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Welcome to Geelong's Oldest Pub! - The Petrel Hotel, Geelong West, AU-VIC

The Petrel Hotel

4.7
4.7
120 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Geelong's oldest pub the Petrel Hotel!
We are a food focused pub and restaurant offering generous and genuine hospitality from the walls of a historic building.
Head chef Molly Fuge brings local and international flavours together with classic pub dishes like The Petrel Cheeseburger and Lemon Herb Crumbed Snapper + Chips. Glazed Beef Skewers with Mango Chimichurri are already a house staple, Oysters shucked to order with pomegranate granita and a perfect Lamb Rump sits atop heirloom tomatoes, black olive and green beans await you!
Join us in our light filled dining room dressed with paintings and treasures that nod to Australian pubs and county homes. Our grand wooden bar sits at solidly offering a home to wine with a focus on smaller Australian producers with a few international gems nestled between. Ice cold beer taps flow and simple considered cocktails line the bar.
The Petrel Hotel team awaits you to sit, sip, eat and enjoy.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Modern Australian, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Molly Fuge

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Victoria

    Best Service

  • Victoria

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Geelong

    Best Overall

  • Geelong

    Best Food

  • Geelong

    Best Service

  • Geelong

    Best Ambience

  • Geelong

    Best Value

  • Geelong

    Good for groups

  • Geelong

    Healthy

  • Geelong

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Geelong

    Good for special occasions

  • Geelong

    Lively

  • Geelong

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Petrel Hotel is a vibrant, welcoming venue that consistently impresses with its "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about its "friendly staff" and "pub vibe" with a modern twist. The restaurant offers a varied menu, including vegan options, and is praised for its thoughtful renovations and engaging atmosphere.

120 Reviews
  1. Kerryn

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most outstanding meal, today! The service and staff were so very friendly, helpful and very lovely. Very clean Hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel to everyone to enjoy a lovely meal. 5 Stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  2. Hilary

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meals and staff. Will definitely return.

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  3. Sali

    Victoria5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our meal was just perfect so delicious. The staff are just wonderful, attentive, quick and friendly.

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  4. Geoffrey

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food very well seasoned and magnificent flavour. The service was very wonderful and felt like we didn't get rushed with the service. My partner and I shall definitely be going back to this restaurant again.

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  5. Cathy

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little spot, roomy with an excellent bar, clearly beloved by locals, and the description of elevated pub food is correct. My schnitzel with chips and slaw was great. Shout out to the wait staff who are exceptionally fast and well-organized.

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  6. Tony

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been there a few times now. Meals and service excellent

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  7. Amanda

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A crowd favourite. Great service, food and atmosphere. Never disappoints

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  8. Scott

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Becoming one of the best pubs full stop, atmosphere created by the team means The Petrel is a fan favourite even with those that knew it long before. Keep it up

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  9. Bec

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great friendly service. will be back with all the family next time

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  10. Penny

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's the second time I have been to The Petrel, I was not disappointed. The food is delicious and well-priced. Such a cool pub in decor and vibe. The highlight again, was Bridie, whose service, smile and friendly demeanour are an added bonus to The Petrel experience.

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FAQs

The Petrel Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for The Petrel Hotel

81 Pakington St, Geelong West, AU-VIC 3218

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Modern Australian, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Molly Fuge
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