Best Pubs and Bars in Geelong (2026 Guide)
Pubs, bars and a brewery in Geelong rated 4.5 or higher on Google, with opening hours
Nine pubs, bars and breweries in Geelong have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 250 reviews: four pubs, four bars and wine bars and one brewery.
For food, see where to eat in Geelong, and for places open until midnight or later, open late in Geelong.
How we chose
We picked pubs, bars, wine bars, cocktail bars, piano bars and breweries rated 4.5 or higher on Google from at least 250 reviews with opening hours listed, using Google ratings, review counts and hours as listed on 27 October 2026; hours change, so check with the venue before you go.
Pubs
Elephant & Castle Hotel
Elephant & Castle Hotel is a pub at 158 McKillop St, Geelong. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,696 Google reviews. Open Wednesday and Thursday 11:45am to 11pm; Friday and Saturday 11:45am to midnight; Sunday 11:45am to 7pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Its own website gives an 11:30am opening.
Sir Charles Darling Hotel
Sir Charles Darling Hotel, a pub at 38 Bellerine St, Geelong, is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,148 Google reviews. Open Monday to Thursday 11:30am to 10pm; Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 10:30pm, closed Sunday.
Sawyers Arms Tavern
At 2 Noble St, Newtown, Sawyers Arms Tavern is a pub rated 4.6 out of 5 from 653 Google reviews. Open every day 12pm to 11pm.
Sir Charles Hotham Hotel
Sir Charles Hotham Hotel is a pub at 3 Brougham St, Geelong. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 312 Google reviews. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11am to midnight, closed Monday and Sunday.
Bars and wine bars
Piano Bar Geelong
Piano Bar Geelong, a piano bar at 90-92 Little Malop St, Geelong, is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 677 Google reviews. Open Monday 6pm to 10pm; Thursday 6pm to 11pm; Friday 6pm to midnight; Saturday 6pm to 1am, closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.
The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong
At 82A Little Malop St, Geelong, The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong is a bar rated 4.9 out of 5 from 521 Google reviews. Open Monday and Tuesday 6pm to midnight; Wednesday and Sunday 5pm to midnight; Thursday to Saturday 5pm to 1am.
Geelong Cellar Door
Geelong Cellar Door is a wine bar at 97/99 Little Malop St, Geelong. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 344 Google reviews. Open Tuesday to Sunday 12pm to 11pm, closed Monday.
Slate Pool Lounge
Slate Pool Lounge, a bar at 50 Little Ryrie St, Geelong, is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 277 Google reviews. Open Tuesday to Saturday 6pm to 1am, closed Monday and Sunday.
Brewery
Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong
At 221 Swanston St, Geelong, Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong is a brewery rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,266 Google reviews. Open Wednesday and Thursday 11am to 9pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Quick picks
- Open latest in this guide: Piano Bar Geelong, The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong and Slate Pool Lounge close at 1am on at least one day.
- Open on Sundays: Elephant & Castle Hotel, Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong, Sawyers Arms Tavern, The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong and Geelong Cellar Door.
- Closed on Sundays: Sir Charles Darling Hotel, Piano Bar Geelong, Sir Charles Hotham Hotel and Slate Pool Lounge.
- Opens at 11am or earlier on at least one day: Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong and Sir Charles Hotham Hotel.
- Has a Google booking link: Elephant & Castle Hotel, Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong, Sir Charles Darling Hotel, Piano Bar Geelong and Sawyers Arms Tavern.
Places mentioned in this guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pubs and bars in this guide are open latest?
Piano Bar Geelong, The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong and Slate Pool Lounge close at 1am on at least one day on Google. Our open late guide lists venues that close later.
Which of these pubs and bars open on Sunday?
Elephant & Castle Hotel, Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong, Sawyers Arms Tavern, The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong and Geelong Cellar Door open on Sundays on their Google listings.
Which bars in this guide are on Little Malop St?
Piano Bar Geelong, The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong and Geelong Cellar Door have Little Malop St addresses.
Which pub has the highest rating in this guide?
Sawyers Arms Tavern at 4.6 out of 5 on Google.
How were these venues chosen?
They are pubs, bars, wine bars, piano bars and breweries with a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 250 reviews, with opening hours listed, as listed on Google on 27 October 2026.