The Cremorne Hotel

At the beautiful river end of Pakington Street, The Cremorne Hotel has been thoughtfully renewed. Behind its doors, three distinct moods await: a large yet intimate dining room, a full bar that opens to a beer garden with TAB and Keno facilities, and a modern lounge and function area ready for any occasion. It is Newtown hospitality with an easy Geelong stride.

In the kitchen, comfort meets wanderlust. Pub classics arrive with satisfying heft: roast of the day with mixed veg, roast potatoes and gravy, and battered fish and chips with salad, chips and tartare sauce. Then the compass swings east to a Thai beef salad bright with traditional herbs, noodles and peanuts, and nasi goreng tossed with chicken, prawns and Asian greens. The pizza line-up keeps things simple and moreish, from a garlic, cheese and herb pizza to a Margherita lifted with pesto. For a sweet finish, there is chocolate brownie with dark chocolate sauce and caramel ice cream, or sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.

Whether it is an after-work unwind in the beer garden, a family lunch in the dining room or a milestone toast in the lounge, the mood is relaxed and convivial. Settle in at The Cremorne Hotel for flavours both familiar and far-flung, and let the team take care of the rest. Make a date at the river end and savour the moment—pint, pizza or pudding, take your pick.