Must-see nightlife in Great Ocean Road

  • Mangroves Bar & Grill

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Unpretentious burger joint with a nostalgic 1960s endless-summer vibe, where friendly staff in Hawaiian shirts flip burgers, cook up fish and chips, and…

  • Banks Road

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Come for a glass of pinot gris while looking out at open-air sculptures in a pastoral setting, shared with a smart bistro doing grazing plates (dishes $12…

  • Vue Street Bar

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Sit with a beer in one hand and a slice of pizza in the other, and watch Queenscliff wander by. In summer head to the rooftop for amazing views of town…

  • Lorne Surf Life Saving Club, Victoria, Australia.

    Lorne Surf Club

    Great Ocean Road

    If you're around in summer, head to Lorne's surf club for a drink on its upstairs deck overlooking the beach – the perfect spot to enjoy your morning…

  • Cockies Beer

    Geelong

    This husband-and-wife team has skipped retirement to focus squarely on producing quality beer. They're both former pharmacists, so they know how to…

  • Beav’s Bar

    Geelong

    A former auction house, Beav's Bar was here way before Little Malop St got cool. It remains a popular spot, decorated with art, retro furnishings and soft…

  • Port Campbell Hotel

    Great Ocean Road

    Established in 1897, the Port Campbell Hotel has long been the town's main watering hole. It's nothing flash, but it's a good spot for a beer and a meal …

  • Rusty Anchor Bar

    Great Ocean Road

    Right on the beach at Point Roadknight is this tiny shack bar above Anglesea Motor Yacht Club. It's popular with locals, and only opens for a few hours…

  • Sharkys

    Great Ocean Road

    A surprising candidate for Lorne's best coffee is served at this old surf shop, where owner Guy whips up his award-winning single-origin brews.

  • Barwon Heads Hotel

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Raucous coastal pub with a bistro and live music featuring well-known Aussie acts. There are good-value rooms upstairs.

  • Anglesea Hotel

    Great Ocean Road

    The town's only pub has a generic set-up, with mainstream beers, chicken parmas and a TAB betting shop. It does occasional live entertainment; check the…

  • Flying Horse Brewery

    Warrnambool

    One more for beer nerds looking to tick local breweries off their list, this otherwise unremarkable pokies pub stocks three of its ales on tap. They're…