Best Fun Restaurants in Lara

7 restaurants available nearby

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1. General Public - Corio

4.4

Awesome(35)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Corio

Booked 3 times today

GENERAL PUBLIC IT'S ALL IN THE NAME.There really is something for all ages under one stylish roof!Groovy beats, sleek ten pin bowling lanes, & THE BEST digital arcade games in Melbourne. We all love a bit of a feisty table tennis match, or perhaps a few sips around the pool tables (AKA playing a game of pool).Gram worthy function rooms, & a rooftop carpark for those large events.We almost forgot- the TASTIEST menu & fully equipped bars with all your favourite cocktails.

2. The Petrel Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Geelong West

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Geelong's oldest pub the Petrel Hotel!We are a food focused pub and restaurant offering generous and genuine hospitality from the walls of a historic building. Head chef Molly Fuge brings local and international flavours together with classic pub dishes like The Petrel Cheeseburger and Lemon Herb Crumbed Snapper + Chips. Glazed Beef Skewers with Mango Chimichurri are already a house staple, Oysters shucked to order with pomegranate granita and a perfect Lamb Rump sits atop heirloom tomatoes, black olive and green beans await you!Join us in our light filled dining room dressed with paintings and treasures that nod to Australian pubs and county homes. Our grand wooden bar sits at solidly offering a home to wine with a focus on smaller Australian producers with a few international gems nestled between. Ice cold beer taps flow and simple considered cocktails line the bar. The Petrel Hotel team awaits you to sit, sip, eat and enjoy.

3. Frankie Geelong

4.6

Exceptional(900)

Price: Moderate

• Pan-Asian • Geelong City Centre

Booked 17 times today

frankie. Bar and Eatery. A premier Geelong venue specialising in cuisine from all parts of Asia (Pan-Asian-Fusion), a killer cocktail menu and unique local wine list.Our strikingly beautiful and large venue spaces are all sophisticated, elegant arrangements of banquet seating, booths and soft, comfortable chairs. We have two stunning levels, both available for private functions (big or small) or casual dining and drink experiences. Check our website or socials for further information. Most reservations have a 2 hour time limit. We do not have high-chairs, so please send a note with your booking if you need space for a pram. Table decorations and your own cake are welcomed! We cant wait to see you!Team frankie.

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4. Justin Lane Geelong

4.4

Awesome(268)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Geelong City Centre

Booked 9 times today

Justin Lane Geelong is a fun Italian spot with a vibrant atmosphere. Customers rave about the 'super funky' decor and the 'great variety' of food. The 'Feed Me' banquet is a hit, allowing everyone to sample multiple dishes. With 'lively cocktails', 'lively ambience', and 'great service', it's a place that's 'unreal', 'great' and 'recommended'. The venue also offers a 'wonderful service', 'delicious food' and a 'beautiful venue'.

5. Centra Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(48)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Geelong West

Booked 7 times today

Centra Hotel is a family owned and run historic corner hotel, conveniently located in the Geelong CBD.Boasting an impressive selection of wine, cocktails, and serving the best in Italian fare, Centra is a popular dining choice for both Geelong locals and visitors to the region.If you’re looking to have larger groups for dinner, the Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 14 guests, and the building’s multiple indoor & outdoor event spaces can be set for groups of up to 30 for full à la carte service upon request.After a space for a stand-up event? We can host groups of up to 120 people across multiple spaces for your event. Head to www.centrahotel.com.au/functions to check out the available event spaces and the function booklet.Please Note: -Some areas in the building are not Wheelchair Accessible.-Smaller bookings may be subject to a maximum 2-hour sitting time.-Non-Refundable deposits to hold larger bookings may apply.We look forward to seeing you soon.Team Centra.

6. Anther Distillery

5.0

Exceptional(24)

Price: Moderate

• Distillery • Geelong West

Booked 1 time today

Anther Distillery - The Geelong Distillery. We're makers of Australia’s Champion Gin and IWSC winners, stands as the cocktail gateway to Greater Geelong and the Great Ocean Road. Anther Distillery is located under the famous chimney in the historic Federal Mills complex; just 60mins from Melbourne CBD and 10mins from North Geelong Station. Anther Distillery offers the unique experience of a real working gin distillery combining with a full service bar, run by distillers and master mixologists alike. A generous tourism offering, Anther Distillery gives the spirit lover or the adventurous at heart the opportunity to discover the flavours of Australia’s craft gin industry. Anther Distillery provides bookable distillery tours with the Anther team which include cocktail on arrival, guided Anther Gin tasting and sensory tours of native botanicals.

7. The Other Bar

4.8

Exceptional(6)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Geelong West

Booked 1 time today

THE OTHER BAR GEELONG- where traditional cocktails meet a modern tapas experience.189 Moorabool St, Geelong.

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Emma
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic and freindly service, wine and meal. Will be back.
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The Petrel HotelPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Geelong West
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4.6
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Glen
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely casual venue. Food was plentiful and tasty. Great friendly service. Good value too.
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Justin Lane GeelongPrice: Expensive• Italian• Geelong City Centre
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4.4
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Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had an awesome afternoon with the kids, playing darts, pool, ten pin bowling, table tennis, and arcade games. Food was really good, we ordered the little bit of this a little bit of that platter.
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General Public - CorioPrice: Moderate• Australian• Corio
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4.4
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Dianne
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The food was absolutely delicious and I love the lively atmosphere of the outside area in the laneway.
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Funghi E TartufoPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Ross
Victoria •35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
Truly outstanding in every aspect! Every dish was packed full of flavour and absolutely delicious. We tried so many things. The wait staff were super attentive and made our time really enjoyable. Probably the best service we’ve ever had! The cocktails are next level amazing. The venue itself is gorgeous. Genuinely nothing I can’t fault. I cant wait to go back!!
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Frankie GeelongPrice: Moderate• Pan-Asian• Geelong City Centre
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4.6

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. General Public - Corio

2. The Petrel Hotel

3. Frankie Geelong

4. Justin Lane Geelong

5. Centra Hotel

6. Anther Distillery

7. The Other Bar

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