The Commo Hotel

On the corner of Bellerine and Kilgour Street, the Commun na Feinne Hotel - known to locals as the Commo Hotel - anchors Geelong Central with the easy charm of a classic neighbourhood venue. It brings together a cosy bistro, a welcoming lounge and a laid-back courtyard garden, offering that familiar rhythm of good company and unpretentious hospitality.

The kitchen nods to traditional favourites while wandering into brighter, modern flavours. Think La Madre garlic bread oozing cheese, or nachos piled high with tomato salsa, guacamole and jalapeño, with the option to add tender beef brisket.

For something heartier, a pan-seared Atlantic salmon arrives alongside coconut rice and Thai green curry sauce, lifted by a green mango, coriander and bean shoot salad. Meanwhile, the Aussie burger stacks a juicy beef patty with bacon, cheese, fried egg, beetroot, lettuce and chicken salt mayo, with sauces and sides ready to round out the plate just how you like it.

To finish, comfort takes a sweet turn with sticky date pudding and butterscotch, or a self-saucing chocolate pudding finished with espresso mascarpone and vanilla ice cream.

Gather the crew, claim a table and settle into the Commo way - come hungry, leave happy, and do it all again tomorrow!