Rutland ST, Newtown
Experience Woolstore – Geelong’s Premier Dining Destination
Discover the perfect blend of heritage charm and contemporary elegance at Woolstore Restaurant & Bar, located at 400 Pakington Street, Newtown. Housed within a beautifully restored century-old woolstore, this venue offers a unique dining experience that celebrates Geelong’s rich history and vibrant culinary scene.
Culinary Excellence
Led by award-winning Chef Eli Grubb, crowned Regional Chef of the Year at the 2024 Golden Plate Awards, Woolstore’s menu showcases modern Australian cuisine with European influences. Emphasising locally sourced ingredients, the dishes are designed for sharing, featuring delights like whipped ricotta with mortadella and house-made crisps topped with gildas.
Architectural Splendor
The venue’s design pays homage to its industrial roots, featuring soaring seven-meter-high glass windows that flood the space with natural light, original tallowwood flooring, and preserved lanolin markings from its wool-storing days. The two-level layout includes a ground-floor dining area and an upstairs mezzanine with a cozy cocktail bar, offering a versatile setting for any occasion.
Versatile Ambiance
Whether you’re seeking a leisurely lunch, an intimate dinner, or a late-night cocktail, Woolstore provides an inviting atmosphere for all. Open seven days a week from noon till late, it’s the ideal spot to gather, connect, and indulge in Geelong’s vibrant river-end precinct.
Visit Us
Join us at Woolstore Restaurant & Bar and experience a harmonious fusion of history, flavor, and community. For reservations and more information, visit our website: woolstoregeelong.au.
- Heritage Venue: Located in a stunningly restored century-old woolstore, rich in industrial charm and character.
- Award-Winning Chef: Headed by Eli Grubb, Regional Chef of the Year (2024 Golden Plate Awards).
- Cocktail Bar Mezzanine: Intimate upstairs bar offering crafted cocktails in a stylish, elevated space.
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Want to know more? Call Cam:
Cam Hamilton, Hamilton Group Managing Director - 0412 927 229
Hamilton Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and gather; the Wadawarrung people of the Kulin Nations, and their ongoing connection to the land, sea and community that surrounds us. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
- 2022 UDIA Award Winner: Best Urban Renewal Project (National)
- 2021 UDIA Award Winner: Best Urban Renewal Project (Victoria)
- 2021 UDIA Award Winner: Best Regional Project (Victoria)
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