SPLATTERS CHEESE BAR

‘Cheese Your Own Adventure’ at Geelong’s Splatters Cheese Bar - a licensed fromagerie like no other with three separate dining areas including Australia’s first cheese train.

The brainchild of cheesemonger Jo and his wife Tennille, Splatters boasts a 20-metre conveyor belt and a fully licensed bar, offering a cheese and charcuterie dining experience with a distinct focus on Australia’s best artisanal products.

Each plate offers the opportunity to taste unique pairings of Australian artisanal cheeses (and the occasional international traveller) with housemate and local accompaniments ranging from pickled vegetables and fruit pastes to delicious treats.

Diners have the option to pay per plate (starting from $6 each) or opt for the “All You Can Cheese” experience for $49, which allows unlimited cheese consumption for an hour and a half.

Plates include Meredith feta with toasted ciabatta, shadows of blue cheese with quince pasta, lemon cheesecake, ash brie paired with chocolate orange fennel fudge, and truffle brie paired with buttered popcorn. Additionally, you can enhance your experience by adding a locally made mixed charcuterie plate for $18, suitable for 1-2 people. If you discover a new favourite, all cheeses are available for purchase and takeaway.

The winter menu is now available, featuring the expected cheese and its companions but also a variety of hot cheese-based dishes. Think saganaki, prosciutto and goat feta pizza with rocket and the must-try pickle pizza.

The menu also offers a selection of cheesy toasties, arancini, Swiss-style fondue, and traditional raclette served over roasted potatoes, with sweet and spicy pickles, midnight ham, and crusty bread, plus their Five Cheese Mac ‘N’ Cheese - a true cheese lover’s delight and cheesecake for dessert.

If all that wasn’t enough, Splatters also features live music on weekends, wines from the Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula region, Thursday night Cheesy Trivia, and exclusive events. It’s an inclusive space where everyone is welcome, including your furry friend in the Garden of Edam.

Last One Inn

Last One Inn, owned by Jorge Guerrero and Josh Morrice, serves modern Australian dishes with a South American twist, reflecting Jorge’s Argentinian background. Opening its doors back in 2019, the restaurant fell in love with its incredible location overlooking the Anglesea River, and it’s easy to see why. Last One Inn is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar that continues to impress, offering delicious food, breathtaking views, and an unforgettable experience that will keep you coming back for more.

The menu at Last One Inn focuses on cooking over fire, using sustainably sourced meats and local produce. Head chef Julie Touma, who excels in her craft, prepares traditional Asado (Argentinian BBQ) while guests enjoy the stunning views. Dining at Last One Inn is an experience not to be missed.

Julie and her team are highly regarded for their Europeaninspired dishes, frequently changing the menu to showcase seasonal produce, ensuring there is always something new to tantalise your taste buds. The restaurant aims to deliver an exceptional yet relaxed dining experience, and they have certainly succeeded. The menu offers a variety of options, including charred corn, a chuck and brisket cheeseburger, pork belly, lamb shoulder tacos, fried baby calamari, roasted veggies, and cured Apollo Bay snapper - catering to every palate.

Josh and Jorge understand the perfect accompaniments for food, often providing live music. On Saturdays, they offer a $55 bottomless lunch featuring mussels and a selection of wines and beers between 12 pm and 2 pm. It’s undoubtedly the best-value lunch option along the Great Ocean Road! Saturdays are dedicated to the bottomless lunch, while Sundays feature live music and Asado, creating an experience you can’t afford to miss.

Last One Inn regularly hosts epic events, including live bands, great entertainment, South American feasts, and wine dinners where you can meet the makers. Something is always happening, and you’ll regret it if you miss out.

This is your opportunity to savour locally sourced seasonal produce and explore an extensive range of interesting wines, beers, and cocktails. It’s an absolute must-visit.

WHERE: 168-170 PAKINGTON STREET, GEELONG WEST

OPEN: 11AM–3PM WED / 11AM–3PM, 6–9PM THU–SAT / 11AM–5PM SUN

WHERE: 113 GREAT OCEAN ROAD, ANGLESEA

OPEN: 4PM–LATE THU & FRI / 12PM–LATE SAT & SUN