Geelong's 18 Best Rated Pubs (4.5+ Stars)
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Find best-reviewed pubs near you in Geelong, Victoria, rated 4.5 stars or higher based on genuine customer reviews. Whether you're after a relaxed drink, a pub meal, or some live music, you'll find a great local option below.
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Map of Best Pubs in Geelong
12 Venues Across Geelong and Surrounds
There are some solid pokies venues spread across Geelong - from the CBD hotels on Ryrie Street through to the bigger clubs in Norlane, Corio and Grovedale. All up, 12 venues across ten suburbs with 637 machines between them.
Geelong CBD
The CBD has two venues - Jokers on Ryrie with 47 machines and the Phoenix Hotel with 28. Both are centrally located and within easy walking distance of the waterfront and train station.
Newtown
Two of Geelong's better known venues are in Newtown. St Lords has 59 machines and the Great Western Hotel 36, both on or near Pakington Street which is one of Geelong's main restaurant and bar strips.
North Geelong and Hamlyn Heights
The Sphinx Hotel in North Geelong is one of the city's most recognised venues with 63 machines. Bell Park Sport and Recreation Club in Hamlyn Heights adds another 28.
Corio
The Shell Club in Corio is one of Geelong's most interesting venues - a registered club with 77 machines that traces its origins back to 1952 when it was formed by Shell Oil refinery workers at the nearby Geelong refinery. The refinery has since closed but the club has reinvented itself as a modern community venue while keeping its working-class roots.
Norlane
The Norlane Hotel is one of the largest gaming venues in the area with 84 machines, located in the northern suburbs about 8km from the CBD.
Belmont
Geelong RSL in Belmont has 72 machines and is a well-established club on the south side of the city, a short drive from the CBD across the Barwon River.
Grovedale
The Grovedale Hotel is the largest venue in the Geelong area with 79 machines, located in the southern suburbs about 8km from the CBD. A popular local pub with a strong following in the area.
Geelong West and South Geelong
St George Workers Club in Geelong West has 35 machines, and the Valley Inn Hotel in South Geelong adds another 29 - both within a few kilometres of the CBD.
Victorian Gaming Hours
Victorian gaming venues must close their gaming machines between 4am and 10am daily. Outside these hours individual venues set their own trading hours. Check the venue details page before heading out.
Best Pubs and Bars in Geelong Based on Customer Reviews
Queens Park Golf Cafe & Bar
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Queens Park Golf Cafe & Bar
150 Queens Park Rd, Highton VIC 3216, Australia
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Non Disclosure Bar
2/71 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
Astray
86 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
BLUSH BAR Newtown
Closed
Opens tomorrow at 10:00AM
BLUSH BAR Newtown
320 Pakington St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
Closed
Opens tomorrow at 10:00AM
Recess Bar + Eats
Open Now
Closes at 12:00AM
Recess Bar + Eats
247 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
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Closes at 12:00AM
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Archive Wine Bar
Open Now
Closes at 11:00PM
Archive Wine Bar
140 High St, Belmont VIC 3216, Australia
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Closes at 11:00PM
The Arborist
75 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
Sawyers Arms Tavern
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Closes at 11:00PM
Sawyers Arms Tavern
2 Noble St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
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Closes at 11:00PM
Limeburners Bar
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Limeburners Bar
271 Myers St, East Geelong VIC 3219, Australia
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Medusa
2 Rock O'Cashel Ln, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
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Piano Bar Geelong
90-92 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
Manhattan Bar
9 James St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
Meet Me At Mary's Geelong
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Closes at 11:55PM
Meet Me At Mary's Geelong
66 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
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Breakwater Hotel
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Closes at 12:00AM
Breakwater Hotel
57 Tucker St, Breakwater VIC 3219, Australia
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Closes at 12:00AM
Gold Diggers Arms
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Closes at 11:00PM
Gold Diggers Arms
87 Skene St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
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Closes at 11:00PM
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Sir Charles Darling Hotel
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Closes at 10:30PM
Sir Charles Darling Hotel
38 Bellerine St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
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Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong
Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong
221 Swanston St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
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The Green Room Wine And Whiskey Bar
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Closes at 12:00AM
The Green Room Wine And Whiskey Bar
94 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
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