Recess Bar + Eats
Geelong6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with share plates, curry and bbq on the menu and most dishes $12 to $44.
Rainbow olives (VT, GF, VG)$12
Geelong, Victoria
Where groups of eight or more keep turning up in the reviews — long tables, share menus, room to spread out.
How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe them as good for groups, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in Geelong. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
Geelong6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with share plates, curry and bbq on the menu and most dishes $12 to $44.
Rainbow olives (VT, GF, VG)$12
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cafe, with cocktails, tea and coffee behind the counter. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining.
Felix Negroni Martin Miller’s Original Gin$25
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Restaurant. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
Geelong9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Pub, with dessert, oysters and steak on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Sélection de fromages français premium$18
Geelong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with steak on the menu and cocktails and beer behind the counter. Reviewers mention sitting outside.
Unlimited Cocktails$55
Geelong3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Restaurant, with pasta, chips and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $12 to $38. Reviewers mention date nights and the buzz in the room.
Cream, Parmesan$30
Geelong7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Restaurant. Open seven days. Reviewers mention the view.
Geelong5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days, until 10pm on Tuesdays.
Geelong20 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian restaurant. Open seven days.
Geelong7 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cafe. Open five days a week.
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Geelong16 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Restaurant. Open three days a week, until 11:30pm on Thursdays.
Geelong4 min walk
Dessert bar. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with natural wine and whisky behind the counter.
Comte de Lamaestre Bas-Armagnac 1$979
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Geelong1 min walk
Brewery. Reviewers mention date nights.
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, smoothies and coffee behind the counter.
Cocktail Workshop$60
Geelong10 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Restaurant, with parma, chips and curry on the menu.
Sauce.$35
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Dessert restaurant, with roast, salad and seafood on the menu.
Salted Snapper (AUS) Fritter w Lemon Mayonnaise$4.50
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with small plates on the menu.
Charcuterie Platter$40
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe bar, with pizza and seafood on the menu.
Pomodoro, fior di latte, basil$26
Geelong21 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cafe, with salad, eggs and bbq on the menu and most dishes $16 to $28.
Buddha Bowl$26
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Chinese restaurant, with noodles, curry and bbq on the menu and most dishes $17 to $18. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
Veggies$17
Geelong8 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Bakery cafe, with pastries and eggs on the menu and most dishes $6.50 to $12.50.
Cinnamon Scrolls$6.50
Geelong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood restaurant, with pizza, pasta and parma on the menu and most dishes $25.90 to $50.90.
Double Deal$42.90
Geelong4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Geelong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe. Open five days a week.
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Thai restaurant, with seafood, cake and dumplings on the menu.
Thai Fish Cake$10
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Restaurant, with salad on the menu.
On a Rocket, Tomato and Red Onion Salad$18
Geelong4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Indian cafe, with curry, small plates and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $6 to $22.50.
Masala Khakra$10
Geelong4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Italian restaurant, with small plates, pasta and seafood on the menu and most dishes $12 to $30.
Arancino Siciliano$12
Geelong3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Steakhouse restaurant, with salad, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $7 to $22.
Toasted Almonds$18
Geelong4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian restaurant, with curry, small plates and pastries on the menu.
Chole Bhature$17.99
Geelong13 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Restaurant, with chips and burgers on the menu.
Chocolate Banana Milkshake$7
Geelong4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian restaurant, with pastries, seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $8 to $24.90.
SAMOSA (2 pcs)$8
Geelong5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with pizza, seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $18 to $49.
Baba Ganoush w smoked paprika, pine nuts, olive oil & flatbread [GFO, VG]$18
Geelong25 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Brewery, with salad, bbq and pizza on the menu.
Carnivora$29
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Japanese restaurant, with sushi, seafood and dumplings on the menu and most dishes $12.70 to $18.50.
Cooked Tuna Hand Roll (2 Pcs)$12.70
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian restaurant, with souvlaki, chips and curry on the menu and most dishes $12 to $24.
Kids Meals$12
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cafe, with dessert on the menu and coffee, smoothies and matcha behind the counter. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.
Short Black$4
Geelong3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cafe, with sandwiches, pastries and fried chicken on the menu.
Iced Latte$5
Geelong14 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Pub, with parma, steak and roast on the menu.
Parmi$24
Geelong5.6 kmPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood restaurant, with pizza and wings on the menu and most dishes $4 to $14.
House Special Pizza$6
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian restaurant, with seafood, curry and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $8 to $75.50.
Meat & fish openers$12.50
Geelong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe, with pizza and pasta on the menu and most dishes $3 to $100.
Australia/MelbourneSM05activeSM Store$5
Geelong7 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Seafood cafe, with chips, cake and salad on the menu and most dishes $2 to $26. Reviewers mention the view.
Lemon Celery Calamari (I)$22
Geelong8 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Indian restaurant, with seafood, curry and pastries on the menu and most dishes $11 to $24.
Spicy Lamb Chops (GF)$19
Geelong17 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican restaurant, with tacos, dessert and pastries on the menu.
Chocolate Sauce & Strawberries$14
Geelong10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood restaurant, with souvlaki, pizza and sandwiches on the menu.
Lamb Shish Kebab$10
Geelong4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian restaurant, with curry, rice bowls and eggs on the menu and most dishes $6.60 to $19.80.
Garlic Naan$4.40
Geelong15 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Restaurant, with pizza and wings on the menu and most dishes $3 to $24.
Deal$3
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian restaurant, with curry on the menu.
Butter Chicken Curry$18.99
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Geelong2 min walk
Dessert bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.
Geelong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Restaurant. Open seven days, until 10pm on Saturdays.
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Restaurant. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Saturdays.
Geelong2.9 kmPrice level 2 of 4
Indian restaurant, with beer and whisky behind the counter.
Corona$6.90
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Steakhouse restaurant, with wine behind the counter.
Azahara Pinot Chardonnay$16
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Japanese restaurant. Open seven days.