1. Captain
Captain is like sitting in the back yard of your best mates place, with great beer, great music and amazing service. It has a raw or organic feel with so many little touches that you will notice more every time you go.
Its the perfect place for after work Friday night drinks, Saturday night out or the best Sunday Sessions around.
