Pakington Street, Geelong West
In a country defined in so many ways by its British heritage, I really thought it would be a land of plenty when it came to down to finding a good pub or three. Not so, and I have been sadly disappointed on numerous occasions. I have long since come to the conclusion that the reason tourists rave about British pubs so much is because you really can't find anything quite like them anywhere else in the world. So it's both a rarity and a welcome surprise when we stumble across one, which we did with the Barking Dog in Geelong West. This is a nicely refurbed pub on Pakington Street, with a busy but not too bustling atmosphere, and a spacious and well thought out dining area, including al fresco. It's a great spot for grabbing drinks, and the bar food is pretty impressive too. As you have probably guessed by now, we're both vego and so opted for the pumpkin curry and a Greek gnocchi from the pan, washed down with a couple of beers. The prices are on the high side for Geelong, coming in at over twenty bucks for your mains, but the setting just about justifies it. And not a pokie in sight. Phew.
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