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Geelong West · Pakington St · Est. 1856

Queen of the West

Geelong's biggest beer garden — 700sqm, wood-fired pizza, live music

📍 126 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218
📞 (03) 5229 2889
🌐 queenofthewestgeelong.com.au

About

Queen of the West is a Geelong West institution with a history dating to 1856 — originally the Queen of the South, renamed after the town boundaries shifted, and known for decades as The Barking Dog before returning to its heritage name in August 2023. The recent renovation added a 700-square-metre all-weather beer garden with a wood-fired pizza oven and 12 taps, while the front sports bar, restaurant and function rooms were all refreshed. Live music runs regularly on weekends, making it one of the most vibrant spots on the Pakington St strip.

Queen of the West is the second-oldest pub in Geelong West — established 1856, seven years after the Petrel Hotel (1849) up the road at number 81. Both anchor the Pakington Street heritage pub strip, alongside St George Workers Club (1893) at 212.

What's On

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700sqm All-Weather Beer Garden
Fri–Sun from 12pm · Tue–Thu from 4pm
Geelong's biggest beer garden — 700 square metres, all-weather cover, wood-fired pizza oven and 12 beer taps. Built for big groups and long afternoons.
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Live Music
Weekends — check venue for schedule
Regular live acts showcasing local Geelong talent. The beer garden's open-air setting makes it one of the best live music experiences in the west side.
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Restaurant & Functions
Lunch & Dinner — Fri–Sun · Dinner — Tue–Thu
A full restaurant and function rooms for private events. The kitchen runs wood-fired pizza alongside a broader menu.

Full details: queenofthewestgeelong.com.au

On Instagram · @thequeengeelong

Facilities

✓ 700sqm Beer Garden
✓ All-Weather Cover
✓ Wood-Fired Pizza
✓ 12 Beer Taps
✓ Live Music
✓ Sports Bar
✓ Restaurant
✓ Function Rooms
✓ Historic Building (1856)

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Data sourced from queenofthewestgeelong.com.au, Timeout Melbourne and Forte Magazine, April 2026. Always confirm details directly with the venue before heading out.