About Geelong West
Geelong West is a leafy inner suburb just west of the CBD, known for its wide streets, historic homes and the Pakington St shopping and dining strip. The suburb has a strong community feel with a mix of long-term residents and young families. The Pakington St precinct — shared with neighbouring Newtown — is the social hub, offering pubs, cafés and restaurants within walking distance of most homes.
The Telegraph Hotel
Award-winning gastro pub with a rooftop terrace, art deco exterior and modern Australian menu. Craft beer, wine and functions. One of Geelong's best.
Petrel Hotel
One of Geelong's oldest pubs — a proper neighbourhood local with a beer garden, bistro dining with an open fireplace, and full TAB. Recently revitalised without losing its character.
St George Workers Club
The 8th pub on Pakington Street — heritage hotel trading since 1893, Workers Club bistro Tue–Sun, Keno gaming and Friday 'Spin to Win' raffle from 6pm where every spin wins a prize.
Queen of the West
Geelong's biggest beer garden — 700sqm, all-weather, with a wood-fired pizza oven and 12 taps. Live music weekends, restaurant and function rooms. Heritage pub, newly renovated.
The Barking Dog
A casual bar on Pakington St with craft beer, cocktails, a sunny beer garden and regular live music. Dog-friendly and a popular hangout for the Geelong West crowd.
Murphys Geelong
A well-known entertainment venue off Pakington St — live music, bistro, beer garden and function spaces. Parmi and steak nights draw locals through the week.
The Yardz Hotel
A Geelong West local off the Pakington strip — Church Street, 600m east of Pako. $13.50 Tuesday parmi (cheapest weekly in the directory) and a Sunday 'Parmis of the World' menu rotating nine variations. Beer garden out the back, Fox Sports across the bar.
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