This page pulls recurring weekly deals from our pub database and groups them by day — so you can see what's worth planning around this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These are verified recurring specials: the same deals run every week unless a pub changes them.
Deals are confirmed with each Netlify deploy. For one-off events (touring bands, special set menus, Cup Day lunches), check directly with the pub or their social media.
32 recurring weekend deals across 15 pubs.
Friday 8 deals
Live bands every Friday night — two stages, The Bandroom and The Barn
Local live bands and DJs every weekend — the rooftop terrace comes alive on Fri/Sat nights. Check belmonthotelgeelong.com.au or venue socials for upcoming acts.
Live local music at the brewery bar every Friday from 4pm
Acoustic acts and DJs at The Juke Garden Bar from 8:30pm
Meat tray and chook raffles from 5:30pm — 5 tickets for $5
Saturday 9 deals
Free entry both nights. Dinner bookings suggested for Saturdays — the place fills up. Check venue for the current lineup.
Roast of the day with all the trimmings, Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday 4 deals
Seasonal roasted veggies, fluffy Yorkshire pudding and warm gravy. Live bands kick off at 3:30pm — free entry.
Carlton Draught and Guinness pints $10, margaritas and spritzes $12, all day Sunday.
New cut of meat every Sunday — served at lunch and dinner on the rooftop
Every Day This Weekend 11 deals
DJ sets rotating through the week across The Barn. See their Instagram and Facebook for upcoming nights.
Menu spans sticky pork belly bites, calamari, duck ragu pappardelle, Porterhouse steak and chicken parmigiana. Gluten-free options available. Closed Mondays.
Two main function spaces with elegant 1920s art-deco styling. Ideal for birthdays, corporate events and celebrations. Enquire via website.
An extensive collection of local Victorian and international boutique beers on tap and in the fridge. Ask the bar staff for recommendations.
Multiple screens across the bar and beer garden showing Fox Sports, Sky Racing and Keno. Book your spot for big matches.
Classic pub favourites alongside innovative dishes. Vegetarian options throughout the menu. Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended for groups.
Five minutes south of the Spirit of Tasmania terminal at Corio Quay — the only pub in the Geelong region still trading at 4am every night. The practical answer for the 6:30am Devonport arrival when most pubs are six hours from opening, and the closest pre-sailing sit-down dinner for the 7:30pm outbound. On-site accommodation upstairs.
Twenty minutes south of Avalon Airport on the Princes Highway — the only practical sit-down meal in the Geelong region for domestic Jetstar arrivals past 10:30pm. Full bistro through to 4am every night, on-site accommodation upstairs for a flight-to-sleep pattern. The same trading window covers a 4:30am breakfast before a 6am dawn-departure check-in.
One of Geelong's best outdoor drinking experiences — the Telegraph's rooftop terrace has won awards for its design and views. Head up for cocktails, craft beers and Pakington St atmosphere.
The kitchen takes a modern Australian approach with Asian and Mediterranean influences. Gluten-free options available. Bookings recommended on weekends.
Multiple spaces available for private functions — from intimate gatherings to larger events. Onsite parking makes it accessible for groups from across Geelong.
How to Use This Page
Each deal card links to the full pub page where you can find opening hours, address and contact details. The price shown is what the pub has submitted to our directory — call ahead to confirm if you're making a special trip.
This page is a good starting point for planning a weekend out in Geelong. Once you have a deal in mind, use the guides below to build the rest of your day: where to eat beforehand, which suburb to base yourself in, or what else is on nearby.
Pub owners can add or update deals via the manage dashboard — changes go live within a few minutes of the next scheduled deploy.
Weekend Pub Tips for Geelong
- Book ahead for specials that need it — parmi nights and trivia nights are walk-in at most venues, but popular nights fill up. If you're going in a group of six or more, a quick call never hurts.
- Some Friday specials start from 5pm — happy hours and early-week deals often kick off at 4pm or 5pm. Check the pub page for exact timing before you head out.
- Sunday is Geelong's strongest day for bistro specials — Sunday roasts, $30 set-menu lunches and post-brunch sessions are common. Sunday Sessions guide has the full picture.
- Pokies pubs run their own specials — deals for gaming room visitors (free meal with spend, member happy hours) aren't always listed here. Check the pub's counter or Facebook for current gaming room promotions.
- Public holiday hours differ — most of these recurring deals don't run on public holidays. If you're planning a long-weekend visit, phone the pub directly to confirm the special is on.