Socks, undies and Bunnings giftcards are the go-to but wouldn't it be nice to take dad to pub this Father's Day? Well these pubs are on your side, giving dad a free pot on arrival!
We love dad and we know dad loves a beer! Even better when it’s for free.
Some of the best pubs in the region also know the way to dad’s heart so for Father’s Day, coming up this weekend on Sunday 1 September, they are giving dad a pot of their coldest and crispest on the house.
Here is a list of some of the pubs, breweries and restaurants slinging a free Father’s Day beer.
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. Pubs, restaurants and breweries will be added as they are announced.
Eureka Hotel
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Where: 98 Little Malop Street, Geelong
What could be more in Dad’s lane than a pub meal, blues music and free pint? Nothing! Eureka Hotel knows what is up as that is precisely what is on offer this Father’s Day. Plus they have an a la carte menu and dry aged cabinet options. Can’t get much better!
Queen of the West
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Where: 126 Pakington Street, Geelong West
Leaning into the same vein, Queen of the West have pub classics on the menu especially for dad as well as a free pot of Geelong’s very own crisp Furphy on offer to help it down. They will also have free pool all day for the big fella!
Armstrong BBQ
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Where: 1 Unity Drive, Mount Duneed
A very special one close to dad’s heart, Armstrong BBQ are putting on a feast full of the best grilled meats including black onyx brisket, BBQ ribs, house sausage, beef cheeks, pulled pork and chicken wings. Adding to the smoky selection, they will have firepits roaring for marshmallows, and dad gets the first glass of Jack Daniel’s, tap beer, wine or soft drink free!
Murphys
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Where: 30 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West
Treat dad to a hearty lunch or dinner at Murphys and they will shout him a free pot of Geelong’s finest brew!
Sailors Rest
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Where: 3 Moorabool Street
Due to popular demand, Sailors Rest will be offering their mammoth workbench platter full of meats and treats for the hardworking dad which will be served exclusively in their upstairs lounge bar at $55 pp and dad gets a free beer on the house! If you’re feeling a bit fancy, you can upgraded to include a cheese platter for $70 pp.
Gypsy Burger
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Where: 5 Zeally Bay Road Torquay
In addition to putting on kids entertainment from 12- 2pm, live music across their Happy Hour from 3 – 5pm and footy on the big screen, Gypsy Burger Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Torquay are offering a mega deal platter of two pulled pork brisket slides, 2 mac and cheese balls, onion rings, sidewinder fries, buffalo wings and two BBQ pork ribs. Plus dad gets a free drink on the house!
Elephant and Castle
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Where: 158 McKillop Street, Geelong
Not quite free but bloody close, Elephant and Castle have an offer you can’t refuse. Along with their famous Sunday roast with all of the trimmings, they will be running an Arvo Spritz special. When you buy any spritz get the second for only $1! This will all be underscored by the talented 70’s, 80’s ad 90’s hits played by Retro Thieves from 3.30pm.
The Deck Geelong
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Where: 2 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
Free pot? Psshh. The Deck have gone all out for dad this Father’s Day. When you book a table, Dad eats free!
Aunty Jacks
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Where: 315-317 Mair Street, Ballarat
Not only are they putting Roast Lamb with all the trimmings on the menu for the special day, Aunty Jacks in Ballarat are giving dad a free pint with any meal purchase.
Want to explore elsewhere? Here is a list of the best pubs and bars in Geelong.
